“Should I computerize my restaurant or retail point of sale (POS) system?” It’s a question every food service operator and merchant has pondered at one time or another–and it’s one you should answer with a resounding “yes.”
Consider the cost savings, which easily add up to 5%.  By computerizing, a store or [...]

When selecting sources for point of sale equipment and software, it is important to consider the compatibility of each component selected. There is a danger in trying to put together a do-it-yourself POS system, that the pieces may never fit together quite right. In addition, seeking out support can turn into endless finger pointing sessions. [...]

One of pcAmerica’s users, Tasti D-Lite, has just announced the integration of their social networking initiative into their customer loyalty program using pcAmerica’s Restaurant Pro Express POS software solution. This marks an unprecedented event, as it is the first time that a retailer has connected social networking activity with in-store purchasing activity.

5. Employee Management and Labor Scheduling
Employee labor is typically the largest expense for retail and restaurant operations. The pcAmerica Web Portal has integrated employee management features that allow you to easily and remotely manage shifts and ensure sufficient but not excessive labor is on hand. Manage employee records and modify labor schedules remotely through the [...]

4. Run Web-Based Reports
The pcAmerica Web Portal allows you to run reports no matter where you are. Generate sales and profits reports with criteria such as date range, cashier, and terminal. See how well each of your inventory items are doing with product mix reports. Data can be exported into Excel, PDF, CSV and many [...]

2. Remotely Manage Inventory and Pricing
The pcAmerica Web Portal allows you to remotely manage your inventory and pricing. You can instantly add new items and delete items that you no longer sell, maintain lists of vendors and inventory pricing, generate reports on purchase orders, and change the tax rates for specific items.

Web Portal, from pcAmerica, is an Internet based system that allows users to run reports, change prices, create purchase orders, manage employee labor and several other back office tasks from a web browser on any computer with Internet access. This is the perfect solution for small retailers or restaurant owners looking to easily monitor and [...]

3. Reduce Theft
Employee theft of cash and inventory, as well as unwarranted discounts are among the leading causes of shrinkage. By using a secure POS system, you can reduce theft by an average of 2.5% because all cash transactions and every piece of inventory in your business is being monitored. Cash Register Express (CRE), a [...]

Pearl River, NY – Dec. 17, 2009 – pcAmerica announces that Epson’s new TM-T70 space-saving thermal receipt printer has been tested and is certified to work with Restaurant Pro Express and Cash Register Express software from pcAmerica. The innovative TM-T70 is the industry’s only all-front-access single-station printer designed to fit any point of sale environment.
“Part [...]

2. Increase Checkout Accuracy and Speed
A point of sale system, like Cash Register Express, utilizes bar code technology to accurately ring up items and also provides an easy interface to edit item information to provide fast invoice processing and efficient inventory control. Even if you aren’t using bar code scanning, POS systems specify and track [...]