News
Jan 2012
We have added a new product!
CATS (Card at Table Service) is a practical alternative to the
process of how credit card transactions are
handled in restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and many other hospitality
environments. Designed so that the
customer’s credit card never has to leave the table, CATS provides
the security customers demand and
reduces the risk for lost or stolen credit cards.
Benefits of CATS:
• Streamlines productivity increasing table
turnover
• Exceeds PCI DSS requirements for payment processing solutions
• Affordable alternative to Pay at Table or manual methods
• Seamlessly integrates into virtually any point of sale system
• Easy to set up; simple to use, requires little training or
technical support
• Handles a variety of transaction types, from split tickets to gift
cards
Contact us for a demo of CATS today!!
Sept 2011
Cabaret is growing more!
Cabaret Systems would
like to welcome back Mike Williams. Mike has worked for Cabaret Systems before leaving to pursue his own business.
Mike will join our ever growing HelpDesk staff and installers. Please join me and all of
us at Cabaret in welcoming Mike back! He can be reached at
his email address of
MWilliams@cabaretsystesms.com or calling our
July 2011
Miku Restaurant Implements Squirrel POS Software on Apple iPad
Innovative
Vancouver Restaurant selects Squirrel Systems as their POS provider
for leading technology, ease of use, and timely support.
Vancouver, BC (PRWEB) July 20, 2011 —
Squirrel Systems, a pioneering point of sale technology provider
to the hospitality industry, has announced that
Miku Restaurant recently implemented the Squirrel Professional
POS system on the Apple iPad in its location in Vancouver, Canada.
"There are many POS systems out there, but the system we are looking
to create is Miku-specific. We selected Squirrel for its efficient,
customizable POS system that streamlines service and assists Miku
Restaurant in developing a true guest-driven environment," said
George Katagai, CEO and President of Miku Restaurant. Another
location is projected to open in Los Angeles and Mr. Katagai
continued, "We will be using the Squirrel POS software and Apple
hardware in all of our establishments around North America."
Squirrel Professional for the Apple iPad is easy to use and
maintains the aesthetic design of the restaurant; both were factors
in selecting the system. According to Gary Hutton, Manager of Miku
Restaurant, "From the management team especially, the extremely
intuitive manner in which the system can be customized and updated
is a welcome relief from our previous system. The iPads work very
well as standalone units, and are of course much sleeker and more
compact than our previous POS terminals."
Miku Restaurant has also been delighted with the level of local
support provided by Squirrel Systems. Feedback from Miku staff has
been integrated or implemented almost immediately, which is another
advantage over the previous system.
Bob Mackett, President of Squirrel Systems, is pleased to have been
selected as the POS provider for Miku Restaurant. Mr. Mackett said,
"With their Aburi flame-seared sushi, Miku is certainly familiar
with creating an innovative taste experience for their customers. By
implementing Squirrel Professional on the Apple iPad, Miku takes the
innovation further with a technology solution that enhances the
guest experience even more."
About Miku Restaurant
With a big vision and hardly any English, Owner and Executive Chef
Seigo Nakamura took his family business of nearly six decades across
the world in 2008 with the opening of Miku Restaurant in downtown
Vancouver, Canada. Successfully operating eight restaurants in the
southern Japanese city of Miyazaki, going international was never an
'if,' but a matter of 'When' and 'Where.' Specializing in
beautifully executed Aburi (flame-seared) sushi and entrée dishes,
the Miku Restaurant concept has fit in to the city’s flair for
multicultural cuisine and healthy living. Miku has quickly grown a
reputation amongst local foodies and its unprecedented success
inspires Seigo to continue international ventures to share his
passion for food and people. A second international location in Los
Angeles, California is planned. For more information, visit
mikurestaurant.com.
About Squirrel Systems
Squirrel Systems, the point of sale pioneer, is proud to be
celebrating 27 years as a technology provider to the global
hospitality industry. In 1984, Squirrel revolutionized the industry
with the first touchscreen restaurant POS system. Over the years,
Squirrel introduced advancements such as integrated credit card
authorization through the POS and native Microsoft SQL Server
databases for real time data access. This spirit of innovation and
success continues today with award-winning and customer-focused
products like Squirrel Professional, Squirrel in a Box, Squirrel in
a Box for Hotels, and Squirrel Mobility, as well as unparalleled
support programs such as Squirrel EasyCare, Squirrel SmartWatch, and
Squirrel DataStore. Squirrel is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner
and offers solutions that meet the highest level of Payment Card
Industry validation, PA DSS. For more information
calling our
March 2011
Cabaret is growing
Cabaret Systems would
like to welcome a new person to our Sales and Support force.
Kerry Mankins, has a long history in the Point Of Sale
business. Starting out working in restaurants for that
firsthand knowledge of how the business operates. She
has also worked in programming, Technical Support and Sales of Point
of Sale Systems. We feel that this makes her very well
qualified to join our group and working in extending and supporting
our Squirrel customer list. Please join me and all of
us at Cabaret in welcoming Kerry! She can be reached at
her email address of
kmankins@cabaretsystesms.com or calling our
Cabaret Systems is proud to announce the addition of OpenTable interfaced with Squirrel in one of our Charlotte sites, Lava Bistro. This upscale, local favorite is an ideal choice because it enjoys such a high volume of business, often leaving the hostess with little time to manage the door while still having to take reservations by phone. Now, with OpenTable, customers can enjoy the ease of making online reservations themselves, knowing that their table will be waiting when they arrive.
OpenTable is the leading supplier of reservation, table management and guest management software for restaurants. In addition, the company operates www.opentable.com, the world’s most popular website for making restaurant reservations online.
With more than 7,000 restaurant customers throughout North America, Europe and Asia, the OpenTable hardware and software system replaces pen-and-paper at the host stand. It automates the process of taking reservations and managing tables, while allowing restaurants to build robust diner databases for superior guest recognition and targeted e-mail marketing.
Each month, more than 1.8 million people dine out with reservations booked online through www.opentable.com. This represents an estimated $900 million in annual restaurant revenue. For restaurants on the OpenTable network, the company’s website increases revenue and profitability by filling seats that would otherwise remain empty.
For diners, concierges and administrative professionals, the website provides a fast, efficient way to find available tables that meet desired criteria for cuisine, price and location at a specified time. Reservations are free and can be made around the clock. The website is directly connected to the thousands of computerized reservation systems at OpenTable restaurants. Search results reflect actual, "real-time" availability and reservations are immediately recorded in the same electronic reservation book used by the hostess or maitre’d.
OpenTable is another example of Cabaret Systems continuing efforts to associate itself with quality programs, as well as provide unparalleled support, to ensure that our customers can better serve their customers.