In today’s society, new technologies and task automation go hand in hand, and immediacy has become the norm. Restaurant professionals—like you, who are about to read this article—are directly feeling the effects of this trend and have no choice but to digitize their businesses in order to meet their customers’ changing consumption habits.
What if we told you that purchasing self-service kiosks is one of the key steps in your retail store’s digital transformation strategy? The cost of a touchscreen kiosk, financing options, and the benefits this device can offer—you’ll soon have answers to all your questions and be able to approach your digital transformation with confidence.
The cost of a touchscreen kiosk is a broad topic! The price depends, in fact, on many factors, such as:
Before choosing a model, be sure to check out our comparison of the key features of an ordering kiosk to select the options that are truly useful for your establishment.
The price of control terminals generally ranges from €2,500 (excluding tax) to €10,000 for the highest-end models. Also note that some control software may be offered as licenses. In this case, you purchase the license and become the owner. Other software is based on a subscription model, which you pay for as long as you use the terminal.
The price of freestanding kiosks generally ranges from 2,500 to over 15,000 €. These will prove very practical for organizing your dining areas when placed near the entrance to your restaurant.
The price of freestanding kiosks, meanwhile, ranges from 2,000 to 8,000 €. Because they are small, they can easily be placed on a counter or piece of furniture. These are often referred to as countertop kiosks.
As their name suggests, wall-mounted charging stations are designed to be mounted on the wall, taking up very little floor space and thus saving a significant amount of space. Their height can be adjusted to make them accessible to as many people as possible, including children and people with limited mobility. They cost, on average, between 6,000 and 7,000 €.
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Don’t have the financial resources to buy an ordering kiosk? You should know that there are now several solutions available that allow you to invest without risking bankruptcy. For example, you can rent one or more kiosks. This rental system has recently become widespread in the restaurant industry so that professionals like you can take advantage of the most innovative solutions. Think of it as an excellent way totest how these solutions impact your restaurant while minimizing financial risk. You can then decide whether or not to implement them permanently in your establishment.
Another option is to spread out the cost of the equipment over several months by paying a portion of the total amount each month. Suppose you buy an order kiosk for 6,000 euros and want to spread the payment over 36 months; that comes out to 167 euros per month. This amount will be more than covered by the additional sales you’ll generate each day thanks to this very device.
👉 To find out more: Restaurant kiosks: the guide to choosing the right kiosk
Aside from the inevitable question, “Can I afford to buy or rent an ordering kiosk?”, the real question to ask is, “Is this investment worth it?”, meaning, “Will it be profitable?” The answer is YES!
This is an essential—and incredibly effective—way to boost your revenue, no matter what type of establishment you run (fast food, food court, food truck, fast-food franchise, etc.). In fact, these systems are known to increase the average check by 25 to 40 percent. How? Through upselling suggestions made when taking orders. “One last one for the road?”, “It would be a shame to miss out on this,” “Still a little hungry?”—these little phrases encourage customers to add to their order until they feel it’s just right.
"My kiosks generate an average of 2,000€ per day. They're my best-selling products." Damien, BCHEF franchisee in Vannes
In addition, by letting your customers place their own orders, you free up your team from this time-consuming task, allowing them to focus on higher-value activities such as greeting guests or providing customer service. The kiosks also allow menus to be translated into multiple languages, ensuring greater accessibility for an international clientele. At Innovorder, our kiosks are available in French, English, Spanish, Italian, and German. This also reduces the risk of errors and significantly improves the customer experience .
"The kiosk takes some of the workload off the cashier, who can then focus on serving customers or working in the kitchen." Guillaume, Smash Smash franchisee
👉 Going further: testimonial from Guillaume, Smash Smash franchisee
These systems also help increase customer satisfaction by allowing customers to place their orders on their own as soon as they walk into your restaurant. Lines disappear—even during peak hours! In fact, this digital solution cuts wait times in half (based on data from our Innovorder customers). And satisfied customers are customers who come back, customers who leave positive reviews on review platforms, and customers who promote your restaurant through word of mouth.
As an added bonus, to save even more time, opt for a production screen in the kitchen. When one of your customers places an order through an order kiosk, the orders are sent directly to the kitchen and displayed in the order they were received onthe production screen. This standardization and organization help streamline your production process completely.
Why do your customers visit your restaurant? For the food, the friendliness of your staff, and the atmosphere—most certainly. The smoothness, speed, and efficiency of your service also play a big role (especially in fast food), and for that, you can count on self-order kiosks.
To learn more about the benefits of ordering kiosks, check out our article: "Ordering Kiosks for Restaurants: A Guide to Making the Right Choice." Discover the benefits and how many kiosks you should plan for in your restaurant—we’ll share our best tips!
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