Short Answer
Because it allows you to both make and save more money while increasing
the service level to your customers. Managers are more productive because they can execute most
computer related operations on the handheld anytime, anywhere.
Servers are more productive because they take the order at
tableside, saving time by eliminating the need to enter orders at fixed
stations. The end result is you turn more tables at
a lesser cost!
Long Answer
Your MANAGERS are more productive by using the ASI
Handheld to:
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Spot check server orders for accuracy
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Add, Comp, void items on any server's order as
required
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Comp, void, discount checks
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Make price adjustments
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Take orders during peak times
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Update 86'd items
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Obtain up to the minute operational information:
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Obtain Sales, Open checks, % labor cost, etc.
info (See Slide Tour)
Hourly Sales
Labor reports
Average Check
Top ten items sold
Manager needed at station
Daily, Weekly overtime conditions
VIP at table
High labor cost
Unscheduled clock in/out
No show employee
Obtain general information
Employee data (phone #, schedule, etc.)
Your SERVERS are more productive by using the ASI
Handheld to:
No more double entry!
No more walking to fixed POS station to enter the order!
No more waiting lines at fixed POS stations
No more ordering of out-of-stock items (86'd items)
Fewer data entry errors
Fewer missed sales (due to not being on the floor)
Able to read off forced modifiers: less server training required!
Access to menu facilitates up-selling
Read specials of handheld
Access to item ingredients
Your BUSINESS benefits from:
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Increased Revenues
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Reduced Labor Costs
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Reduced utilities cost!
Save $500 to $1000 in electricity costs!
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Reduced consumables cost
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