Meet AppyKiosk: Faster Ordering, Fewer Staff
Long lines during a lunch or dinner rush can cost takeaways more than just customer satisfaction, they cap how much revenue a single register can process in an hour. But what happens if you remove bottlenecks and let customers order without having to go up to the till?
That’s why we created AppyKiosk. Our kiosk interface and management app reduces bottlenecks at the POS by letting multiple customers order and pay at once instead of funneling everyone through one cashier.
Let’s take a closer look at what it does.
More Orders, Less Waiting
The core benefit for takeaways is throughput. Instead of one line moving as fast as the person at the till can take orders and process payment, a bank of kiosks allows several customers to place orders simultaneously. The system runs on kiosks or tablets, each paired with a card reader, so payment happens on the spot without an extra step at a register.
For a busy takeaway, this can be the difference between a line out the door with frustrated customers and one that keeps moving.
Convenience That Works in the Background
A few features exist specifically to make the experience smoother for customers, avoiding friction common to counter ordering:
Built-in upsell prompts: Kiosks can prompt customers to "Add Fries" or "Make It a Meal" on every order, every time, something a rushed cashier might forget.
EPOS integration: Orders sync straight into your existing EPOS system, so nothing has to be manually re-entered.
Order-ready notifications: Customers get a push alert when their food is ready, so they're not stuck watching a counter or straining to hear their number called.
Fewer Hands Needed at the Counter
Kiosks absorb the order-taking and payment steps that would otherwise require a cashier. Of course, you can still have someone taking orders at the counter, but with AppyKiosk, customers can choose which they prefer.
Where it saves on labor costs is potentially needing multiple people to take orders and payments, while also handing off orders to customers.
Forget Setup Friction
For owners who don't already have kiosks or tablets, Appy will happily provide them and set up the hardware, customized to the space. No need to worry about installation or making sure your full menu gets programmed into the kiosk. We handle that for you!
A More Affordable Bottom Line
Faster lines during peak hours, upsells that happen consistently instead of occasionally, and lower staffing stress at the register, all for a flat monthly fee. For takeaways where the busy times are the make-or-break part of the day, that combination of speed and reduced staffing need will pay for itself every day.
Want to see it in action? Check out AppyKiosk on useappy.com.