Integrating Heartland POS with EZ-Chow Self-Service Kiosk

August 9, 2024

At EZ-Chow, we understand restaurants’ daily challenges with changing customer expectations and behaviors. That’s why we’ve developed an innovative solution that has gained tremendous popularity in the industry. Our self-service kiosks integrated with the Heartland POS system offer a seamless and efficient online ordering experience, revolutionizing restaurant operations and enhancing customer satisfaction.

Today, I’ll discuss ways in which integrating Heartland POS with our self-service kiosks can benefit your restaurant.

Introduction: Heartland POS and EZ-Chow

Heartland Payment Systems provides secure payment processing solutions for businesses. Its robust suite of products and services empowers merchants across various industries to streamline operations and enhance customer experiences.

At EZ-Chow, we offer a comprehensive online ordering platform that helps restaurants improve their online presence and increase their revenue potential. Our platform provides seamless integration with existing websites, direct POS system integration, and customizable branding options, making it a trusted partner for restaurants looking to optimize their online ordering capabilities.

We understand that merchants are constantly searching for alternatives to Heartland’s services. We have partnered with Heartland Payment Systems to integrate their point of sale (POS) system with our EZ-Chow Self-Service Kiosk. This complete solution overcomes the system’s limitations and offers restaurants many benefits to improve operations.

Limitations of Heartland POS

At EZ-Chow, we understand that while Heartland POS is a robust system that offers various features and functionalities, it is essential to address its limitations to understand the need for integration with our Self-Service Kiosk.

  • Limited online ordering capabilities: The Heartland POS system may have limited or basic online ordering capabilities, which may not meet the evolving needs of restaurants and their customers in today’s digital age.

  • Lack of customization options: Restaurants often require customization options to align their online ordering platforms with their brand identity and customer preferences. The Heartland POS system may not provide the necessary level of customization by restaurants.

  • Complex integration process: Integrating the Heartland POS system with other third-party solutions can be complex and time-consuming, requiring technical expertise and resources that may not be readily available for all restaurants.

Restaurants can integrate the Heartland POS system with our EZ-Chow self-service kiosk to overcome these limitations and unlock the full potential of online ordering.

Benefits of Integrating EZ-Chow Kiosks with Heartland POS

Integrating our EZ-Chow self-service kiosks with the Heartland POS system offers a comprehensive range of benefits that can significantly enhance your restaurant’s online ordering experience. Let me explore these benefits in detail:

  1. Lower Labor Costs: One key advantage of integrating our EZ-Chow self-service kiosks with the Heartland POS system is the potential to reduce labor costs. Restaurants can streamline their ordering process and minimize the need for additional staff by enabling customers to place orders directly through the self-service kiosks. This allows staff to focus on essential tasks like food prep and service, which reduces labor costs.

  2. Increased Order Accuracy: Ensuring order accuracy is paramount for maintaining high customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. Integrating our EZ-Chow Self-Service Kiosk and the Heartland POS system significantly reduces the chances of order errors and miscommunications. Customers can directly input their orders through the kiosks’ user-friendly interface, ensuring accurate order placement. This enhances the overall dining experience and minimizes the chances of order remakes and customer complaints, ultimately saving time and resources for your restaurant.

  3. Upselling and Cross-Selling Opportunities: Integrating our self-service kiosks with the Heartland POS system creates opportunities for upselling and cross-selling. To make the kiosk interface more effective, restaurants can add more menu items, promotions, and special offers to encourage customers to explore and order more items. Restaurants can generate more revenue by strategically promoting high-value options to increase the average order value.

  4. Branded and Customizable Experience: Establishing customer loyalty and recognition requires a consistent brand image. It is essential to maintain this image to ensure that customers can recognize and trust your brand. This helps customers recognize and trust your brand, leading to increased sales and success. With our Self-Service Kiosk integrated with the Heartland POS system, you can create a fully branded and customizable online ordering experience. From the kiosk interface to the order confirmation screen, you can incorporate your restaurant’s logo, colors, and design elements, ensuring a cohesive brand experience for your customers. This level of customization helps your restaurant stand out and reinforces your brand identity.

  5. Streamlined Online Ordering Process: We have developed the Self-Service Kiosk to simplify and streamline your online ordering process. Our interface is user-friendly and designed to allow easy navigation of the menu and customization of orders. The intuitive kiosk minimizes the learning curve and reduces order errors, ensuring a seamless ordering experience.

  6. Enhanced Customer Satisfaction: At EZ-Chow, we recognize the significance of accommodating the requirements of our tech-savvy customers who favor a fast and hassle-free ordering process. We understand that in today’s world, convenience is vital, and we strive to provide our customers with a seamless and efficient experience every time they order from us. That’s why we offer a self-service ordering option through our kiosks. Our self-service kiosks allow customers to take control of their orders, resulting in faster service and reduced wait times. Enhancing customer experience increases satisfaction and encourages repeat business and positive word-of-mouth recommendations.

  7. Efficient Order Management: Integrating a Self-Service Kiosk with the Heartland POS system can significantly benefit our customers. Integrating the two systems enables real-time order management. Customers who order through the kiosk are automatically sent to the appropriate kitchen or bar printers for preparation. This streamlined process eliminates the need for manual order entry, reducing the chances of errors and ensuring efficient order processing.

  8. Data-Driven Insights: Integrating our Self-Service Kiosk with the Heartland POS system provides valuable data-driven insights to help you make informed business decisions. The kiosk captures customer data, such as order history and preferences, which can be leveraged to personalize marketing and enhance customer engagement. The integration allows for real-time inventory management, reducing out-of-stock situations.

Additionally, the POS system integration allows for real-time inventory management, enabling better control over stock levels and reducing the chances of out-of-stock situations.

Use Case – Archibalds

To better understand how the Heartland POS system can be integrated with the EZ-Chow Self-Service Kiosk, let’s explore some use case examples:

Archibalds, a Drive-Thru and Restaurant Char-Broiler opened on January 19, 2000, in Ontario, California, integrated the Heartland POS system with the EZ-Chow Self-Service Kiosk to elevate their dining experience at their Menifee location. The self-service kiosks offered a seamless and personalized ordering process, allowing customers to customize their steak cuts, cooking preferences, and side dishes. By leveraging the kiosk’s branding capabilities, Archibalds created a visually stunning interface that reflected their upscale brand image. The integration improved order accuracy, increased operational efficiency, and enhanced customer satisfaction, positioning Archibalds as a top choice for fine dining in the region.

5 Steps to Integrate Our Self-Service Kiosk with Heartland POS

Following these five user-friendly steps, restaurant operators can seamlessly integrate EZ-Chow’s Self-Service Kiosks with their Heartland POS system.

  1. Log-in to Heartland Restaurant Portal 
  2. Once logged in, if multi-unit merchant, select the desired location at the top right hand corner of the screen, once logged in.
  3. Press the menu button (top-left hand corner), you should see a list of options, select “integrations”
  4. You may see a list of integration options, if EZ-Chow is not listed, create an integration. Press the “New” button (right hand corner of screen)
  5. Select Integration Type of API, and Integration Partner, “EZ-Chow”, select Save. Please provide us the API Key (by copying and pasting using your mouse)

EZ-Chow can now begin the onboarding process of communicating with the Heartland POS. 

In conclusion, integrating the Heartland POS system with our EZ-Chow Self-Service Kiosk offers a range of benefits that can significantly enhance your restaurant’s online ordering experience. By leveraging the seamless integration between the Heartland POS system and our kiosk, you can unlock new revenue streams, improve operational efficiency, and delight customers with a modern and convenient online ordering experience. At EZ-Chow, this integration empowers restaurants to thrive in today’s competitive landscape, from reducing labor costs and increasing order accuracy to providing upselling opportunities and a branded customer experience. To enhance your restaurant’s online ordering experience, consider integrating the Heartland POS system with the EZ-Chow Self-Service Kiosk.

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Bernie Fussenegger
Bernie Fussenegger,
Marketing,Branding & e-Commerce -Consultant
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