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Order and pay at table
Open, split and close checks with a single tool.
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Core sales reporting
Get sales totals, payment summaries and till totals.
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In-depth insights
Clear dashboards automatically creating valuable insights and find out what keeps guests coming back with detailed reports on menu and staff performance.
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Integrated payments reporting
Integrate customer, operational and payment processing data for a 360° view of your business.
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Multi-location management
Keep track of guest data and reports across locations, change all menus in a few clicks and more.
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Advanced inventory management
Track, order, receive, prep and understand your inventory.
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Fast and transparent integrated payment processing
Accept all payment types on and off premise with no hidden fees.
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Extensive PMS integrations
Integrate with a wide-range of PMS providers. Connect your PMS and POS for a seamless customer experience everywhere in your hotel
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Free 1:1 onboarding
Get personalized training at no extra charge.
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Cloud-based across all devices
Access your data from any device to track sales, performance and customer data remotely.
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Offline mode
Keep serving and keep all your POS hardware communicating while the internet is down.
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Advanced coursing and bill-splitting options
Easily split bills by seat, item or amount.
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Extensive network of integrations
Personalize your POS to your exact needs with a huge selection of best-in-class plug-and-play integrations.
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Flexible hardware options
Customize your setup or continue using what you already have.
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"Technology has allowed us to create experiences and replace the elements that we no longer have control over with in-house dining. For us, it was really important to create an ordering process that was reflective of our brand and style and that evoked the elements that are behind Tinc Set." Lindsay Brennan, Tinc Set
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I'm opening a new business
Opening your first location?
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