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Exploring Chowbus POS: Tailored Solutions for Four Sushi Restaurant Type

October 30, 2024
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Sushi restaurants are a top choice for entrepreneurs across North America, but each type requires unique tools and workflows. As a specialist in sushi POS systems, Chowbus has developed custom solutions for traditional dine-in sushi spots, takeout sushi shops, AYCE (All-You-Can-Eat) sushi buffets, and conveyor belt sushi restaurants.

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Traditional Dine-In Sushi Restaurants

Dine-in sushi restaurants rely heavily on server assistance for order placement, billing, and payments, which can lead to high labor costs and complex overtime management. Chowbus addresses these needs with:

QR Code Menu Viewing

Customers can scan a table QR code to view the menu, speeding up the ordering process.

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Tableside Ordering by Seat

Servers use handheld tablets to take seat-specific orders directly at the table, allowing the kitchen to prepare grouped items efficiently.

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Quick Split Billing by Seat

With tablets, servers can split bills by seat and accept payments tableside, reducing checkout time.

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Quick Member Enrollment for Phone Orders

Phone orders automatically capture caller details, showing customer information, past orders, and allowing instant membership signup.

Online Ordering via Custom Restaurant Website

Chowbus offers a free, customizable website for handling online orders. Restaurants can set lunch specials or all-day menus, allowing customers to order directly from Google Maps or the website.

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Third-Party Delivery Integration

Orders from multiple delivery platforms integrate into the POS, enabling unified menu, price, and status management while reducing food waste with real-time updates.

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Overtime Pay Calculation

Chowbus’s flexible payroll features handle federal and state overtime rules, simplifying labor cost calculations.


Takeout Sushi Shops

Takeout sushi shops manage orders from various channels like phone, web, and third-party delivery platforms, which can be challenging to coordinate. Chowbus provides the following solutions:

Caller Recognition for Phone Orders

Automatically identifies customers from phone orders, showing their previous orders and address details, improving order accuracy.

Free Restaurant Website

Includes a custom website and domain integrated with Google, letting customers place orders from Google Maps or the website.

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In-House Driver Dispatch

Restaurants can assign drivers to local orders, fulfilling delivery needs without high commission fees from third-party services.

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Third-Party Delivery Integration

All delivery orders flow directly into the POS, allowing centralized management and reducing errors and food waste.

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Multi-Menu Management

Unified platform for managing items, pricing, and stock status across multiple delivery and takeout menus.

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AYCE Sushi Buffets

All-You-Can-Eat sushi restaurants need to control dining time, portion sizes, and ordering frequency, but enforcing these limits can be challenging for servers. Chowbus offers solutions tailored for AYCE sushi buffets:

Tablet Ordering with AYCE Limit Settings

With customized settings, Tablet Pro controls dish limits, dining time, and order frequency, allowing customers to self-order and reducing labor.

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Tablet Pro Menu Display

Sleek digital menus align with brand aesthetics and enhance the customer experience.

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Tableside Quick Split Billing

When customers are ready to pay, they can call a server who uses a handheld tablet for quick tableside billing.

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Membership Options

Many AYCE restaurants offer paid memberships and exclusive benefits to drive revenue. The system supports MMS promotions for members, informing them about special menus or seasonal items.

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Conveyor Belt Sushi Restaurants

Conveyor belt sushi restaurants have unique billing needs, with plate-based pricing and additional a la carte items. Chowbus provides tailored solutions for conveyor belt sushi spots:

Tablet Ordering

Guests can place orders through tabletop tablets or grab items from the conveyor belt.

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Tableside Billing

Servers quickly tally plate colors and counts, combine them with any other orders, and process payments directly at the table.

Multi-Menu Management

Manage dine-in, takeout, online, and delivery menus across multiple platforms, ensuring uniform item availability and pricing.

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Membership Options

Launch loyalty programs with perks like half-price plates or birthday specials to increase guest frequency.


Conclusion

With deep knowledge of each sushi restaurant’s unique needs, Chowbus offers comprehensive POS solutions tailored for traditional dine-in sushi, takeout, AYCE, and conveyor sushi concepts. These systems streamline operations, reduce labor, and improve customer satisfaction. No matter your restaurant model, Chowbus is equipped to support your business with customized POS technology to drive efficiency and revenue.

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For more information on how Chowbus can transform your sushi restaurant, visit Chowbus POS or schedule a demo.


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