Start strong with POS software built for new restaurants
Get your new restaurant underway the right way with everything you need to maximize profitability and deliver the ultimate customer experience.
Point of sale
Hit the ground running on time and on budget. Heartland Restaurant POS is quick to set up, simple to use and easy to master.
Payments
Make your customers’ first checkout experience a seamless one. Take all the ways they want to pay — wherever you do business.
Payroll
Take the stress out of payday — and every day — with full-service payroll and employee management
Go from new restaurant to neighborhood favorite in no time
For casual counter service or five-star full-service dining, get up and running quickly with a smart POS solution designed to help you meet your customers wherever they are.
Dine in
To go
Don’t have your own delivery team? Seamlessly integrate with any of our third-party delivery partners, including DoorDash.
Off-premise
Choose a partner — not just a provider
When you choose Heartland POS, you get more than just software. We’re your partner — here to help you get your restaurant from daydream to day one and beyond. Whether you’re a seasoned restaurateur or launching your first venture, we can guide you through all of the technology decisions that come with opening a new business.
Rapid table turnover
Turn more tables per shift thanks to a pocket-sized POS that makes the entire dining experience more efficient — from seating to settling up.
Higher checks
Help staff upsell confidently with tableside ordering and easy access to ingredients, allergens, 86 lists, pairing and replacement suggestions.
Happier customers
Give diners fast, accurate service and a personalized experience. Mobile POS humanizes the dining experience, freeing up waitstaff to truly engage with guests.
Put more money in your pocket with a mobile POS
Time is money when you run a restaurant, so if you aren’t turning tables quickly, you’re missing out on revenue. Heartland Mobile POS can help you cut wait times, deliver faster service and do more with less staff.
Take every way diners want to pay
Accept payments wherever you do business — the table, counter or on the go — and give customers flexible payment options. From split checks to contactless payments, Heartland’s secure built-in payment processing gives them a fast, safe and seamless checkout experience.
Keep customers coming back for good
Loyalty tools meet data-packed dashboards in Heartland Loyalty, powered by Como: a powerful built-in loyalty platform that helps you boost engagement like never before.
Customizable loyalty program
Choose from point programs, tiered rewards, digital punch cards and more to create incentives that suit your business best.
Branded mobile app
Set your business apart with a branded app that supports online ordering and lets you reach members via push notifications.
Personalized communication
Reach members through their preferred communication channel, instead of sending mass marketing emails into the inbox abyss.
Effortlessly integrate with top restaurant tech
Choose from our menu of 130+ integrations to build your dream restaurant business hub.
Smooth operations from soft opening onward
Manage menus effortlessly
Update menu items from anywhere and watch changes go live instantly. Schedule different pricing for specials and events.
Make better business decisions
Run any sales report you crave, and use the real-time insights to fine-tune staffing, marketing, menus, promotions and more.
Put guests in control
Let guests order and pay their way with self-ordering options like kiosks and QR code ordering — speeding up the dining process.
Turn new customers into regulars
Keep guests coming back with Heartland Loyalty, powered by Como: a built-in customer engagement and loyalty program.
Simplify every user’s job
From rookie servers to seasoned managers, Heartland Restaurant is user-friendly and designed for all technology comfort levels.
Start quickly
Onboarding is quick and training is painless, so you can start accepting orders as soon as your kitchen is ready for them.
Get 24/7/365 support
Text, chat, email or phone — our live customer support team ensures you get assistance whenever you need it, however you want it.
Scale confidently
This may be your beginning, but when you’re ready to grow, it’s quick and easy to add on a new device, location or integration.
Hear how we’re giving new restaurants the best start
Don’t just take our word for it. See how Heartland’s restaurant POS software and commercial grade hardware is helping restaurants find success from day one.
How much does a restaurant POS system cost?
Point of sale pricing varies based on several criteria, including the size of your restaurant and functionalities you need. Different providers have different pricing models, as well. Some may have higher upfront costs and lower monthly fees, while others let you “get started for free” but have higher monthly fees. Many have custom premium plans for larger businesses with advanced needs. There may also be payment processing fees and add-on app costs involved. Check out Heartland’s point of sale plans and get a quick quote.
What is a restaurant POS system?
A restaurant POS system is made up of POS software and hardware and helps the restaurant industry serve guests, process transactions and manage daily operations. The best restaurant POS systems also have built-in online ordering platforms, loyalty programs, CRM tools, inventory management and menu management functionality.
Why does my restaurant need a POS system?
Restaurant owners can no longer rely on handwritten tickets and outdated cash registers. To succeed in the restaurant industry today, you need a flexible cloud-based POS system built for the unique needs of restaurants. It’s key to keeping your staff agile, your order accurate and your guests happy.
What kinds of restaurants use Heartland Restaurant POS?
We service fast casual, full service restaurants and quick service restaurants, from counter service cafes to five-star sit downs.
Why is Heartland Restaurant point of sale right for my new restaurant?
We understand that the early days of launching a restaurant are both thrilling and challenging. Heartland’s restaurant management system makes it a little easier with features that simplify and automate restaurant operations from your very first service. With quick onboarding, customizable training and a user-friendly interface, we make sure you have everything you need to open your doors with confidence.
Can I customize Heartland POS to the specific needs of my new restaurant?
Sure can. During your personalized onboarding, we’ll talk through your business’ unique challenges and goals to make sure you’re equipped with and trained on the tools you’ll need to address them. You can also add on any of our third-party integrations at any time, or use our developer-friendly open API to build your own.
What training and customer support are available after onboarding?
At Heartland, restaurant POS experts are just a call or click away. You’ll have 24/7/365 access to live agent assistance via text, chat, email and phone.
How do I choose a payment processor for my restaurant?
Not all payment processors are created equal. To help you tell the difference between a provider who values your business and one that’s all talk, we created the Merchant Bill of Rights — so you can pick a payment processor that has your best interest in mind. Because small business owners like you deserve radical transparency and fairness.
How does the POS system manage online and mobile orders?
With Heartland, offering the same experience customers love and expect when they dine with you in-person is just as easy to recreate at home. Our online ordering platform is already built into the POS, so you (and your kitchen) can see dine-in, to-go and delivery orders from one central hub instead of disconnect systems, keeping the kitchen paced and fulfillment a breeze. Customers can order via a web browser or intuitive mobile app and will get accurate wait time estimates.
What kind of POS hardware options are there?
Heartland’s commercial-grade hardware is sleek, durable and user-friendly. Choose from a customer-facing touchscreen countertop device, and/or handheld POS that fits in your palm, pocket or apron. We can also hook you up with your cash drawer, receipt printer and kitchen display system.
What payment types can I accept through Heartland?
In person and online, you can accept:
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- Gift cards
- Mobile payments
- ...and more
What reporting and analytics features are available?
You’ll have access to a real-time custom reporting engine that lets you track sales, customers, inventory, promotions, server performance, taxes and more — giving you the insights you need to make the best decisions for your growing business. Even better? Run every sales report from anywhere on any device.
How tech is changing the restaurant industry
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Heartland Restaurant vs. Toast POS
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Launch your new restaurant with confidence
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