The Impact of Bretford Smart Hubs on Restaurant Technology Costs

Running a restaurant or restaurant chain means having the necessary tech assets in place to keep up with customer demands. This is why tech adoption is one of the best things you can do to improve your restaurant’s productivity and, most importantly, its ability to deliver customer satisfaction.

However, let’s face it.

Bringing in new technology, whether scanners, iPads, or a handheld POS, can incur certain costs. These costs may seem negligible, but don’t be fooled. Over time, the costs of managing mobile devices in restaurants can pile up.

What if there were a way to keep your devices ready and safe while keeping your costs at a minimum?

The answer lies in cost-effective charging solutions for restaurant devices. And if you’re looking for such a solution, look no further than the PowerSync Pro Gen 2 Smart Hub.

Here’s how our cutting-edge solution can help you keep costs low while keeping your devices charged and ready for peak hours.

Where You’re Restaurant Tech Costs Are Coming From

It’s not always easy to identify where your dining establishment’s tech costs are coming from. Granted, every restaurant has its own set of device management issues, but if you’re reading this, there’s a chance you’re struggling with any of the following.

Device Replacement Costs

Replacements can occur for a variety of reasons, such as damage or theft.  Restaurant devices like iPads can be pricey, and losing even one can dent your budget.

Energy Consumption

The more devices your restaurants have, the more locations you’ll need for charging them. This isn’t always a bad thing. However, your electric bills can increase over time when you’re using inefficient stock wall outlets. The same is the case if you resort to extension cords for your charging needs.

Device Maintenance Costs

There are numerous ways for you to bleed money when you’re managing restaurant devices, and one of the sources of “leaks” is often device maintenance.

Maintaining your restaurant’s devices often means hiring technicians for assessments. In the worst-case scenario, there may be a need for part replacements, especially when some of your devices are showing signs of damaged batteries from overcharging.

Incompatibility Issues That Lead to Additional Purchases

One look at your restaurant’s devices will likely reveal that they’re from more than one manufacturer. While variety is fine, finding a versatile charging solution for all of them can be a pain, and a costly one at that.

As a result, you’ll be left with two options:

You’ll either have to overhaul your device arsenal or buy multiple charging solutions for different devices.

Whichever option you go with, one thing is certain:

You’ll still bear the costs.

Higher Tech Insurance Premiums

Your devices are always susceptible to theft, damage, or loss, so it’s up to you to prevent all these contingencies from occurring. Managing a restaurant is hard enough, so if you want to protect your devices, insurance is the way to go.

To avoid the high monthly premium payments, you’ll need a charging solution that keeps your devices secure and in peak operational condition.

Managing Restaurant Technology Costs With Smart Hubs

Luckily, there’s a solution that addresses all the potential sources of your restaurant tech costs: smart hubs like the PowerSync Pro Gen 2 Smart Hub.

Here are some of the ways our solution can help you keep your restaurant tech costs at a minimum.

Reduced Energy Expenses From Efficient Charging

Higher energy expenses from charging can occur due to two reasons:

• Inefficient charging solutions like commercial extension cords
• Charging in multiple outlets

The PowerSync Pro Gen 2 Smart Hub makes both of these issues problems of the past.

This charging solution gives you a singular charging location for up to 10 devices. As a result, your devices will be in one place as you charge them, so you’ll reduce your reliance on your restaurant’s outlets.

The PowerSync Pro Gen 2 Smart Hub is also an efficient charging solution. Whether you’re charging five or ten devices, the solution delivers a high charging rate of up to 2.4A. The result is faster charging on a single charge, which means lower electric costs for your restaurant long term.

Lower Device Maintenance Costs

Charging solutions like the PowerSync Pro Gen 2 Smart Hub keep your devices safe, charged, and, most importantly, in peak condition. Our solution provides you with a singular charging location that keeps your restaurant’s devices safe from theft, loss, unauthorized access, and damage. The results are reduced incidences of damaged or lost devices and maintenance costs.

Better Device Health

Devices can be rendered useless for several reasons, and among these reasons are swollen lithium batteries. Lithium batteries can swell due to overcharging.

To prevent this from happening, you’ll need a charging solution that delivers a uniform charge and clear indicators that tell you when to unplug devices. These are features that the PowerSync Pro Gen 2 Smart Hub has in spades.

The PowerSync Pro Gen 2 Smart Hub delivers a uniform 2.4A charge rate that results in faster charging. At this output, charging is 30% faster than on other hubs or outlets. With LED indicators, you can easily determine when it’s time to unplug your devices.

Reduced Reliance on Device Insurance

With better device health, there may be no need for extensive insurance coverage. With reduced insurance premiums for your devices, you can reallocate your financial resources to what matters most — the other parts of your restaurant’s operations.

A Versatile Charging Solution for Any Restaurant Device

There’s nothing worse than having to spend on multiple charging solutions for different devices. Luckily, the PowerSync Pro Gen 2 Smart Hub eliminates this problem.

The PowerSync Pro Gen 2 Smart Hub is a versatile charging solution that accommodates various devices. From iPads to Android devices, the charging solution boasts wide compatibility, reducing the need to purchase charging solutions from multiple providers.

Manage Your Restaurant Technology Costs With Bretford

Whether you’re looking to minimize energy consumption or having to pay for costly maintenance or replacements, the right charging solution may just be the single solution to all your restaurant’s tech costs.

Keep your tech costs low while keeping your restaurant devices ready. Contact us at Bretford for a free quote on the PowerSync Pro Gen 2 Smart Hub and our other charging solutions.