The second location is exciting. The fifth is where process debt compounds. A multi-location POS is not just “the same login twice” — it is shared truth for menus, staff permissions, and cash.
Centralize the master menu, then allow location overrides for price and 86 status. That keeps brand consistency while respecting local costs and supply.
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Start free trialRoles should travel with the person. A server who floats between sites should not need a new mental model of the POS. Train once; enforce with role-based access everywhere.
Reporting must answer both questions: “How did Location B do last night?” and “How is the brand trending this month?” If managers export three CSVs to answer either, your stack is fighting you.
Pick one system of record for orders end to end — QR, POS, kitchen, payments. Dual entry across tools is how multi-unit groups lose inventory accuracy and guest history.