Launch planning
Restaurant POS Installation Checklist
A successful restaurant installation connects site readiness, equipment placement, menu programming, kitchen routing, payments, integrations, testing, training, and launch support in one schedule.
What to know
Practical guidance for a clearer decision.
Prepare the site
Confirm counters, wall mounts, power, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, internet service, cellular coverage, cable paths, kitchen heat exposure, and equipment security.
Complete programming
Finalize menus, modifiers, prices, taxes, discounts, service types, users, permissions, printers, kitchen routing, tips, and receipts before training.
Test real scenarios
Run dine-in, takeout, delivery, online, split-check, refund, void, discount, offline, shift-change, closeout, and reporting scenarios.
Train and launch
Schedule role-based employee and manager training, confirm escalation contacts, stage backup supplies, and define opening-day support coverage.
Keep exploring
Connect the guide to your operation.
Merchant questions
Frequently asked questions.
When should POS installation planning begin?
Begin as soon as the floor plan, service model, menu or catalog, internet provider, and target opening date are known. Hardware availability, cabling, programming, underwriting, and training require lead time.
Who should attend POS training?
Include managers and representative employees from each workflow: counter, floor, bar, kitchen, cash handling, reporting, and administration.
What should be tested before opening?
Test every common order and payment path, device routing, taxes, discounts, tips, receipts, reports, user permissions, integrations, internet interruption, and end-of-day procedures.