The G e n i u s Way to Run Your Restaurant

Power orders, payments and service with a restaurant POS system that can support any type of food and beverage setting.

Genius restaurant point of sale system

From independent operators to enterprise
chains, Genius was built for both.

Wineries
Pizzerias
New
restaurants
Hotel
restaurants
Full-service
Fine dining
Fast food
Fast casual
Diners
Cafés
Breweries
Bars

Genius is designed for guests and engineered for performance.

From front of house to back of house, Genius simplifies operations with restaurant tech that works as hard as you do.

Deliver reliable service

Update your menu in seconds, adjust pricing for specials or happy hours, and let guests order and pay the way they prefer.

  • Publish menu changes instantly, including pricing for specials, events and happy hours
  • Split checks, course automatically and see real-time menu updates
  • Reduce wait times and lower labour costs with self-ordering: touchscreen kiosks, scan-to-order and scan-to-pay
Genius front of house restaurant tools

A full plate of possibilities with Genius.

Genius was designed and engineered by seasoned hospitality experts, and it shows in how the system behaves once it's in your restaurant.

Reliable payment acceptance

Payments that go through quickly and dependably, every time.

Cloud-based platform

Manage every channel from one hub and reach your restaurant data from any device, anywhere, any time.

Available for all

Intuitive software that both seasoned restaurant owners and first-timers can set up, learn and train on.

Effortless scalability

Adding a station or opening a new location works the same way.

Streamlined workflows

Whether someone is seating guests or closing the books, the system is built to make that person's job simpler.

Genius AI

An always-on restaurant intelligence layer built directly into the POS.

A partner in every sale — every day

Learn more about how Genius is the solution that puts you first.

In person, online
and on the go.

Countertop, tableside and online — Genius
covers the ways guests want to order and pay.

Genius restaurant POS for in-person service
01

In person

Reduce wait times with table management tools and improve accuracy with real-time kitchen and front-of-house communication.

Genius restaurant online ordering
02

Online

Manage, pace and dispatch every order from one integrated system that syncs in real time, even across third-party delivery.

Genius mobile restaurant POS for tableside service
03

On the go

A durable, pocket-sized mobile POS that lets servers take orders and process payments tableside, turning tables faster.

Add-ons & integrations

Connect more of your restaurant operation.

Dozens of integration partners work with Genius, from online ordering to restaurant and labour management, so your point of sale can be your all-in-one hub.

Talk to CRS

Processing that works with the POS.

Integrated payment options keep the transaction connected to the restaurant system, with solutions for both U.S. and Canadian merchants.

Genius Payments

Integrated payment processing for U.S.-based restaurant merchants.

Global Payments

Integrated payment processing for Canadian restaurant merchants.

Hardware Solutions

Complete the setup with the right hardware.

Genius is flexible enough to work with most devices, and the CRS team helps source the right solution for your restaurant.

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Genius restaurant point-of-sale hardware setup Alternative Genius restaurant point-of-sale hardware configuration

Support around
the system.

Our customer-focused, success-driven Professional Services team are experts in all things POS! Discover a Genius Support Plan that best suits your restaurant business needs.

Included with every plan

24/7 Genius Chat Support
Live Remote Support (Tier II), Monday–Friday 6AM–6PM MST
Genius Credit Card / EFT Support
Genius Restaurant Support Briefings
Hardware Installation & Diagnostics

Bronze

$60 /month

Per Store, Per Month

Plan details

  • P1 Response — 4 Hours
  • Quarterly Support Analysis Report
  • Genius Keystroke Training
  • Annual Systems Review

Silver

$75 /month

Per Store, Per Month

Plan details

  • P1 Response — 2 Hours
  • Quarterly Support Analysis Report
  • Genius Keystroke Training
  • Non-Transactional Data Import & Configuration Management
  • Quarterly Systems Review
  • Ongoing Expert Advice & Support

Platinum

$90 /month

Per Store, Per Month

Plan details

  • P1 Response — 1 Hour
  • Monthly Support Analysis Report
  • Ongoing POS Training
  • Transactional Data Imports & Configuration Management
  • ESET Antivirus (incl. 2 Devices)
  • Enhanced Reports & Document Support
  • Monthly Systems Review
  • Ongoing Expert Advice & Support

Questions about Genius? Start here.

Answers to common questions about Genius for Restaurant, from orders and payments to integrations and day-to-day service.

Restaurants, bars and venues use a POS system to take orders, accept payments, track inventory and manage staff. It typically comes as a touchscreen countertop device with card terminals and receipt printers, or in a mobile format that lets you take payments anywhere.

Genius is built for quick service, fast casual and fine dining, plus the restaurants in between, from award-winning enterprises to small local spots.

Real-time menu updates and tickets sent directly to the kitchen help reduce miscommunication and make allergen needs and modifications clear. Scan-to-order, scan-to-pay and handheld devices can also help keep orders and lines moving.

Yes. Genius supports over 100 third-party add-on integrations, plus a developer-friendly API for building the integrations your restaurant needs.

Genius supports the payment methods your customers already use, including:

  • Debit and credit cards
  • Gift cards
  • Mobile wallets

Payments can be accepted at the table, curbside or on the go, as well as through self-service kiosks, mobile card readers, drive-thru digital menus and online ordering.

See whether Genius fits your restaurant operation.

Talk with Canadian Retail Solutions about your stores, your current setup and what you need from a restaurant POS system.