The quick service POS system that keeps you serving with delivery.

From integrated delivery to efficient multi-store workflows, Lightspeed helps you fill orders fast and expand your reach.

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Quick service tools and features designed to deliver.

Say goodbye to long wait times. With Lightspeed Restaurant, your staff can view and fill orders from a single screen. And with a fully integrated delivery system, customers can order from anywhere, helping you increase your revenue.

  • Create custom combos to reflect your menu and speed up order taking
  • Take orders and get paid faster with the Quick Service Mode
  • Equip your restaurant with self-order kiosks directly connected to your POS system
  • Ensure order accuracy, even during busy rushes, with a Customer Facing Display
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Cater to more customers with Lightspeed's delivery integration.

Take your quick service menu on the road and sync to major food delivery apps with an integration made to grow your business.

  • Get orders from UberEats, Foodora or DoorDash sent directly to your POS
  • Work efficiently by consolidating online orders on one single screen
  • Use Lightspeed’s reporting tools to see what’s working and spot new opportunities
  • Keep connected with at-home diners using social media marketing

Enter orders and get paid in one place with Lightspeed Payments.

Everything is automatic. Just process your payments, your POS will take care of everything else.

  • Swipe, dip or tap payments from all popular card types at one rate without any hidden fees
  • Set up quickly with plug-and-play hardware and 24/7 support, no third-party accounts
  • Get a fast and secure checkout experience with built-in PCI compliance and fraud prevention
  • Manage your entire business in one place—complete sales and get paid without ever leaving your POS
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Stay efficient with a fast food POS system tailored to your needs.

With the POS made-to-order for quick service restaurants, your staff can keep service moving efficiently no matter how busy it gets. The best part? No service interruptions, even if your internet goes down.

  • Oversee takeout orders with tools and integrations built for fast delivery
  • Keep up with the lunch rush, even if the wifi goes down, with the LiteServer
  • Get new staff up and running fast with an easy-to-learn interface
  • Speed up turnover and improve communication with a Kitchen Display System
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The quick service point of sale that runs all your locations.

Manage your multi-location business and scale quickly with a POS that simplifies how you work. With all your data on the cloud, you can take it to-go and do everything from one system.

  • Run built-in reports and filter them by location or for your entire business
  • Edit your menus for every location in seconds with the press of a button
  • Set employee permissions for individual locations or manage them all at once
  • Reduce the time it takes to open new locations with an effortlessly scalable POS
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Increase sales and keep customers coming back.

From a rewards program to easy-to-use marketing tools for SMS and email outreach, Lightspeed Loyalty helps you build a dedicated community of regulars for your cafe.

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Get the kind of support you've always wanted.

One-on-one onboarding. Webinars, demos and videos. Unlimited 24/7 support. All totally free.

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Need hardware? We have that too.

Or use what you already have if that’s easier for you. We offer top-quality gear tailored specifically to your needs and can handle the hustle of your busiest shifts.

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“The more data we collect, we can start picking better locations, we can start looking at times to open when to close. We've always used data to simplify a menu as well.”

- Piccolo Me.

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FAQ

What is a QSR POS?

In the hospitality industry, QSR stands for Quick Service Restaurant. QSR or quick serve restaurants are typically fast food style restaurants that prioritise speed, convenience and affordability for their customers. As part of this, these establishments offer quick counter, drive-thru ordering or both for their limited menus.

POS stands for point of sale. In a restaurant, a POS system refers to the software and hardware used to manage transactions, inventory and customer data. A POS system works by processing payments and updating inventory in real time. To use a POS system, staff need to log in, scan products, accept payments and ensure the system updates inventory levels and sales data automatically. With a POS system, you get streamlined sales processes, accurate inventory tracking and improved customer management.

The difference between a POS system and POS software is that the system includes both the physical components (like registers and scanners) and the software, while POS software is the program that runs on the hardware. Requirements for a POS system include hardware (such as tablets, scanners and printers), software and a reliable internet connection.

What is the best POS system for fast food restaurants?

Selecting the best POS system for your fast food restaurant depends on the specific needs of your business, such as kitchen display integrations, customised orders and multi-location management. Ideally, you want to select a restaurant POS system that has robust features that lend themselves to achieving speed, accuracy and a high level of service.

Look for a POS provider that has strong back-end features, such as advanced analytics and inventory tracking, while also supporting customer-facing elements like loyalty programmes. A fast food restaurant point of sale should be designed to support high-volume, fast-paced operations.

What makes a restaurant a QSR?

A restaurant is classified as a quick service restaurant based on a variety of characteristics, all of which prioritise one or all of: speed, affordability or convenience. Let's examine these elements:

Limited service model
With minimal to no table service, customers usually order and pay at a counter. Takeaway and drive-thru options are common in this model.

Simplified menu
In most QSR establishments the menu is limited. With a small menu of simple foods, items can be easily prepared. Ingredients are also streamlined to reduce modification options and preparation time.

Speed of service
Quick serve restaurants, as the name would imply, prioritise speed. Orders, whether dine-in, takeaway or delivery, are fulfilled in a timely fashion.

Affordable pricing
People expect competitive pricing in a quick serve space. The focus, outside of convenience, is value for budget-conscious customers.

Standardised operations
Part of ensuring speed of serve is highly standardised operations from location to location. From centralised supply chains to pre-prepared ingredients and staff training, all elements are employed for consistency.

Self-serve options
To expedite service, quick serve restaurants often have self-serve areas for customers. This also reduces labour costs.