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.

See How Kiosks Can Make Your Holiday Rush Profitable & Fun →