Toast
The All-in-One Restaurant Platform
Overview
Toast is a comprehensive, cloud-based restaurant management platform that offers a suite of tools including point of sale, online ordering, delivery services, marketing, and payroll. While primarily a POS system, Toast provides a commission-free online ordering platform, Toast Online Ordering, which allows restaurants to accept direct orders from their website. This helps restaurants avoid third-party commission fees and own their customer data.
✨ Key Features
- Integrated Point of Sale (POS)
- Commission-Free Online Ordering
- Delivery Management
- Email Marketing & Loyalty Programs
- Kitchen Display System (KDS)
- Inventory Management
- Employee Management & Payroll
- Reporting & Analytics
🎯 Key Differentiators
- All-in-one platform specifically designed for restaurants.
- Durable, restaurant-grade hardware.
Unique Value: Provides a single, integrated platform to manage all aspects of a restaurant's operations, from ordering to back-of-house.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Integrated POS and online ordering for streamlined operations.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Businesses looking for a simple, standalone online ordering system without a full POS.
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more restaurant-specific and comprehensive feature set compared to more general POS systems.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Starter Kit plan with $0/month software cost, but higher payment processing fees.
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