Besides payroll and food costs, credit card processing expenses are one of the largest monthly expenses restaurants incur. The good news is that there are now programs, like the non-cash adjustment (NCA) program that can help offset those expenses! These programs are becoming more popular and accepted by customers as an appropriate cost of dining out.

We understand that 2020 has presented some unique challenges to the restaurant industry, which is why it is more important than ever to ensure that you have the correct restaurant technology in place, for a successful 2021.

The idea of restaurants implementing Non-Cash Payment Programs is not new, but it has left restaurant owners wondering if it would be the best decision based on potentially negative customer perception. Before thinking “absolutely not, I would not do that”, have a better look into what these programs are, what they offer and how it can help you reduce expenses.

Contactless Delivery and Contactless Payments have quickly become the norm as restaurants rapidly adapt to a Covid-19 world. Contactless Delivery and Takeout online helps encourage safety while accepting payments from consumers. 

Did you know Samsung Pay, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Fitbit Pay and mobile applications now support contactless payments? Many restaurants are considering whether to enable these modern payments solutions to better understand the benefits and costs of enabling them.

If you are running a Windows-based point of sale system in your restaurant, you may be in for a surprise. Microsoft announced that Windows 7, a common operating system for most legacy point of sale systems, would face end of support January 14, 2020.