How To Choose An Appropriate Mobile Ordering POS?

Data shows that mobile ordering and delivery has grown 300% faster than dine-in traffic since 2014. It’s a digital decade, particular the millennial is becoming a larger portion of the consumer population. If you haven’t taken your restaurant into the mobile world, it’s time to take action.

What is mobile ordering?

Mobile ordering is the process of ordering food or other items via ordering mobile POS, tablet, mobile phone, or other mobile devices. Mobile ordering can be called a mobile ordering system, online ordering, and digital ordering. Mobile ordering involves a system where restaurants, kitchens, and takeout can accept orders and payments from a distance and online.

How does mobile ordering work?

For restaurants, there are three ways to make mobile ordering.

①Waiter can help the customer take mobile ordering at the tableside through the handheld mobile POS, confirm and print the order information and make payment.

②Customer can self-order through access to a menu by scanning the code on the table with their smartphone. From the online menu, they can pick what they want to purchase, submit the order and pay on the spot.

③Customers can do pre-orders online at home. They can submit their order, pay online and then pick a specific timeslot to come and pick up their meal.

Customers can choose whatever method they like, and all these processes can be synchronized grasp with a mobile ordering system or advanced mobile ordering POS.

How to choose an appropriate mobile ordering POS? 

When it comes to choosing an appropriate mobile ordering POS, the following factors can serve as a reference.  

Configuration. The basic configuration is the prerequisite to ensure the smooth and stable operation of the mobile ordering POS. If you require secondary development, then the Android system will be a good choice. If you will use the mobile ordering POS outside, then a sunlight-readable screen should be taken into consideration.

Design. There are different types of POS device, and you should choose the one that conforms to your restaurant image. Besides, the uses feeling will be another question as staffs need to carry it during the work. Too weight or hard to use will cause a bit problems.

Scan. When it comes to mobile ordering, QR code scanning is essential. The speed, accuracy, the effect will directly affect customers’ consumption experience.  

Print. No matter in-store or online order, the information should be printed and transferred to the kitchen or the delivery man. The more types of printing content can support, the better mobile ordering POS it will be.    

Battery life. To ensure long time working, enough battery capacity, a standby battery or convenient charging is of importance. Otherwise, both staffs and customers will embarrass if the POS device suddenly no power and fail to work. 

Additional value. Generally speaking, a restaurant involves queuing, reservation, order, payment, delivery, inventory management, and other channels. It will be better if you choose a multifunction mobile ordering POS and unified management platform that can support and connect all those channels. And professional after-sales service can be described as best product added value.     

New generation of mobile ordering POS

With the mission of creating a colorful future life, Telpo developed an innovative mobile POS M1. If you want to quickly find an appropriate mobile ordering POS, it would be a better choice.

Basic configuration: The industry-leading Android 11 OS, Qualcomm 2.0 GHz Quad-core processor and large capacity empower the mobile POS faster running, stronger compatibility and smoother operation.

Appearance design: The slender shape with 16mm thickness accord with ergonomic and provide more comfortable experience. It can effectively reduce wrist work and ensure long time using without fatigue.

Scan: Equipped with professional hard decoding and Telpo self-developed scanning technology, the mobile POS M1 can help staff quickly and accurately recognize all types of barcode ((1D/2D).

Quick Print: With an advanced thermal printer with 80mm/s printing speed, the mobile POS can support label, receipt, web page, BT, ESC POS printing. Thus, staff can print all kinds of content during the process of commodity management.

Battery life: 20W fast charging with intelligent battery protection technology make the mobile POS owns longer battery life, which can better ensure constant working during commodity management.

Additional value: Personalized customization is supported to expand scene applicability. And there is Telpo cloud platform to help you remote manage devices and check store condition timely. It can be used for mobile ordering, receipt printing, food delivery, mobile payment, queue management, etc. 

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Brief Introduction: Founded in 1999, Telpo is a worldwide first-rate smart terminal and solution provider. It mainly provides EFT-POS, cash registers, biometric devices, facial recognition machines, self-service kiosks, and bus validators. Telpo has served more than 1000 customers abroad, including government, banks, Telecom operators, police stations, Retail shops, and offices. Telpo adheres to R&D and innovation, aiming to provide more intelligent hardware for global partners.

Related Products: Handheld mobile POS M1