[ Chowbus... Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/chowbus-pos/reviews) [ Chowbus... Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/chowbus-pos/reviews) # Chowbus POS Features ##### ## Administration (9) Menu Building Creating a menu within the platform for servers to input orders or for online ordering. Accounting Tracking revenue and expenses within the platform. Reporting & Analytics Reporting and analytics on a variety of data and metrics. Loyalty Management The ability to create a loyalty program to offer coupons or discounts to frequent customers or to lure back infrequent customers. Retail Inventory Management Tracking, organizing, and controlling retail inventory throughout the supply chain and sales process Invoice Management Captures invoice data and maintains comprehensive records for auditing and reporting purposes Layaway Management Purchasing method in which a consumer places a deposit on an item for later pick-up when they come back and pay the balance Delivery Management Manage order deliveries until they are received by the customers Real-Time Reporting Active reporting of data and metrics Show More ##### ## Meal Service (27) Payment Gateway The ability to proces credit card payments within the platform. Table Management The ability to see all the tables in a restaurant, their availability, and the status of their orders. Check Adjustment Adjusting or splitting checks to reflect discounts or refunds. Kitchen Tickets The ability to send order tickets to the kitchen to either be printed or appear on a screen. Takeout & Delivery Tools to help create an online ordering service for delivery and takeout. Receipt Management Upload, track, and submit receipts in a central database Sales Tax Management Calculation of consumption tax imposed on the sale of goods/services Gift Card Management Reward loyal customers with gift cards which they can redeem for special offers and loyalty bonus Promotions Management Design, communicate, and distribute incentives to perform a specific action Purchase Order Management Create, send, and track purchase orders and their statuses Returns Management Track and facilitate returns of products sold eCommerce Management Has a built-in eCommerce system or integrates with third-party systems to manage online sale of products Commission Management Tracking, calculating, and paying commissions and earnings to employees Sales Order Management An order generated by a seller to a customer, containing details about products or services Discount Management Track products that are for sale at a reduced price or part of coupon promotions Order Management Manage and track customer orders for goods, investments, or any other purchases Recipe Management Store recipes, enable recipe modification, and generate data required for production records Reservations Management Manage the entire lifecycle of a reservation, from the initial booking to the actual service or event Tips Management Capture and record the tips received by servers and manage their distribution between all types of workers in a restaurant Bar Tab Management Pre-authorize credit cards to run the total charges that guests accumulate throughout their time at bars Employee Management Track employee schedules, availability, and performance across projects and tasks Cash Management Process of managing an organization's cash resources, including cash on hand, investments, and bank account balances Kitchen/Menu Management Allows users to view inventory and build a menu that's appropriate Partial Payments Allow customers to make a partial payment on an invoice and track remaining debt Stock Management Manage the buying, selling, and holding of stocks Pricing Management Tool used to determine accurate pricing and product eligibility for borrowers Price/Margin Management Track and manage the profit margin between the cost of a product and its selling price. Show More ##### ## Additional Functionality (48) Barcode/Ticket Scanning Scan barcodes to ensure accurate pricing and label tracking Access Controls/Permissions Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems Activity Dashboard Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities Accounting Integration Integrate with a third-party accounting system API Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases Order Tracking Track orders throughout the fulfillment process AI Copilot A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users Customer History Access previous interactions or concerns to maintain customer relationships Payment Processing Accept, record, and reconcile financial transactions Third-Party Integrations Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes Dynamic Pricing Real-time price adjustment for a product or service to reflect changing market conditions, geolocation, customer behavior, etc. Transaction History Record of all transactions such as purchases, deposits, withdrawals and transfers within a specific period Customizable Reports Alter the layout and content of reports Multi-Location Manage and support multiple locations For Bars/Clubs Designed for bars, clubs, nightclubs, etc. Clock In/Out Track employees' arrival and departure timings for payroll purposes Credit Card Processing Accept and process credit card transactions Customer Database A collection of customer information such as contact details, demographics, previous interactions, etc. Time Clock Inventory Control Monitor product stock levels Product Catalog Present a catalog of inventory that customers can view Generative AI Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc. Offline Access Ability of websites, web applications, or mobile applications to function without an active internet connection Loyalty Program Offer prizes, discounts, and other incentives for customers to earn reward points on purchases and redeem them for future purchases Sales Trend Analysis Analyze the current state of sales data to accurately understand trends and forecast future sales numbers. Customizable Categories Sales Reports Reports specific to sales analysis for trends and strategies CRM Built-in customer relationship management (CRM) capabilities or integration with a third-party CRM system Restaurant POS Use the built-in point of sale or POS integration to streamline administrative and accounting operations across restaurants Data Import/Export Import and export data to and from software applications Inventory Tracking Track and monitor inventory items, such as raw materials, unfinished goods, and ready-to-sell items Point of Sale (POS) Accept and process customer payments for products or services using hardware and software Customer Accounts Record customer information, purchase history, and other notes For iPad Devices Operate/access software on iPad Devices SSL Security Security protocol that ensures secure, encrypted communication over the internet, safeguarding sensitive data from unauthorized access Real-Time Data Receive data and information in real time For Retail For Retail Stores Barcode Recognition The ability to identify a barcode on or within an image or packaging Reporting & Statistics Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns Real-Time Updates Receive system updates as soon as any changes are made Billing & Invoicing Create, manage, and send invoices or bills to customers Ordering Automation Automate order processes to improve operational efficiency in fulfillment, shipping, and more Retail POS For retailers Alerts/Notifications Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges For Restaurants Serves restaurants Order Entry Entering, storing, and transmitting electronic and/or online orders, tests and other services for all types of industries Mobile Access Access software remotely via mobile devices Online Ordering Tracks and processes online orders Show More ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![Toast](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/d30e14b19155fd76ac383dcfab4c11f3/toast.svg "Toast") Toast 4.2/5(371) ](https://www.g2.com/products/toast/reviews) [ ![Restroworks Restaurant POS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b327fdfee511571d053509224c420f16/restroworks-restaurant-pos.svg "Restroworks Restaurant POS") Restroworks Restaurant POS 4.8/5(1,310) ](https://www.g2.com/products/restroworks-restaurant-pos/reviews) [ ![Square Point of Sale](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/2c901b8fb8dbe0415be49cb1f6e20a46/square-point-of-sale.svg "Square Point of Sale") Square Point of Sale 4.6/5(1,211) ](https://www.g2.com/products/square-point-of-sale/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/chowbus-pos/competitors/alternatives) ##### Categories on G2 [ Restaurant POS ](https://www.g2.com/categories/restaurant-pos) ##### Explore More [ Is AudienceView Professional worth it for theater venue management? 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