fast casual pos

Q: What makes the Toast POS system a good fit for fast casual restaurants?

Toast is built specifically for restaurants, including fast casual concepts. From counter service to QR code ordering, it's designed to help you serve guests quickly and conveniently without adding stress for your team. You can start with the hardware and software you need and add more as you grow or your service model changes.

Q: What are the most popular Toast products for fast casual restaurants?

Some of the most popular Toast products for fast casual include our kitchen display system , kiosks and online ordering . All of the products on the Toast platform work seamlessly together – so you can spend less time troubleshooting and more time doing what you love.

Q: Does Toast offer packages for new restaurants opening?

Yes — view our pricing options here to see current packages geared for new restaurants.

Keep lines moving and guests happy

A fast casual POS system designed for smooth counter service and so much more.

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Get more efficient across your entire restaurant

From training to operations, it all gets simpler with a POS built with fast casual concepts in mind.

Easy to learn & use

Screens designed for quick order entry and modifications
Make menu updates from anywhere, anytime
Offline mode lets you keep taking orders, even if Wi-Fi drops

Help grow throughput without sacrificing service

Minimize the wait with kiosks that let guests send orders straight to the kitchen
Keep track of your takeout and delivery orders with Orders Hub
Shorten lines and upsell guests tableside with handhelds and QR code ordering

Spend less time in the back office

Save time with automated reporting, streamlined invoice processing, and cost management tools
Make payroll a breeze — the median payroll processing time for Toast Payroll Suite customers is 15 minutes or less
The Toast Now mobile app gives you a real-time view of sales and labor data so you can make informed decisions from anywhere

What should fast casual restaurants look for in a restaurant POS?

Fast casual restaurants should look for a restaurant POS that supports quick ordering while accommodating menu customisation and flexible service flows. Important capabilities include intuitive customisation options, clear order flow to the kitchen, and tools that help staff manage eat-in, takeaway, and online orders together. Toast supports these needs with a restaurant POS designed for modern service models and integrated tools that help teams co-ordinate orders and maintain steady service.

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What should you look for in a fast casual POS system?

Fast casual restaurants have unique needs that some POS platforms can’t meet. Keep an eye out for these key capabilities when comparing options.

Fast casual POS hardware

Restaurant-grade, cloud-based point of sale designed to accelerate turn times
Handhelds for contactless payments that fully integrate with point of sale and kitchen display system
Self-service options like kiosks and mobile ordering so guests can easily order on their own

Fast casual POS software

Payroll and scheduling to manage team operations in one place
Off premise software to reach more diners and bring them back: email marketing, online ordering, delivery services, loyalty, and gift cards
Inventory management, reporting and analytics, and food costing to improve operations

Tools that simplify growth

200+ integrations with popular restaurant partners
Toast Capital Loans† from $1,000 to $300,000, based on eligibility, to accomplish your goals
Secure and reliable credit card processing with custom-built rates

See how Toast works for your fast casual restaurant

Now you can run your business on one platform — from POS to payroll and beyond.

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Pricing designed for every budget

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Find the right gear to fit your concept

Get everything you need to meet your restaurant’s unique needs — now and as you grow.

Frequently asked fast casual POS system questions

What is a fast casual POS system?

A fast casual POS system is point-of-sale software and hardware built for counter service with made-to-order food, where guests order at a counter, kiosk, or online and each order needs to reach the kitchen quickly with every modification. It typically includes fast order entry with modifiers, self-ordering kiosks, online and QR code ordering, a kitchen display system, and tools to manage takeout and delivery. The Toast POS system for fast casual restaurants includes quick order entry screens, kiosks, Toast Mobile Order & Pay®, Orders Hub for takeout and delivery, and a kitchen display system. Learn more about fast casual POS systems.

What makes the Toast POS system a good fit for fast casual restaurants?

How much does Toast's fast casual POS system cost?

The upfront costs for Toast are hardware and implementation*, which vary depending on your specific hardware packages and installation needs. We have flexible payment options available, including payment as a percentage of your sales** or fixed monthly payment using our third-party financing partner. These solutions are not just for restaurants with great credit, they have no interest or fees, and our Easy Pay option has a 100% approval rate and no credit check***.

Within our Starter Kit, we also offer the Pay-as-you-Go plan**** that reduces your upfront hardware and installation costs through an all-in-one platform rate.

What are the most popular Toast products for fast casual restaurants?

Does Toast offer packages for new restaurants opening?

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