Restaurant POS & Inventory System
Cloud-based point-of-sale with real-time inventory tracking, kitchen display, and analytics.
Duration
7 months
Team Size
5 developers
Industry
Hospitality
Category
Custom Software
Restaurant POS & Inventory System
A modern point-of-sale system designed for multi-location restaurants, combining order management, inventory tracking, and business intelligence.
The Challenge
A restaurant group with 50+ locations faced operational challenges:
- Legacy POS - Outdated systems with frequent crashes
- Inventory blind spots - No visibility into stock levels across locations
- Manual reporting - Hours spent consolidating daily sales data
- Kitchen bottlenecks - Communication delays between front and back of house
They needed a unified system that could scale across all locations.
Our Approach
We built a cloud-native POS that works online and offline with real-time synchronization.
Core Features
- Offline-First - Full functionality without internet
- Real-Time Sync - Instant updates across all devices
- Kitchen Integration - Direct order routing to kitchen displays
- Multi-Location - Centralized management with local autonomy
The Solution
Point of Sale
- Intuitive touch interface for servers
- Split checks and custom modifiers
- Discount and promotion management
- Multiple payment methods including contactless
Kitchen Display System
- Real-time order routing
- Prep time tracking
- Priority flagging for VIPs
- Completion notifications to servers
Inventory Management
- Real-time stock tracking
- Low stock alerts
- Vendor management and ordering
- Waste tracking and analysis
Analytics & Reporting
- Sales by item, time, and location
- Labor cost analysis
- Inventory turnover metrics
- Customer behavior insights
Technology Stack
| Layer | Technologies |
|---|---|
| POS App | React Native, TypeScript |
| Kitchen Display | React, WebSocket |
| Backend | Node.js, Express |
| Database | PostgreSQL, Redis |
| Payments | Square, Stripe |
| Cloud | Firebase, AWS |
Results & Impact
The system delivered measurable improvements:
- 35% less food waste through better inventory tracking
- 20% faster turnover with streamlined ordering
- 50+ locations running on a single platform
- 99.9% uptime even during peak hours
Hardware Integration
Supported Devices
- iPad and Android tablets
- Kitchen display screens
- Receipt and label printers
- Cash drawers and card readers
Offline Capabilities
- Process orders without internet
- Accept card payments offline
- Sync automatically when reconnected
- No data loss guarantee
Client Testimonial
"The system paid for itself in the first month through reduced waste alone. Our managers now have real-time visibility they never had before."
— COO, Restaurant Group
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Key Results
35% reduction in food waste
20% faster table turnover
50+ restaurant locations deployed
99.9% uptime reliability
Technology Stack
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