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What is Northstar KDS?

A Kitchen Display System (KDS) optimizes the workflow in kitchens, empowering chefs and personnel to focus on creating delicious meals and providing outstanding customer service. In addition to improving operational productivity, the KDS comes equipped with specialized features tailored for executive chefs, club managers, and analytical purposes, which facilitate smoother processes and better-informed choices. Its Time-to-Cook management feature ensures that all dishes are plated at the same time, while the Expo display monitors all cooking activities from both hot and cold prep areas. By offering a larger visual representation of orders, the KDS makes tasks easier for kitchen staff, and it can either replace or work alongside traditional printers, adding a layer of adaptability. The ability to customize text sizes and order displays allows for accurate tracking of each dish. Moreover, the inclusion of chef item summaries prevents any missed orders, while a quick item summary provides an instant glance at all items being prepared. Any modifications to orders are easily visible, which minimizes disruptions in the kitchen flow and fosters a more organized work atmosphere. This innovative system ultimately acts as a crucial asset, enhancing both the efficiency of operations and the clarity of communication within the bustling kitchen environment, making it an essential tool for modern culinary establishments.

What is Lightspeed Restaurant?

Lightspeed Restaurant is a comprehensive management solution designed specifically for restaurant operations. With capabilities that include payment processing and a point of sale system, our platform provides critical insights aimed at enhancing your profit margins while saving you precious time. It is dependable and user-friendly, supported by a dedicated team of experts available around the clock. By utilizing our cloud-based Restaurant POS, you can optimize your workflows, enhance efficiency, and elevate your profitability. Lightspeed Restaurant POS, previously known as Breadcrumb, transcends the traditional role of merely processing orders; it serves as a vital component of outstanding customer service. The platform integrates a variety of functions such as POS, payment systems, reservation management, inventory control, and more, presenting them as actionable insights. This enables you to respond swiftly to profit-boosting opportunities, enhance sales, retain guests more effectively, and manage expenses efficiently. Our support team is accessible at any time throughout the year via email, chat, or phone, ensuring you receive assistance from individuals who truly understand the challenges you face. The combination of advanced features and continuous support makes Lightspeed Restaurant an invaluable partner for your business success.

Media

Media

Integrations Supported

7shifts
ADP Global Payroll
ADP Learning Management
ADP Next Gen HCM
ADP Total Absence Management
ADP Workforce Now On the Go
Craftable
DeliveryLink
EatApp
Evergreen
Flipdish
Freedom Merchants
Incentivio
Lineup.ai
MarketMan
Menuu
Open Dining
Ottimate
RASI
WISK

Integrations Supported

7shifts
ADP Global Payroll
ADP Learning Management
ADP Next Gen HCM
ADP Total Absence Management
ADP Workforce Now On the Go
Craftable
DeliveryLink
EatApp
Evergreen
Flipdish
Freedom Merchants
Incentivio
Lineup.ai
MarketMan
Menuu
Open Dining
Ottimate
RASI
WISK

API Availability

Has API

API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided.
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Pricing Information

$35 per month
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

Northstar Technologies

Date Founded

2002

Company Location

United States

Company Website

globalnorthstar.com/KDS.php

Company Facts

Organization Name

Lightspeed

Date Founded

2012

Company Location

United States

Company Website

www.lightspeedhq.com/pos/restaurant/

Categories and Features

Categories and Features

Bar POS

Cash Drawer Management
Employee Management
Gift Card Management
Inventory Control
Loyalty Program
Separate Checks
Split Checks
Tips Management

Food Service Management

Costing
For Cafeterias
For Healthcare Facilities
Free / Reduced Meals
Inventory Management
Menu Planning
Nutritional Analysis
Online Payments / Funding
Point of Sale (POS)
Purchasing
Recipe Management
Schools
Tray Tracking

Online Ordering

Integrated Gift Cards
Menu / Product View
Mobile Ordering
Push Notifications
Reporting / Analytics
Rewards / Loyalty Program
Secure Payment Processing
Store Locator
White-Label

Point of Sale

Barcode Scanning
Commission Management
Cryptocurrency Support
Customer Account Profiles
Discount Management
Electronic Signature
Gift Card Management
Loyalty Program
Multi-Location
Restaurant POS
Retail POS
Returns Management
eCommerce Integration

Restaurant Management

Billing & Invoicing
Built-in Accounting
Employee Management
Food Costing
Inventory Management
Kitchen Management
Menu Management
Payroll Management
Point of Sale (POS)
Reporting/Analytics
Reservations Management
Sales Tracking
Table Management
Wait List Management
Waitstaff Management

Restaurant Marketing

Advertising Management
CRM
Customer Data Platform
Email Marketing
Feedback Management
Loyalty Management
Marketing Automation
Menu Management
Online Ordering
Personalization
Promotion Management
SMS Marketing
Social Media Management
Website Builder

Restaurant POS

Delivery Management
Gift Card Management
Inventory Management
Loyalty Program
Mobile Access
Online Ordering
Order Management
Reporting/Analytics
Separate Checks
Split Checks
Table Management
Tips Management

Restaurant Reservations

Capacity Monitoring
Custom Reservation Inventory
Deposits / Prepayment Processing
Email Marketing
Facebook Reservations
Feedback Management
Guest Data
Guest Notifications
Mobile App Booking
Online / Website Reservations
Reminders
Reporting / Analytics
Seat / Table Optimization
Text/SMS Communications
Waitlist Management

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