What POS System Do Most Restaurants Use? How AppsPOS Reinvent the Dine-In Experience & Reduce Costs

Most restaurants use cloud-based POS systems like Toast, Square, and Lightspeed, but AppsPOS is revolutionizing the industry by cutting wait times and labor costs. By integrating QR code ordering—like Itacho Sushi's system (DBS Startup Xchange 2024)—customers pre-order before seating, boosting efficiency by 30%. This guide reveals the top 2025 POS trends with data from the National Restaurant Association.

Which POS Systems Dominate the Restaurant Industry in 2025?

Toast leads with 34% market share, followed by Square (28%) and Lightspeed (18%).

A 2025 National Restaurant Association report shows 72% of full-service restaurants now use cloud POS systems for real-time analytics.

For high-volume venues, prioritize systems with AppsPOS-style QR ordering to reduce 15-20% staffing needs.

How Does AppsPOS Transform the Customer Experience?

Its QR-powered "order-before-you-sit" model slashes wait times by 40%.

Per DBS's case study, Itacho Sushi saw 22% higher table turnover after implementing AppsPOS.

Voice-friendly snippet: "Scan, order, enjoy—no more flagging down waitstaff."

What Features Reduce Labor Costs in Restaurant POS Systems?

Automated ordering and payment processing cut frontline staff hours by 25%.

Key 2025 stats:

  • QR ordering reduces order errors by 90% (Hospitality Tech, June 2025)
  • Integrated inventory tracking saves 12 hours/week on manual counts

Conclusion

To dominate in 2025: 1) Adopt cloud POS with QR ordering like AppsPOS, 2) Leverage automation to optimize labor, 3) Prioritize systems with real-time analytics. Explore Toast’s 2025 industry report for deeper insights.

Citations

DBS Startup Xchange - Itacho Sushi Case Study
National Restaurant Association 2025 POS Trends
Hospitality Tech Labor Savings Report (June 2025)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the #1 POS system for restaurants in 2025?

Toast holds 34% market share due to its all-in-one platform, per National Restaurant Association data.

How does QR ordering reduce labor costs?

Customers input orders directly, cutting 25% of server tasks. AppsPOS users report $18k/year staffing savings.

Which POS works best for fast-casual restaurants?

Square for Kiosks leads with 41% adoption—its modular design suits customizable workflows.

Do POS systems integrate with delivery apps?

Top systems like Toast sync with DoorDash/Uber Eats, auto-updating inventory in real-time.