Solutions built for the grind, backed by smart hardware
POINT OF SALE HARDWARE
Handle everything from cozy corners to a full-house frenzy with point of sale hardware from Genius, available for drive-thru, tableside or counter service — engineered to keep lines moving, shifts smooth + guests happy.
Your countertop’s smartest addition yet
The Genius countertop POS is your restaurant’s hub — modular, sleek and built to fit any setup with a 15.6” screen and unmatched flexibility.
- Serve guests up to 4x faster
- Mount anywhere with PoE power
- Easily upgrade CPUs or hubs anytime
- Streamline your setup with hidden cables
- Built for durability in any setting
Handheld power that runs your restaurant smarter
Compact, rugged and reliable, the Genius handheld POS gives waitstaff everything needed to serve and delight — right at their fingertips.
Perfect for tableside ordering from bar to patio, keeping orders on track and service fast.
- Order, modify and split checks at the table
- Increase sales with built-in upsell prompts
- Get all-day power with 8+ hours of battery
- Guard against spills, drops and dust
- Let guests pay anywhere with secure EMV payments
- Extend service to patios, pop-ups and beyond
A handheld POS solution for every part of the house
Lead every shift with precision, from the first table to the last call of the night.
Server
Manage service with color coding, modifiers + table payments.
Host
Organize the floor with waitlists, table status + order tracking.
Bartender
Streamline bar service by managing tabs, transfers and payment.
Guest
Let diners tip easily with preset options on an intuitive screen.
Keep the kitchen in sync
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KDS monitor
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Screen connector
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Bump bar
Kitchen Display System
The command center of your kitchen, the KDS keeps tickets flowing, lines organized + service running at full speed. Mounted at prep stations or expo counters, it displays live orders in real time, helping your team get every order right and keep guests happy.
- Eliminate paper tickets
- Update orders instantly across stations
- Minimize miscommunication between FOH and BOH
- Prioritize items and automate coursing
- Track ticket times
Screen connector
The unsung hero of the kitchen, the screen connector links all stations together so each area stays in lockstep, ensuring flawless order flow.
- Sync orders across all stations in real time
- Connect across multiple devices + platforms
- Reduce bottlenecks and improve speed of service
Bump bar
A tactile input tool for high-volume kitchens, the bump bar complements touchscreen KDS systems. Perfect for fast-paced areas where gloves, spills and wet hands make touchscreens tricky, it requires fewer recalibrations and creates less smudges — so it’s always ready for rush hour.
- Withstands heat, grease and frequent use
- Processes tickets fast with physical keys
- Keeps pace during high-volume shifts
Free up employees with self-service kiosks
Let guests order their way and provide a personalized experience every time they visit your QSR, including loyalty lookups, dietary info and past order details.
Freestanding and mountable
Free-standing and countertop
Grab and go
Tap into guest satisfaction
Smarter screens for smarter service
Update menus instantly and adjust pricing and promotions across your entire chain with a single click, all while keeping your branding consistent. Vibrant visuals highlight specials and drive upsells, while bright, durable screens deliver reliable performance indoors and out.
Upgrade your indoor displays and digital menu boards
Engage guests the moment they walk through the door with eye-catching digital menu boards for enterprise and small businesses that showcase your selection, plus encourage add-ons while making ordering effortless.
- Commercial-grade UHD and 4K signage displays
- Powered by LG webOS 6.0
- System-on-chip (SOC), no additional hardware needed
- Available in 43” to 86” sizing
- 16/7 rated
Elevate your outdoor digital menu boards
Weather-proof your menus with dynamic displays that stay fresh, engaging and easy to manage. Deliver vivid visuals optimized for clear visibility in any lightning condition, whether at the drive-thru, concession stand or beyond.
- Commercial-grade UHD and 4K signage displays
- Powered by LG webOS 6.0
- System-on-chip (SOC), no additional hardware needed
- Available in 43” to 86” sizing
- 16/7 rated
Stay on top of every order with sophisticated drive thru technology
Monitor every lane and capture every order with an intelligent drive-thru camera system. Mounted in your lanes, it improves communication, boosts staff efficiency + helps ensure every order is made just right.
Order accuracy
Spot mistakes before they happen and fire orders flawlessly with visual confirmation.
Operational efficiency
Optimize lane movement and accelerate service at peak times.
Safety and security
Safeguard your team and diners with advanced lane monitoring.
POS hardware FAQs
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What is point of sale hardware?
Point of sale (POS) hardware includes physical devices, like countertop terminals, handheld devices, kitchen display systems, kiosks and digital menu boards, that work with POS software to run transactions and manage operations.
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How does POS hardware improve operations?
The right POS hardware streamlines ordering, payment and reporting with fewer manual back-office tasks, which helps speed up service, reduce errors and provide a smoother experience for customers and staff.
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What types of POS hardware are available?
Restaurant point of sale hardware can include countertop POS systems, handheld devices, kitchen display systems (KDS), self-service kiosks, cash drawers and card readers. Some POS hardware is all-in-one, giving you everything in a single sleek system, while others are modular and allow you to build a setup that grows with your restaurant’s needs.
Genius also offers retail POS systems for retail businesses like auto shops, boutiques, bookstores, drug stores and pet shops.
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What features should I look for in a countertop POS system?
The best POS system for your business depends on your business needs, but ultimately will be a flexible, cloud-based POS system that syncs across all devices in real time and offers durable hardware, intuitive software and integration abilities.
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How do handheld POS devices benefit staff and customers?
Handheld ordering devices for restaurants speed up ordering, reduce errors, increase upselling and free staff to spend more time interacting with guests.
Customers benefit, too, with faster service, efficient communication and flexible tableside payments, available with debit cards, credit cards, gift cards and more.
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How does a kitchen display system (KDS) improve restaurant operations?
Small but mighty, a kitchen display system (KDS) improves ticket times, order accuracy and food pacing, keeping every dish tracked and timed from start to finish.
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Why should restaurants add self-service kiosks?
Ideal for small businesses selling tacos to multi-national fast casual restaurants, self-service kiosks let guests order and pay on their own, reducing wait times and labor strain and boosting upsells through suggested add-ons.
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What are digital menu boards?
Even if your restaurant doesn’t use them yet, you’ve seen them at your favorite Mediterranean spot or wing joint. Digital menu boards are engaging screen-based displays that replace static signage, allowing you to easily update prices, promotions and menu items in real time.
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Why do restaurants need drive-thru cameras?
Like many other POS components, drive-thru cameras improve order accuracy, optimize flow — especially during peak hours — and help personalize the customer experience.
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How do cameras improve service speed?
By giving staff real-time visuals of cars and orders, drive-thru cameras help teams spot bottlenecks and prepare orders more accurately, ultimately cutting down on miscommunication and moving lines faster.
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