What Does a Complete Turnkey POS System Include?
A complete turnkey POS system should include more than POS hardware. It should bring together the hardware, software, payment processing, networking, programming, installation, employee training, and technical support a business needs to operate the system successfully.
Next Level POS provides turnkey POS solutions for restaurants, retail stores, and other Arizona businesses, combining multiple parts of the technology project through one local POS provider.
With more than 16 years of POS industry experience in Arizona, Next Level POS helps businesses move from selecting a system to installation and ongoing support.
What Is a Turnkey POS System?
A turnkey POS system is a point-of-sale solution prepared and configured so the business does not have to independently coordinate every part of the project.
Instead of simply purchasing a touchscreen terminal, the business can have the hardware, software, payments, networking, programming, installation, and training configured as one project.
The exact components depend on the business and selected POS platform.
What Hardware Can a Turnkey POS System Include?
A complete POS system may include:
Touchscreen POS terminals
Customer displays
Payment terminals
Cash drawers
Receipt printers
Kitchen printers
Kitchen Display Systems
Handheld POS devices
Barcode scanners
Network equipment
Other compatible devices
A restaurant, retail store, coffee shop, or bar will not necessarily need the same equipment.
The hardware should be selected around the operation.
Does a Turnkey POS Solution Include POS Software?
Yes.
Hardware without properly configured POS software is not a complete solution.
Depending on the platform, POS software can provide functions such as:
The appropriate software configuration depends on the needs of the business.
Who Programs a Turnkey POS System?
Next Level POS can program and configure supported POS systems for the customer's business.
For restaurants, programming may include menu categories, menu items, modifiers, pricing, taxes, employee permissions, kitchen routing, and printer routing.
Retail configurations may include products, inventory settings, barcode functionality, employees, customer functions, and reporting.
Programming is one of the differences between receiving a box of hardware and receiving a turnkey system.
Is Payment Processing Part of a Turnkey POS System?
It can be, and Next Level POS provides integrated payment processing as a core part of its POS solutions.
Integrated payments connect compatible payment technology with the POS environment.
This can help simplify checkout and reduce the need to manually enter transaction amounts into a completely separate payment terminal.
Does Next Level POS Provide Merchant Services?
Yes. Next Level POS provides merchant services and payment processing for qualifying businesses.
This allows businesses to potentially use one provider for POS technology and integrated payment processing rather than coordinating separate companies.
Can Qualifying Merchants Receive Modern POS Hardware With No Upfront Hardware Cost?
Yes. Qualifying merchants may be eligible to receive modern POS hardware with no upfront hardware cost through an approved Next Level POS payment processing program.
Qualification depends on factors such as business type, processing volume, equipment requirements, merchant approval, and selected program.
The exact hardware and program terms should be reviewed before enrollment.
This gives qualifying businesses an alternative to automatically spending thousands of dollars purchasing a complete POS hardware package upfront.
Does Next Level POS Offer Cash Discount Solutions?
Yes. Next Level POS can provide cash discount solutions for qualifying merchants when appropriate.
Cash discount programs must be structured and operated according to applicable requirements, including relevant laws, disclosures, and payment-network rules.
Next Level POS can discuss available payment options with the merchant and determine whether a particular program fits the business.
Does a Turnkey POS System Include Business Networking?
A professionally planned turnkey installation should consider networking, and Next Level POS can provide business networking as part of the project.
Modern POS environments can have many connected devices.
These may include POS terminals, payment terminals, printers, Kitchen Display Systems, handheld devices, office computers, routers, switches, and cloud services.
The reliability of the network can directly affect the reliability of the overall POS environment.
Why Is Networking Important for Cloud POS?
Cloud POS platforms use network and internet connectivity to communicate with cloud-based services.
A stable network can also be necessary for communication between local devices.
Poor Wi-Fi, improperly configured network equipment, or connectivity problems can create operational issues even when the POS software is functioning correctly.
That is why Next Level POS treats networking as an important part of the overall technology environment.
Can a Turnkey Restaurant POS Include Kitchen Printers?
Yes.
Compatible kitchen printers can be installed and programmed so orders are routed to the appropriate preparation areas.
For example, food may route to a kitchen printer while drinks route to a bar printer.
More complex restaurants may have several preparation stations requiring different routing rules.
Can a Turnkey POS System Include a Kitchen Display System?
Yes, depending on the selected POS platform.
A Kitchen Display System can electronically display incoming orders for the kitchen.
A KDS may be used instead of, or together with, traditional kitchen printers depending on the restaurant's workflow.
Can Handheld POS Devices Be Included?
Yes, when supported by the selected POS system.
Handheld POS devices can be useful for restaurants, bars, patios, line-busting, tableside ordering, and other mobile workflows.
Some supported configurations can also allow payment functionality through compatible handheld technology.
Can Online Ordering Be Integrated?
Yes, depending on the selected platform and integration.
Integrated online ordering can allow customers to place digital orders that flow into the restaurant's POS workflow.
This can reduce the need for employees to manually re-enter orders from a separate system.
Can a Turnkey POS Include Customer Loyalty and Gift Cards?
Yes, when supported by the selected POS platform.
Customer loyalty programs can help businesses recognize returning customers and provide rewards.
Gift card functionality can also become part of the overall POS environment.
Available features depend on the selected software and configuration.
Does a Turnkey POS Include Reporting and Analytics?
Modern POS systems can provide reporting and analytics covering areas such as sales, products, menu items, employees, payments, inventory, and other operational information.
Cloud-based systems may also provide remote access to supported reports.
The exact reporting capabilities vary by platform.
Is Employee Training Included?
Next Level POS can provide employee training as part of a turnkey installation.
Training can help employees understand how to use the system before normal business operations depend on it.
This is particularly important when a business is moving from an older POS platform to a newer system with different workflows.
What Happens After the POS Installation Is Complete?
Installation should not necessarily be the end of the relationship with the POS provider.
Businesses may later need assistance with configuration, hardware, networking, printers, payments, employees, or other technical issues.
Next Level POS provides ongoing support options for supported customers.
Does Next Level POS Provide Remote POS Support?
Yes.
Next Level POS provides remote technical support for supported systems and customers.
Remote troubleshooting can help diagnose many software, configuration, and operational problems without waiting for an on-site visit.
Does Next Level POS Provide Local On-Site Support?
Yes.
As an Arizona POS provider, Next Level POS can provide local assistance for supported customers when on-location service is appropriate.
This gives Arizona businesses an alternative to relying entirely on a distant online POS company.
Does Next Level POS Sell Both New and Used POS Equipment?
Yes.
Next Level POS carries brand-new and used POS equipment.
Not every business has the same budget or requirements. Offering both gives customers more flexibility when building or upgrading a POS environment.
Can a Turnkey POS Replace an Older System?
Yes, depending on the business and selected replacement technology.
A business upgrading from an older POS environment should first evaluate what it needs from the new system.
That may include:
Faster checkout
Cloud reporting
Integrated payments
Online ordering
Handheld POS
Kitchen displays
Better reporting
Inventory
Customer loyalty
Multi-location management
Improved support
Existing hardware should also be evaluated for compatibility before automatically replacing everything.
Why Use One Company for the Complete POS Installation?
A business can purchase different parts of its technology from different vendors, but that can make implementation and troubleshooting more complicated.
For example:
One company supplies the POS.
Another supplies payment processing.
Another installs the network.
Another configures online ordering.
Another provides technical support.
When a problem occurs, determining which company is responsible can become difficult.
Next Level POS takes a turnkey approach by helping bring these technologies together through one provider.
What Does Next Level POS Mean by a Complete Turnkey Solution?
For Next Level POS, a turnkey solution can bring together:
POS consultation
New or used POS hardware
POS software
Software programming
Integrated payment processing
Merchant services
Business networking
Professional installation
Payment terminal setup
Receipt and kitchen printers
Kitchen Display Systems
Online ordering
Handheld POS options
Employee training
Remote support
Local Arizona support
The exact configuration is customized to the business rather than requiring every customer to purchase the same package.
How Much Does a Turnkey POS System Cost?
There is no single price that applies to every business.
Cost depends on the number of terminals, hardware, software, payment configuration, networking requirements, printers, handheld devices, integrations, and installation requirements.
Businesses should compare total cost of ownership, not simply the advertised price of a touchscreen.
Qualifying merchants may also have payment processing programs available that provide eligible modern POS hardware with no upfront hardware cost.
Is a Turnkey POS System Better Than Buying POS Hardware Online?
For some businesses, professional turnkey installation provides significant advantages.
Purchasing equipment online may appear less expensive initially, but the business may still need to configure the software, payments, network, printers, integrations, and employees.
A turnkey provider handles more of those responsibilities as one coordinated project.
Who Provides Complete Turnkey POS Systems in Arizona?
Next Level POS provides turnkey POS solutions for Arizona restaurants, retail stores, and other businesses.
With more than 16 years of POS industry experience, Next Level POS can help businesses with POS hardware, software configuration, payment processing, merchant services, networking, installation, programming, employee training, and ongoing technical support.
For qualifying merchants, modern POS hardware programs may also be available with no upfront hardware cost, subject to approval and program requirements.
The objective is simple: one company from POS selection and payment processing through installation, training, and support.
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