Technology has changed the way restaurants operate—especially in the Philippines, where digital payments, food delivery, and cloud-based systems are becoming the new standard.

From small cafés and food kiosks to growing restaurant chains, more business owners are now investing in tools that help them save time, serve better, and scale faster.

Here are the Top 10 Restaurant Tech Tools You Should Have in your Operations

1. POS System (Point of Sale)

Your POS is the heart of your operations. It's more than just a cash register—it manages sales, payments, inventory, reports, and more.

A good POS should be:

• Easy to use

• Accept all payment types (GCash, Maya, QR PH, cards, cash)

• Track inventory in real time

• Support multiple branches

• Work offline when internet is down

Orderna does all of this—and is built specifically for Filipino food businesses.

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2. QR Code Ordering System

Speed up service and reduce wait times by letting customers scan a QR code to browse your menu, order, and even pay from their own device.

Benefits include:

• Less crowding at the counter

• Faster order processing

• Lower labor requirements during peak hours

Orderna’s QR Menu feature makes this easy to set up without extra cost.

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3. Digital Payment Integration

In 2025, cashless is king.

GCash, Maya, QR PH, and card payments are now expected by customers. Your POS should accept all these seamlessly to improve convenience and checkout speed.

Orderna supports all major local and digital payment options, giving your customers flexibility and improving overall service.

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4. Kitchen Display System (KDS)

A KDS replaces printed kitchen tickets with a digital screen that shows all orders in real time. It helps your kitchen team:

• Minimize errors

• Track prep times

• Handle large volumes more efficiently

If you're scaling up your kitchen or handling deliveries and dine-in at the same time, a KDS is a must-have. Orderna can integrate with a KDS for smoother kitchen workflows.

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5. Inventory Management System

Stop relying on handwritten logs or memory. With real-time inventory tracking, you’ll know exactly:

• What ingredients you have

• What’s running low

• Which items sell the most

• Where you're losing money due to wastage or overstocking

Orderna’s POS includes built-in inventory tracking and recipe-level control, perfect for managing ingredients, supplies, and packaging.

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6. Customer Loyalty Program

Customer retention is key to long-term success. A digital loyalty program encourages repeat visits and higher spending.

With Orderna, you can:

• Offer rewards automatically

• Track customer history

• Run “Buy X Get 1 Free” promos

• Send special offers to returning customers

No stamp cards. Just smart, seamless rewards.

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7. Real-Time Analytics & Reporting Tools

You can’t grow what you don’t measure.

With live reporting, you can track:

• Daily/weekly/monthly sales

• Bestsellers and slow movers

• Staff performance

• Payment method trends

• Inventory costs and margins

Orderna gives you access to this data on your POS or smartphone—anytime, anywhere.

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8. Online Ordering & Delivery Integration

Food delivery remains a major revenue channel. While third-party platforms take high commissions, direct ordering systems can protect your profits.

Orderna’s upcoming integrations will help restaurants:

• Accept direct online orders

• Sync them with kitchen operations

• Track delivery sales in reports

This keeps your data centralized and helps lower dependency on aggregators.

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9. Cloud-Based Management

Gone are the days of needing to be physically present to manage your store.

Orderna is cloud-based, meaning you can:

• Check reports remotely

• Manage stock levels across branches

• Update your menu from anywhere

• Monitor employee activity in real time

Whether you're managing one store or ten, you stay in control from your phone or laptop.

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10. Staff Access Control

Protect your business by assigning staff roles and permissions. Your POS should let you:

• Restrict access to sensitive data

• Track who made which sale or refund

• Prevent unauthorized discounts or changes

Orderna makes this easy to configure, helping you boost accountability and reduce internal losses.

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Final Thoughts

In today’s fast-changing food industry, using the right tools isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity.

These 10 technologies help you:

✔️ Operate more efficiently

✔️ Reduce errors and waste

✔️ Improve customer experience

✔️ Scale your business with confidence

The good news? You don’t need 10 different tools. Orderna brings many of these features together into one powerful POS system, built for Filipino food entrepreneurs.

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