HOSPITALITY POS & PAYMENTS

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Over 160 Michelin-starred restaurants rely on Lightspeed*

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~165K locations around the world trust Lightspeed**

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Our experts have been guiding entrepreneurs for over 15 years

Sourceforge, Capterra, and G2 give the Lightspeed Restaurant POS System high ratings

A POS & Payments platform built for you.

A POS that works for your whole team—simple for staff, smart for operators.


A complete suite of tools designed to help your business simplify, scale and succeed.


Integrations with the leading hospitality programs you know and trust.


Personalised onboarding and support from industry experts who know what it takes to help you succeed.

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Point of Sale

Serve customers the way you want with flexible workflows for every type of experience.

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Payment Processing

Embedded payments powers insights for a seamless experience.

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Manage inventory with the Lightspeed Restaurant POS System

Inventory Management

Track inventory to the ingredient level.

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Automate accounting with the Lightspeed Restaurant POS System

Accounting

Automated bookkeeping to keep your finances in check.

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Connect your front and back of house with the Lightspeed Restaurant POS System

Bump Screen

Smooth service and paper-free, from kitchen to table.

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The Lightspeed POS System offers a customer facing display

Customer Facing Display

Create a better checkout experience.

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Mr Miyagi saves 30% of staff’s time with Lightspeed Restaurant.

Piccolo Me grew to a 30-Location, nationwide franchise with Lightspeed.

The 10-location Kickon Group have improved their Customer Satisfaction and Employee Satisfaction with Lightspeed

Fewer steps for staff and a better experience for guests.

Serve customers faster with the Lightspeed Restaurant POS System

Serve customers faster

More options for guests. More revenue streams for you.

  • Easy-to-use interface
  • Guided workflows
  • Ordering integrations
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Be more efficient with the Lightspeed Restaurant POS system

Be more efficient

Manage every location with ease.

  • All your locations on one platform
  • Easy, transparent purchasing
  • Centralised recipes
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Get Advanced Insights with the Lightspeed Restaurant POS System

Make smarter decisions

Detailed guest, staff and menu insights.

  • Optimise your menu
  • Identify top-performing staff
  • Track promotions and surcharges
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Connect Lightspeed to the tools you already use.

  • Online ordering and CRM software
  • Employee management tools
  • Reservations platforms
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Considering the switch to Lightspeed?

Switching to Lightspeed is easy. From data migration to hardware and payments setup, our industry experts will support you each step of the way.

  • Get fast 24/7 support
  • One-on-one onboarding
  • Dedicated Account Manager to answer every question
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FAQ

What is a hospitality POS system?

A hospitality POS (point of sale) system is a software and hardware solution designed specifically for restaurants, cafés, bars and hotels to manage orders, payments, inventory and customer interactions. It helps streamline operations, improve service speed and provide valuable business insights.

How does a hospitality POS system work?

A hospitality POS system processes customer orders, sends them to the kitchen or bar, tracks payments and manages table layouts. It often includes features like tableside ordering, online ordering integrations and real-time reporting to help businesses run more efficiently.NOTE: This does not apply to master data maintenance and ecloud evaluations that can only be used with an existing Internet connection.

What features should I look for in a hospitality POS system?

Key features of a great hospitality POS system include:

- Tableside ordering & payments – Speed up service by taking orders and payments directly at the table.
- Online ordering integrations – Accept delivery and pickup orders seamlessly.
- Inventory management – Track stock levels and reduce food waste.
- Staff management – Schedule shifts and track performance.
- Real-time reporting – Get insights on sales, customer trends, and menu performance."

Can a hospitality POS system integrate with other software?

Yes! A good hospitality POS integrates with reservation platforms, online ordering apps, accounting software and customer relationship management (CRM) tools. This helps streamline operations and improve the overall guest experience.

How much does a hospitality POS system cost?

The cost varies depending on which plan you think suits you best. Lightspeed offers flexible pricing designed for your business.