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Notes on running NodeDR OrderRestro
Practical write-ups on why a free, self-hosted restaurant POS is worth it, and how the features actually help on a busy night.
Free Restaurant POS Software: What "Free" Actually Means
Most "free" restaurant POS plans are free trials or free-until-you-grow. What changes when the software itself — not just a tier of it — is actually free.
Why an Offline Restaurant POS Matters When Your WiFi Doesn't Work
A cloud POS going down during Friday dinner rush isn't a hypothetical — it's a matter of time. What running billing and the kitchen screen locally changes.
Restaurant POS vs. Pen, Paper, and Spreadsheets
Handwritten KOTs and an Excel sheet at closing time work — until the restaurant gets busy. Where a real POS actually pays for itself.
What a Kitchen Display System (KDS) Actually Fixes on a Busy Night
Paper KOTs get lost, smudged, and forgotten under the pass. A kitchen display screen doesn't make food faster — it makes tickets impossible to lose.