The Fast Lane to Holiday Happiness: How Kiosks Keep Your Restaurant Running Smooth
Holidays are a whirlwind. Lines get long, staff get stretched thin, and guests want everything fast, flawless, and fun. Enter kiosks: your digital holiday helper that keeps guests happy, boosts revenue, and gives your team some breathing room.
1. Beat the Holiday Rush
Lines? What Lines?
Peak hours and holiday crowds? Kiosks handle it.
Guests tap, swipe, and customize in seconds: fewer errors, faster prep.
Staff shortages? No problem! Orders go directly to your POS/KDS, clean and organized.
Pro Tip: Position kiosks near entrances for fast flow and upsell visuals.
2. Customization That Sells
Tap, Swipe, Extra Revenue
High-quality visuals let guests see what they’re building: every topping, side, or add-on counts.
Half & whole modifiers, light/extra options, and bundled deals turn customization into profit.
Fun UX = more engagement, more upsells, more happy diners.
Pro Tip: Highlight festive options or combos to nudge guests toward higher-value orders.
3. Stress-Free Holiday Staffing
Keep Calm & Kiosk On
Let kiosks do the heavy lifting: payment, orders, and customization.
Staff can focus on service and kitchen prep without juggling order confusion.
Less stress = happier team, smoother operations, repeat customers.
Pro Tip: Train a “kiosk champion” to assist during peak hours and keep the tech humming.
4. Integrate Smart, Sell Smarter
Kiosk, POS, KDS…Oh My!
Seamless flow: Kiosk → POS → KDS → kitchen = fewer mistakes, faster fulfillment.
Multiple kiosks and smart placement keep lines moving even in holiday rush hours.
Menus made to work with your kiosk make ordering easy, enjoyable, and upsell-friendly.
Pro Tip: Use real-time analytics from your kiosk + POS combo to spot trends and double down on what’s selling fastest. Check out the full suite.
5. Bonus Tips for Holiday Success
Pre-order catering & large orders: Let customers secure their holiday meals in advance.
Holiday bundles & deals: Group items, special drinks, or festive desserts to increase ticket size.
Promotional materials: Ensure your promotional materials are up and shining to pull in the crowds. Order here →
Staff planning: Map shifts around kiosk usage. Less manual input means fewer headaches.
Inventory check: Make sure holiday specials are stocked to avoid disappointed guests.