A point-of-sale system is the spine of a restaurant. The right one is quick for staff, honest in its numbers, and built for how the UAE actually operates.
A practical checklist
- Fast order entry and a counter mode for walk-ins.
- QR ordering + KDS so table, counter and kitchen share one flow.
- VAT and bilingual receipts with your TRN.
- Your own payment gateway, not a locked-in processor.
- Stock and reports to protect margin, not just take orders.
Avoid lock-in
Watch for per-order commissions and hardware you are forced to buy. A subscription with your own gateway keeps costs predictable as you grow.
