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Opening a buffet or cafeteria: a point-of-sale checklist

A buffet sells a lot in small amounts, so every second at the till matters. Get these ready before day one.

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Hardware

One touch device or a laptop is enough, with a thermal receipt printer, a cash drawer and a barcode scanner for packaged items.

  • An 80 mm thermal printer on the network or USB
  • A cash drawer opened by the printer
  • A barcode scanner that types like a keyboard

The menu

Keep a few clear categories (sandwiches, juices, drinks, packaged items) and enter each packaged item’s barcode so one scan adds it.

Stock

Turn on stock tracking for packaged items and record the first purchase by the carton with its pieces, so stock starts by the piece at the right cost.

Shifts and cash

Open every shift with a float and close it with a cash count. Any cash taken for an urgent purchase is recorded with its reason, and the closing report shows it all.

E-invoicing

Every sale needs a simplified tax invoice with a QR code. Complete the business details, legal name and VAT number, and connect to Fatoora from the ZATCA center before you start.

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