BuyerZone users' POS system requirements

We ask users of our quote request service to describe their POS system purchasing requirements in detail so the vendors we match them to can provide customized information in response. Now we're sharing these buyer requirements with you.

We hope these user comments help you get a sense of what types of POS systems other users are choosing and what considerations are important to the average buyer. Take a look and you'll probably see some responses that are relevant to your business.

BuyerZone user comments: POS system purchasing requirements

"Would like to be able to use other software on same hardware if need to change in future. (i.e. not aloha, micros or squirrel ) Also not to be on internet to run system, except for chargecards."
-- Partner/Principal, Restaurant, Tucson, AZ

"Terminals must be connected WirelesslyServers may need hand-held wireless devices to send orders up.Bar needs it's own inventory tracking method...scanning the bottles upcs.Integrated security camera manager.integrated inventory tracking for scannable items, manual input of non-scannables like produce.automated product ordering.system must be remotely accessible through web interface and able to perform administrative functions (order voiding, etc.)Hardware ONLY needed. Software will be custom authored."
-- CEO/President/Owner, Consulting, Oklahoma City, OK

"We need a system that we can:1. Load all products (via barcode) into system2. Have multiple scales with built in (or attached) barcode printer (say we wheight a lb of meat - we enter the code of product, and immideately label is printed with price and bar code on it.3. POS with wirless barcode reader, cashdrawer, dislpay, computer, receipt printer). What else may you suggest?"
-- CEO/President/Owner, Retail, Syracuse, NY

"I have a pizza store and looking to categorise the menu the way it is on the board eg speciality pizzas."
-- CEO/President/Owner, Restaurant, Sacramento, CA

"We are a bakery/bistro and we will have a cadre of bread and bakery items that can be bar code in and/or on the touch screen. We would like the sandwiches on the touch screen also and have the ability to indicate what is on the sandwich ie. bread type as we will give a choice and which sauce or extra will be on the sandwich. We will have a breakfast menu and want the same input data available there. This data will then go to the remote screen in the kitchen for preparation of the product. Can this be done. We will have a drink menu also, coffee,tea, milk, soda's, smoothies."
-- CEO/President/Owner, Restaurant, Noblesville, IN

"I will need a system that allows discounts and specials like "buy two get one free" and " 10% VIP card discounts". And possibly a store credit account for customers trading in games and wanting to save up credit. Many promotions/discounts will be used often so I must have a good software program that can meet these needs. Thanks for your time it's greatly appreciated."
-- CEO/President/Owner, Retail, Topeka, KS

"Looking for a full pos and back office system inclusive of recipe database and consumer touchpoint, kitchen touchpoint and cafe office touchpoint. This is the first of a 120 unit development plan. Looking for companies that are top tier providing the latest in restaurant systems. We are alos looking for digital menu boards. The system will also tie into a central kitchen location for data exchange."
-- Buyer, Restaurant, Roswell, GA

"We have a main store with two kiosk-style branches in military bases."
-- CEO/President/Owner, Retail, Tucson, AZ

"Real time readings, payrol, tracking food products, guift baskets, product sales BBQ Sauce, dry rubbs, time clock. "
-- CEO/President/Owner, Wholesale, Greensboro, NC

"We just need an inventory control system with remote access thru internet. i have 3 stores and is very hands off, i want to be able to monitor each store via the internet."
-- CEO/President/Owner, Retail, Norman, OK

"We are a membership spa/hotel with restaurant bar and retail. the membership is important as our members travel from city to city and use their drivers license for i.d."
-- CEO/President/Owner, Travel/Hospitality, Miami, FL

"This is for a espresso and wine bar. I would like the ability to potential create bar codes for inventoried items. Also, I will be looking for a flexible, but scaleable solution."
-- CEO/President/Owner, Restaurant, Vancouver, WA

"We will be purchasing used video games from customers and reselling them. Also we may be order some accessories from vendors. I would like, if possible, software that can have adjusted buy and sell pricing for used merch based upon a given new price... thanks for your help..."
-- CEO/President/Owner, Retail, Secane, PA

"Aldelo software, credit card software and card reader, small space for POS, all-in-one system please."
-- Partner/Principal, Restaurant, Volcano, CA

"This is a new system for me so I don't know what else I would need."
-- CEO/President/Owner, Retail, New Brunswick, NJ

"Pricing a new facility. Also check into LCDs in kitchen in addition to printed tickets."
-- CEO/President/Owner, Restaurant, Dandridge, TN

"I need a turn key system for a billiards room. We will also be offering some food/drink. No alcohol. needs to control lights and times for 15 tables and be expandable to 30 with minimal expense."
-- CEO/President/Owner, Other Business Services, Algona, IA

"POS system is meant for a summer camp shop, where campers will purchase merchandise without any cash exchange. System will track their accounts and purchases via user accounts. System will also need to provide inventory capabilities via barcode printer and scanner."
-- MIS/IT, Travel/Hospitality, Harrisonburg, VA

"Opening a restaurant and nightclub, therefore may need to incorporate some restaurant features."
-- CEO/President/Owner, Restaurant, Marietta, GA

"I am looking for a basic POS system with a tee sheet for a friend who is the operations manager at a small 9 Hole Golf Club, They have a on-site restaurant and are a semi-private club. He will be on a limited budget."
-- Consultant, Other Business Services, Mccloud, CA

"I am opening a bar that will only serve beer and wine w/ minimial food. we do not have a kitchen. Looking for a step up from a cash register. Simple and easy to use. Thanks."
-- CEO/President/Owner, Restaurant, Pasadena, CA

"This is for a client of mine in Fernandina Beach Florida."
-- CEO/President/Owner, Computers - Hardware, Jacksonville, FL

"We are also looking for an e-commerce system that will interface with our POS system."
-- Partner/Principal, Retail, Great Barrington, MA

"This is a business im attempting to get off the ground looking for the best deal possible."
-- General Manager, Restaurant, Garland, NC

"Not really sure at this time trying to set up required funding for all of these necessary items to run a small bed and breakfast and tea room. Working on obtaining necessary funding for the purchase of the property and this requires a business plan that will necessitate an estimate of anticipated start up costs."
-- CEO/President/Owner, Restaurant, Decatur, AL

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