Food Trucks, Breweries, Ghost Kitchens

Not every restaurant fits the traditional mold—and your point-of-sale system shouldn’t either. Whether you’re running a food truck that changes location daily, brewing craft beer in-house, or managing a ghost kitchen with no dining room at all, flexibility is everything. That’s where customizable POS systems come in. The right setup can adapt to your concept, streamline your operations, and grow with your business.

In this blog, we’ll explore how smart POS customization supports today’s most creative and unconventional restaurant models

Food Trucks: Fast, Flexible, and Mobile-Ready

Your truck may be on wheels, but your system shouldn’t slow you down. A POS for food trucks needs to:

  • Operate offline in case of weak Wi-Fi
  • Accept mobile payments like Apple Pay or tap-to-pay
  • Track inventory across a compact menu with limited space
  • Run on handheld devices or tablets that fit your footprint
  • Integrate with location-based marketing tools so fans can find you

A good POS terminal doesn’t just help you take orders—it helps you move fast, stay accurate, and keep customers coming back, wherever you are.

Breweries: Taproom Sales, Flight Tracking, and Merch

Running a brewery? Your POS software should pour more than just pints—it should support your entire taproom experience.

Key features for breweries include:

  • Integrated tab management for customers who stay and sip
  • Custom product modifiers for flights, pours, and tastings
  • Age verification prompts for compliance
  • Inventory tracking by keg or barrel
  • Built-in support for merch sales (shirts, growlers, hats, etc.)

Bonus: If you also offer food, your POS should be able to handle a full menu and bar operations—no need to juggle multiple systems.

Ghost Kitchens: Streamlined Orders Without the Dining Room

No waitstaff, no tables—just orders coming in fast. A ghost kitchen needs a POS built for efficiency, clarity, and integration.

Look for the following:

  • Strong online ordering tools, ideally branded to your kitchen
  • Auto-routing for delivery services like DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub
  • Kitchen display system (KDS) compatibility to keep your back-of-house organized
  • Multi-brand management, if you’re running several concepts out of one kitchen
  • Menu management tools to adjust items and pricing in real time

In this model, your POS device is the heart of the operation, taking, organizing, and dispatching every order without a hiccup.

Secure the Perfect Restaurant POS System for Your Business with Pineapple POS

Your concept is unique, and your POS should be too. Whether you’re cooking curbside, brewing on-site, or serving strictly online, a flexible system can simplify your workflow, enhance customer experience, and set your operation up for long-term success.

Looking to upgrade your POS for your food truck, brewery, or ghost kitchen? Reach out and let’s build a system as original as your concept.