First of all, we should know that the price of catering system is not fixed, and the price of different catering software is also different. What is more critical is the specific needs. Only by choosing a reasonable catering management system can it play its greatest role. At present, the price of ubiquitous ordering software mainly ranges from several hundred yuan to several thousand yuan, and the price fluctuation generally lies in the customization of merchants. Some businesses focus on catering management systems developed specifically, and the prices are also negotiated with service providers, and the specific prices are also negotiated by both parties.
2. What is the price of the catering management system software?
The price of catering software depends on your needs. Some lightweight catering management systems only need less upfront costs, while more powerful tools may cost more when you start operating. Additional hardware such as tablets or cash registers will also increase costs. When considering the price options, you need to keep in mind several factors: the license type, the price of the catering POS system, and possible extra charges.
1. Type of catering software license
The price of the catering management system depends on the license type first:
(1) Permanent license: This means that you need to pay a large fee in advance to use this software indefinitely. Although the initial cost is high, it greatly reduces the recurrent expenditure.
(2) Subscription license: You can pay less monthly or annual fees when using the software. The initial cost is lower, but the recurrent expenditure increases.
It should be noted that if used for a long time, the prices of these two licenses are similar.
2. The price of 2.POS system
In addition to understanding the types of licenses, you should also understand the price difference between the locally installed catering POS system and the catering POS system based on cloud computing. Locally installed catering POS software usually charges a one-time license fee, while cloud computing-based systems usually do not charge a license fee, but generally charge a monthly service fee. Another cost to consider is the monthly service fee, which needs to be paid for locally installed systems and cloud computing-based systems.
3. Additional cost of catering management system
You also need to consider all additional costs related to the operation and maintenance of the catering management software. Sometimes, the software you choose may lack some functions that you ultimately want to use. In this case, you can consider adding additional third-party integration, such as:
(1) marketing tools. Some catering management systems have built-in marketing tools, such as loyalty programs, but you may decide to use a third-party integration that provides more tools and is more convenient. This will increase your expenses.
② Inventory management. Not all catering software has built-in inventory management functions. This may require third-party integration, or it may increase your overall cost. This is why you should use a management system that is easy to integrate with other tools.
(3) setup and training expenses. When choosing what type of management system to use, first take a closer look at your own restaurant. How big is the scale? Is it just starting, or is it mature? How long is the free time every day? For a small place, buying comprehensive software may be a considerable investment, because you need to pay installation fees, installation fees and training fees. If you are just getting started, I suggest you buy an upgradeable system that can be customized according to the growing demand of the restaurant, instead of buying a comprehensive system from the beginning. In this way, if you don't expand your business exactly as planned, your restaurant will not be affected by the cost.
When studying the price of catering management system, reflection is very important. If you only pursue the most comprehensive system, you may run the risk of not being able to make up for your expenses with profits. Look at what your restaurant really needs and adjust your choice accordingly.