Why digital price tags are the future of corporate catering

By Lucie Homuth in Nicht kategorisiert

Digitalisation is not only changing the way we communicate and shop – it is also revolutionising the catering and communal dining industries. With qnips’ NFC (Near Field Communication) e-paper, we offer a scan & go solution that combines efficiency, guest experience and sustainability.

The image shows a smartphone with the qnips app open and ready to scan the digital price tag in the background.

It is more than just a digital price tag. Why e-paper?

Traditional price tags have to be printed, replaced and checked manually on a regular basis. This takes time, causes errors and leads to enormous paper consumption in the long term. With e-paper displays, these problems are a thing of the past:

  • Availability of dashboard data: Thanks to the interface with merchandise management, the relevant data is available to you in the qnips dashboard, allowing data to be displayed on the individual e-paper displays.
  • Digital updates in seconds – all content can be customised centrally via the qnips dashboard.
  • Maximum flexibility – whether prices, allergens, nutritional values or daily specials: everything is displayed accurately and clearly.
  • Focus on sustainability – by eliminating paper and printed materials, you not only reduce waste but also protect the environment.
  • Ordering process: Guests scan the digital price tag, the product is automatically added to their shopping basket and can be paid for directly via their mobile device.

How it works

qnips enables easy integration of Scan & Go into your canteen processes:

Guests can tap the signs with their smartphone and the desired product is automatically added to the app’s shopping basket without having to be selected manually. You then have the option of choosing whether you want to pay by mobile using digital credit, a payment service provider, credit or debit cards, meaning that, in theory, a traditional cash register is no longer needed. The result: a seamless, digital ordering and payment process.

Your advantages at a glance

  • Time savings: No manual updates and no need to replace signs and content, because now everything is digital.
  • Error prevention: Always up-to-date and accurate information thanks to centralised management.
  • Better guest experience: Interactive and intuitive operation for your customers – simply scan, pay and enjoy.
  • Sustainability: Less paper waste and resource consumption.
  • Modern appearance: Digital price tags create an innovative look and a digital dining experience.
  • Coupon redemption: Coupons and loyalty points can also be redeemed during the Scan & Go purchase process.
  • Mobile payment experience: Payments are easily processed on mobile devices, eliminating the need for a traditional cash register.
The image shows an NFC e-paper display that digitally shows the price and product name of the product.

A step into the future

With NFC e-paper, you can rely on digital precision and efficiency while creating a modern, sustainable dining experience. Whether in company catering, canteens or catering services: E-paper displays are the ideal solution for optimising processes and delighting your guests.

Best practice from company catering

A leading caterer from the Netherlands shows how digital price tags bring real benefits in practice: Price and menu changes are automatically imported, guests conveniently scan the displays with their smartphones and pay on the go – without the need for a traditional cash register. This saves time in daily operations, reduces paper consumption and makes processes significantly more efficient.

Take a look behind the scenes: YouTube

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Less waiting, more efficiency: qnips and CashControl simplify payment in the canteen

By Thilo in Nicht kategorisiert

Hamburg, 14th March 2023

At the latest since the Corona pandemic, the use of cash is gradually fading into the background in Germany. At this year’s Internorga, qnips therefore focused on cashless payment alternatives for company canteens. In cooperation with CashControl, a company that specialises in accounting and cash register software, an example of a cashless canteen was presented at the trade fair.

A feature that benefits everyone!

The integration of CashControl’s POS software into the qnips platform offers canteen guests a digital all-in-one solution for the entire process, from food overview and selection to payment. The required credit can be easily topped up on a smartphone in advance, so that all that is needed to pay for the food is to scan a QR code from the app at the POS. Or, for those who prefer analogue payment, a prepaid card can be used, which is then scanned at the POS. Cashless payment saves employees long queues at the checkout and ensures a more relaxing lunch break because it is used more effectively. At the same time, cashless payment has a positive effect on staffing levels, as there is less need for cashiers, who can then provide support in other areas.

qnips x CashControl: Shared innovation in payments

“We are very happy about the partnership with CashControl. It allows us to always offer our customers a personalised payment option. Be it via an analogue employee card, scanning a QR code or the classic credit or debit card,” says Christian Brützel, owner of qnips GmbH. Claus Studener, Managing Director of CashControl, is equally satisfied: “Through the various customer cases of qnips, we are constantly broadening our horizons and becoming aware of new features. An example of this is the credit system that we were able to integrate together with one of the largest catering companies in Europe.”

About qnips

qnips is a cloud-based catering platform that helps businesses improve and digitise their catering operations. qnips automates ordering and payment processes, creates digital menus and designs marketing content that can be delivered directly to apps, web and digital signage. The platform simplifies allergen labelling and the analysis of relevant data on ordering and consumption patterns, as well as customer satisfaction. As a result, processes can be digitised and time and resources can be used more efficiently.

About CashControl

CashControl has been developing specialised cashless accounting and cash register software for community and professional catering since 1991. Their special focus is on cashless accounting at the point of sale. The CashControl cash register software works with the most modern, contact-free media and chip cards.

Press contact:
qnips GmbH
Nathalie Schneider
+49 511 – 165899-0
nathalie.schneider@qnips.io