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Choose hardware around stations, not a shopping list
Hardware should follow the work performed at each point: taking an order, preparing it, showing status, printing a receipt or accepting payment.
Common restaurant hardware
The right mix varies by service model and space.
- POS touchscreen or workstation
- Kitchen display or ticket printer
- Self-service kiosk
- Customer display
- Receipt printer, cash drawer and configured terminal
Plan for the environment
Consider heat, grease, mounting, cable routes, network coverage, replacement devices and who supports each component. Confirm payment-terminal compatibility and certification rather than assuming that any model works.
Common questions
Do I need every device?
No. A café counter, full-service restaurant and QSR usually need different station mixes.