System
What is Winston POS?
Winston POS is a modern point-of-sale system designed for restaurants. Used worldwide and growing rapidly in the United States, Winston works on all common devices, is payment processor agnostic, and delivers a sleek, user-friendly experience. Plus, you’ll get expert, hands-on support from your local dealer.
Does Winston work for bars, cafés, and quick-service restaurants?
Winston works for bars, cafés, restaurants (casual dining, fine-dining), and table service lunch/bruchs. See all restaurant types here.
Does Winston work with a fixed payment processor?
No. Winston POS is payment processor agnostic, meaning you can work with the processor of your choice.
Does Winston work with dealers?
Yes! Winston partners with a network of carefully selected POS dealers. They take care of installation, help with onboarding, and provide ongoing support.
Can I become a Winston dealer?
Absolutely. We’re always open to partnering with new dealers. Get in touch to discuss the possibilities.
What modules does Winston offer?
Winston offers a range of modules to extend your POS. Examples include reservations, self-ordering, kitchen displays, and gift cards. All modules are available for a fixed price. Winston can also be expanded further through a variety of integration partners.
Does Winston integrate with other systems?
Yes. Winston connects with a wide range of other systems, including OLO Cloud, Stream Orders, Restaurant365, DataCap Systems, and more.
Does Winston run in the cloud?
Yes. Winston is a cloud-based POS.
Will Winston keep working offline?
Absolutely. You can continue taking orders, processing them, and accepting payments even without an internet connection. Our smart Store & Forward feature ensures credit card payments stay functional, so your floor keeps moving and your guests stay happy.
Can Winston handle multiple locations?
Winston is suitable for chains with multiple locations.
Does Winston support different tax rates?
Certainly, Winston offers the ability to configure different tax rates.
Can Winston split bills and accept multiple payment methods per order?
Winston has an advanced split checks module and offers the ability to use multiple payment methods per order.
Hardware
What hardware does Winston run on?
Winston works on all common hardware: iOS, Android, and Windows. There are, of course, minimum system requirements and preferred hardware, which you can find on our hardware page.
How much will the hardware cost me?
That depends entirely on the hardware you choose to use. Contact your dealer or our team to discuss the options.
Pricing
How much does Winston cost?
By combining low license fees with freedom in payment processor and hardware choice, Winston offers competitive pricing. Contact your dealer for a specific quote.
Are updates and new features included in the price?
Absolutely, updates and new features are always included in the price.
Installation and support
Will I get help with installation?
Yes. Our local dealers handle the installation and provide training for your team.
How is Winston’s support?
By working with experienced, carefully selected dealers, we ensure you get fast, reliable Winston support whenever you need it.
Can you migrate my menu and settings from my old POS?
Your dealer will help you migrate all your data from your old POS to Winston.
How do I train my staff on Winston?
Our dealers also provide Winston training, so your team will be comfortable with Winston in no time.