Mobile Point of Sale (POS)

Genghis Grill, a build-your-own Mongolian BBQ restaurant concept with over 100 locations, pilots E la Carte's Presto tablet system in its newly launched Odessa, Texas location.

The Dogwood in Austin saw sales and loyalty soar after implementing a mobile payment option.

New version boasts ruggedness and longer battery life in addition to 10 percent boosts in sales for operators using the technology.

Understanding the changes in payment security and processes is a daunting task for many operations, but smaller merchants and franchises are finding it particularly daunting. Third party providers are being employed to keep transactions flowing properly and to ensure that PCI requirements are being met.

As smartphones and tablets become more ubiquitous, the likelihood of guests not having one of these devices is slim. Hotel operators must consider options to cater to a generation of guests that are accustomed to using mobile devices to do everything, including any and all guestroom functions.

Wireless iPad POS system is implemented to improve the daily routine of a failing restaurant on Gordan Ramsay's reality series

HT reports on the ever-changing POS landscape, covering everything that will impact the point-of-sale in 2013. Leading point-of-sale software developers recap the advancements they've made to their platforms this year and share their innovation plans for 2013. Plus, HT reveals the results of the POS Reader Survey for in-demand features and purchasing plans.

The results of HT's 2012 Customer Engagement Technology Study show that restaurants are experimenting with mobile tech to create innovative marketing programs to engage customers. Building a strong social and mobile strategy with these suggestions will help restaurants to foster loyalty and ultimately drive business.