Toast
The all-in-one restaurant platform.
Overview
Toast offers a comprehensive suite of tools designed to help restaurants of all sizes streamline operations, increase revenue, and deliver amazing guest experiences. Their hardware is purpose-built for the demanding restaurant environment and includes terminals, handhelds, kiosks, and kitchen display systems. The platform integrates POS, online ordering, and restaurant-specific features in one place.
✨ Key Features
- Point of Sale for restaurants
- Online ordering and delivery
- Kitchen Display System (KDS)
- Inventory management
- Employee management and payroll
- Guest engagement and loyalty programs
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Durable, restaurant-grade hardware (Toast Go®).
- Fully integrated, all-in-one platform.
- Deep focus on the restaurant industry.
Unique Value: Toast provides a single, unified platform for all restaurant operations, from ordering and payments to kitchen and team management, built on industry-specific hardware.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Restaurants of all types and sizes looking for a specialized, all-in-one platform.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Retail businesses or other non-restaurant industries.
🏆 Alternatives
Unlike generalist POS systems, Toast is built exclusively for restaurants, offering deeper features and more durable hardware for the demanding restaurant environment.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Varies by plan tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Pay-as-you-go plan with flat-rate payment processing.
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