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Modern cloud point of sale systems are a descendant of the traditional cash register, which was created to prevent profit leakage, manage transactions, and effectively secure the business’ bottom line. Today, with the emergence of cloud-based point of sale systems, each one has its own combination of traditional, remote, and mobile services. But the primary function of a point of sale system remains the same: to effectively manage transactions and secure the business’ bottom line.
In addition to these restaurant POS staples, it’s important for owner/operators to review all of the features that are natively available through a cloud-based solution. They will find that many features are included, but some carry an additional cost. Regardless of a restaurant’s POS choice, owners must ensure that the solution is secure and that it supports the ability to monitor their operation even while physically outside of the store.
Internal threats are rarely caught, and even less often legally reprimanded, contributing to employees stealing $50 billion dollars a year from their employers - or an average of 7% of a business’ annual revenue.* In periods of high unemployment and inflation, this threat to business owners becomes especially relevant.
Fortunately, employee theft is preventable. Modern POS systems provide a secure front end-to-end environment, online back-office reporting, and multi-level security protocols to eliminate internal security breaches. And with 20+ years developing restaurant point of sale solutions, Aldelo Express Cloud POS provides owners and operators the necessary tools to reduce profit leakage and protect the restaurant’s livelihood.
Cloud Monitoring
Restaurants using Aldelo Express implement up to five levels of security for every POS function. Owners and operators access the Aldelo Express cloud-based back-office from any web-enabled device, reviewing real-time security reports and monitoring alerts of suspicious activities, anytime, anywhere. Detailed and surface-level security reports help restaurant owners measure procedural effectiveness, potential problems, and areas of their business that may need added scrutiny.
With a cloud back-office environment that manages single or multiple store locations, owners and operators monitor and manage their business even when they cannot be on site.
In addition to these restaurant POS staples, it’s important for owner/operators to review all of the features that are natively available through a cloud-based solution. They will find that many features are included, but some carry an additional cost. Regardless of a restaurant’s POS choice, owners must ensure that the solution is secure and that it supports the ability to monitor their operation even while physically outside of the store.
Internal threats are rarely caught, and even less often legally reprimanded, contributing to employees stealing $50 billion dollars a year from their employers - or an average of 7% of a business’ annual revenue.* In periods of high unemployment and inflation, this threat to business owners becomes especially relevant.
Fortunately, employee theft is preventable. Modern POS systems provide a secure front end-to-end environment, online back-office reporting, and multi-level security protocols to eliminate internal security breaches. And with 20+ years developing restaurant point of sale solutions, Aldelo Express Cloud POS provides owners and operators the necessary tools to reduce profit leakage and protect the restaurant’s livelihood.
Cloud Monitoring
Restaurants using Aldelo Express implement up to five levels of security for every POS function. Owners and operators access the Aldelo Express cloud-based back-office from any web-enabled device, reviewing real-time security reports and monitoring alerts of suspicious activities, anytime, anywhere. Detailed and surface-level security reports help restaurant owners measure procedural effectiveness, potential problems, and areas of their business that may need added scrutiny.
With a cloud back-office environment that manages single or multiple store locations, owners and operators monitor and manage their business even when they cannot be on site.
With a cloud back-office environment, owners and operators monitor and manage their business even when they cannot be on site
QR Code Security
QR code-based badges provide secure employee access to the POS system, allowing them to conduct transactions based on their specific role and accessibility privileges. The system monitors employee logs and alerts management when preset rules and related thresholds for specific approved POS functions are breached.
With QR code-based timecard logins, restaurant managers restrict employee “buddy punches,” that is, when an employee clocks in for a coworker that is arriving late to work. This security feature prevents employees from stealing time and motivates them to arrive promptly to work. It also saves managers unnecessary payroll. Aldelo Express also offers options for manager approval of early or late timecard logins to further monitor timecard accuracy.
Aldelo Express recently announced the release of its facial ID login solution, eliminating the need for PINs and QR code badges.
Custom Access and Alerts
Customizable security on order voids, error corrections, coupons, and discounts let restaurants ensure accurate orders and payments for all in-house transactions. Operators can enable front-of-house employees to approve smaller, commonly used coupons with a simple login code, or require manager approval for larger, limited-edition discounts or free employee meals.
Restaurants can also secure inventory with multiple security features, such as requiring servers to confirm a drink selection for every entree before proceeding with an order or limiting manager access to back-office inventory records and similar databases.
iPad-Based Security
Operators can elect to utilize the iPad camera to record images of staff conducting specific POS functions, such as order voids, discounts, or cancellations. This provides a timestamp and image of the person conducting the task.
With multi-level security and reporting, owners receive deeper insights into the business and multiple ways to respond to recurring problems.
For more than 20 years restaurants have relied on Aldelo’s point-of-sale technology and solutions to operate their business. Aldelo Express merchants deploy a mix of iOS and Android-based devices to customize their restaurant environment, executing in-house and off-premises operations with seamless device interoperability. Every Aldelo Express POS device supports the same full-featured software, including multi-level security, reporting, and cloud-based back-office management that provides restaurant owners with complete control and access to the business, wherever they are.
To learn more about how Aldelo Express Security helps restaurants save their bottom line, contact an Aldelo representative today at merchants@aldelo.com and 877-639-8767
Customizable security on order voids, error corrections, coupons, and discounts let restaurants ensure accurate orders and payments for all in-house transactions. Operators can enable front-of-house employees to approve smaller, commonly used coupons with a simple login code, or require manager approval for larger, limited-edition discounts or free employee meals.
Restaurants can also secure inventory with multiple security features, such as requiring servers to confirm a drink selection for every entree before proceeding with an order or limiting manager access to back-office inventory records and similar databases.
iPad-Based Security
Operators can elect to utilize the iPad camera to record images of staff conducting specific POS functions, such as order voids, discounts, or cancellations. This provides a timestamp and image of the person conducting the task.
With multi-level security and reporting, owners receive deeper insights into the business and multiple ways to respond to recurring problems.
For more than 20 years restaurants have relied on Aldelo’s point-of-sale technology and solutions to operate their business. Aldelo Express merchants deploy a mix of iOS and Android-based devices to customize their restaurant environment, executing in-house and off-premises operations with seamless device interoperability. Every Aldelo Express POS device supports the same full-featured software, including multi-level security, reporting, and cloud-based back-office management that provides restaurant owners with complete control and access to the business, wherever they are.
To learn more about how Aldelo Express Security helps restaurants save their bottom line, contact an Aldelo representative today at merchants@aldelo.com and 877-639-8767
Aldelo Express Masa+ Online Ordering, Gift and Loyalty users receive free QR code-based marketing items unique to their
restaurant and menu, via the links below:
Free Masa+ Window Decal and Table/Counter Stickers: www.aldelo.com/marketing-qr-setup
All Aldelo Express users have 100% access to a Centralized Multi-Store
Restaurant Technology Platform including Merchant- and Customer Facing Solutions
Aldelo Express Cloud POS, Masa+ Online Ordering, Gift and Loyalty Programs, Unlimited
Licenses, Software Releases, Software Upgrades and 24/7 Technical Support
are always included!
Absolutely zero add-on modules or solutions to buy!
***
Please contact an Aldelo representative today for more details,
including a free Aldelo Express Cloud POS demo trial
merchants@aldelo.com | 877-639-8767 | partners@aldelo.com
restaurant and menu, via the links below:
Free Masa+ Window Decal and Table/Counter Stickers: www.aldelo.com/marketing-qr-setup
All Aldelo Express users have 100% access to a Centralized Multi-Store
Restaurant Technology Platform including Merchant- and Customer Facing Solutions
Aldelo Express Cloud POS, Masa+ Online Ordering, Gift and Loyalty Programs, Unlimited
Licenses, Software Releases, Software Upgrades and 24/7 Technical Support
are always included!
Absolutely zero add-on modules or solutions to buy!
***
Please contact an Aldelo representative today for more details,
including a free Aldelo Express Cloud POS demo trial
merchants@aldelo.com | 877-639-8767 | partners@aldelo.com
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* Statistic Brain Research Institute, 2018. https://www.statisticbrain.com/employee-theft-statistics
