POS Systems for Restaurants
What is a POS system
Section titled “What is a POS system”A Point of Sale (POS) system automates restaurant operations. It manages:
- Order taking (dine-in, delivery, takeaway)
- Cash register operations and fiscal compliance
- Kitchen display system (KDS)
- Inventory management and food cost tracking
- Sales analytics
System comparison
Section titled “System comparison”| System | Type | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| iiko | Cloud/On-prem | from ₽3,500/mo | Restaurants, chains, delivery |
| r_keeper | Cloud/On-prem | from ₽750/mo | Any venue, 70,000+ clients |
| Poster | Cloud | from ~₽1,500/mo | Coffee shops, small cafés |
Key selection criteria
Section titled “Key selection criteria”- Scale — single venue or chain
- Format — full-service restaurant, coffee shop, dark kitchen, fast food
- Delivery — whether you need a delivery management module
- Integrations — fiscal operators, CRM, loyalty systems
- Support — 24/7 or business hours only