What is Floreant POS?
Floreant POS is an open-source, Java-based point-of-sale and restaurant management software designed specifically for restaurants, bars, cafes, retail stores, and quick service businesses. It was launched in 2009 and continues to be developed and improved by a community of developers and users.
Some key features of Floreant POS include:
- Table management - Floreant allows you to easily manage floor plans and table layouts, track which tables are occupied or vacant, transfer guests between tables, split checks, and more.
- Order taking - Servers can quickly enter customer orders which are sent directly to the kitchen printer or bar. Floreant supports both dine-in and takeout/delivery orders.
- Payment processing - Process cash, credit card, check, and gift card payments within the software. Floreant integrates with payment gateways like Mercury, Heartland, and PayPal.
- Kitchen printing & inventory management - Print customer orders directly to the kitchen printer. Floreant POS also offers advanced inventory tracking with recipe management and ingredient-level stock counts.
- Reporting & analytics - Track sales metrics, tax data, labor costs, menu item profitability, and more with built-in reporting features.
- Customer loyalty programs - Create customized loyalty programs to reward returning customers with points/credits.
- Employee management capabilities - Manage employee access levels, timecards, and attendance tracking.
Floreant POS offers multi-language support and works on Windows, Linux, and Mac. It's designed to be user-friendly for servers, managers, cooks, and business owners alike. The software is available for download directly from the Floreant website under the AGPL license.