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FBR, ZATCA, MyInvois & UAE e-invoicing — built into every invoice, not a bolt-on. Sell compliantly from day one.

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Restaurant POS

Restaurant POS software for Pakistan, Saudi Arabia & beyond

Complete restaurant management — POS, kitchen display, recipe costing, inventory and accounting — with FBR, ZATCA, MyInvois and UAE e-invoicing built in. One system for dine-in, takeaway, delivery and drive-thru.

Table management Kitchen display (KDS) Recipe costing FBR & ZATCA built in
Why restaurants choose EloERP

One database, zero reconciliation

Unlike disconnected systems that bolt on invoicing plugins or require manual month-end reconciliation, EloERP stores everything in a single database. A sale updates stock, deducts recipe ingredients, posts to your ledger, and generates your FBR invoice — all at the same time. No CSV exports, no double-entry, no reconciliation headaches.

EloERP serves cafes, restaurants, cloud kitchens, QSR, fine dining, bakeries, food trucks, and multi-location chains. Whether you run a single cafe or a 50-branch restaurant chain, one system handles your POS, inventory, accounting, and compliance.

Front of house

Fast service, zero training

Single-screen terminal

Menu items, order status, kitchen routing, bill splitting, and payment on one screen. Tap an item, it routes to the right kitchen station (grill, fryer, dessert counter), and the KDS shows it instantly.

Floor plan designer

Build your dining room layout in 2D or 3D. Tables show live status: available (green), occupied (red), reserved (yellow). Works for 5-table cafes and 200-seat banquet halls. Heatmap flags tables sitting past your threshold.

Reservations & waitlist

Phone reservations or online booking with auto-assigned tables. Walk-ins join a digital waitlist with SMS alerts when their table is ready. Party size and availability handled automatically.

Kitchen operations

Kitchen display system with auto-alerts

Paper KOTs get lost, soaked, or unreadable during rush hours. EloERP's digital KDS shows every order on a screen, color-coded by prep time. Each station (grill, fryer, salad prep, dessert) sees only its own items. Chef taps "Done" and the system notifies the next station or the serving counter.

Green: 0-5 minJust placed, prep underway
Yellow: 5-10 minApproaching target time
Red: 10+ minOverdue, auto-escalates with sound alert

Multi-station routing & Urdu support

High-volume desi cuisine kitchens face unique challenges: multi-station routing (tandoor, karahi, grill, dessert) and Urdu language support. A biryani order splits into three tickets — rice station, qorma station, raita station. Each station sees only its items. KOT displays item names in Urdu if your menu is Urdu-based (works with Arabic for GCC restaurants).

Sequential KOT numbering: KOT-00001, KOT-00002, KOT-00003 — staff know order sequence at a glance.

Paper vs. digital

Why restaurants are switching from paper KOTs

ChallengePaper KOTEloERP Digital KDS
ReadabilityIllegible handwriting causes wrong dishes or delaysEvery order is typed, not handwritten
DurabilityTickets fall off the spike, get splashed with oilDigital display, no physical tickets to lose
Order trackingNo timestamps — kitchens guess which order is oldestColor-coded aging prevents forgotten orders
Lost ordersLost tickets mean lost sales (customer leaves)Zero lost tickets — backup stored in database
Prep time dataNo data — no way to identify kitchen bottlenecksExact prep time per dish, identifies slow stations
Multi-station routingManually duplicating tickets for each stationAuto-splits to grill, tandoor, dessert stations
Menu & costing

Recipe-based food costing: know your exact margin

Set up each dish as a recipe. When a customer orders, the system deducts exact ingredients from stock, calculates actual food cost (weighted-average or FIFO), and shows your real margin.

Chicken Biryani — recipe breakdown
150g basmati ricePKR 42
200g chickenPKR 68
50ml cooking oilPKR 12
Spice blendPKR 18
Total food costPKR 140
Sell price PKR 450 − Food cost PKR 140 = PKR 310 gross margin (69%)
After Foodpanda 30% commission (PKR 135): net margin PKR 175 (39%)

Food waste tracking

Research shows that high-end restaurants in Pakistan produce significant food waste, with some establishments generating over 1,000 tons daily. EloERP helps restaurants cut waste with gram-level ingredient tracking, slow-moving stock alerts (flags items sitting 7+ days before spoilage), and theoretical vs. actual food cost comparison that reveals over-portioning, theft, or spoilage. Research on food waste in Pakistan's hospitality industry.

Inventory best practices, automated

Industry best practices call for weekly counts of high-value items (proteins, dairy) and full inventory at least monthly, with recipe costs tracked to the gram. EloERP automates this — every sale deducts exact recipe quantities, flags reorder points, and updates theoretical food cost in real time. Learn more about restaurant inventory management.

Controlling food costs

Restaurant operators face constant pressure to control food costs without sacrificing quality. Proven strategies include recipe standardization, precise portion control, and real-time inventory tracking — all built into EloERP:

  • Standardized recipes: Every dish auto-deducts ingredients per portion
  • Portion control: Kitchen staff see exact prep quantities on the KOT (e.g., "200g chicken, not 250g")
  • Real-time tracking: Managers track actual vs. theoretical food cost daily, not monthly

Menu engineering: Categorize dishes as Stars (high profit, popular), Plowhorses (popular, low margin), Puzzles (unpopular, high margin), or Dogs (unpopular, low margin). EloERP's sales reports show which category each dish falls into, so you can adjust menu visibility and pricing.

Modifiers, combos & variants

Modifiers: "Add extra cheese (PKR 50)" or "No onions" or spice levels — each modifier adjusts the price and recipe cost, deducting ingredients from stock.

Combo meals: "Burger + Fries + Drink = PKR 550" sold as one item, deducting three recipes from stock.

Product variants: Small/Medium/Large pizzas with different recipe quantities tracked separately.

Inventory & stock

Real-time visibility, zero guesswork

Live stock depletion

Every sale deducts ingredients in real time. Sell 10 Chicken Biryanis? System deducts 1.5kg rice, 2kg chicken, 500ml oil. Low-stock alerts trigger when items hit reorder level.

Batch & expiry tracking

Dairy, produce, and sauces expire. System tracks batch numbers and expiry dates using FIFO or FEFO. Expiry alerts 3 days before — run a promotion to move aging stock before it spoils.

Procurement & 3-way match

Create purchase orders from reorder alerts. 3-way match: Purchase Order vs. Goods Receipt vs. Supplier Invoice — catches short deliveries and billing errors automatically.

Multi-location stock visibility: If you run 5 branches, see stock levels across all locations on one screen. Transfer stock between branches (central kitchen sends 50kg chicken to the Gulberg branch). System tracks inter-branch transfers in the ledger.

How restaurants use EloERP

From multi-branch chains to cloud kitchens

Multi-branch chain

8-location casual dining in Lahore

Dine-in + takeaway chain with disconnected POS systems, manual stock reconciliation, and manual FBR reporting per location.

Before EloERP
  • 8 separate POS systems from different vendors
  • 3-day month-end stock reconciliation
  • 4 hours/week manual FBR CSV uploads
After EloERP
  • All 8 branches on one centralized dashboard
  • Real-time P&L by branch, menu item, hour of day
  • Month-end close: 3 days reduced to 2 hours
Cloud kitchen

Delivery-only in Karachi (3 virtual brands)

Cloud kitchen operating on Foodpanda with no visibility into actual food cost per order and unclear FBR compliance for delivery-only model.

Before EloERP
  • Guessing food cost ("biryani probably costs 120?")
  • No stock tracking — frequent stockouts
  • Manual FBR invoicing at end of day
After EloERP
  • Exact recipe cost per dish, margin after commission
  • Auto-stock depletion with reorder alerts
  • Discovered 2 menu items losing money after commission
Multi-location & delivery

Manage 2 to 500+ locations from one dashboard

Branch-level P&L

Each branch is a separate profit center. Compare menu item performance across branches — Gulberg sells more biryani, DHA sells more steaks. Stock transfers tracked in the ledger.

Call center console

Phone orders show customer history, past preferences, and allergy notes. Agent types the phone number, sees past orders. Route to the nearest branch for delivery.

Delivery dispatch

Assign orders to riders (internal or third-party). Track rider location, delivery time estimates, and cash collected. Rider settlement at end of shift with automatic commission calculation.

Tax compliance

FBR, ZATCA, MyInvois & UAE — built in, not bolted on

Restaurants in Pakistan that meet Tier-1 retailer criteria (turnover of PKR 50M or more, 5+ employees, or card payments) must integrate FBR digital invoicing by regulatory deadlines. Every sale generates a unique Invoice Reference Number (IRN) and QR code transmitted to FBR's IRIS portal in real time. No manual filing — every sale was reported in real time.

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Pakistan FBRReal-time IRN + QR to IRIS portal. Zero manual filing at month-end.
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Saudi ZATCAPhase-2 simplified & standard invoices with Arabic XML and cryptographic stamps. Learn more.
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Malaysia MyInvoisLHDN integration for Malaysian restaurants. Every sale reports to the tax portal.
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UAE FTAPeppol PINT AE e-invoicing for restaurants in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and all emirates.

One system for four countries. Toggle compliance rules per company. No need to change software when expanding across borders.

See it with your own menu

Book a 30-minute demo and we'll show you table maps, KOT flow, and recipe costing with your actual menu items.

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Accounting

Double-entry ledger, updated in real time

Every restaurant transaction posts to your accounting ledger in real time. Sale: Debit Cash/Bank, Credit Sales Revenue. COGS: Debit Cost of Goods Sold, Credit Inventory (auto-calculated from recipe cost). Supplier invoices, rider payments, utility bills — all post to the ledger.

Month-end close in 2 hours, not 3 days. Because every transaction is already in the system, your accountant just reviews and finalizes. Multi-company consolidation lets you see P&L across all restaurant brands or drill down into individual brand performance.

HR & shift management

Shifts, cash control & payroll

Shift & cash control

Open shift, count opening cash, take sales, close shift, count closing. System calculates expected vs. actual cash and flags variance. Each shift is a separate cash control unit with a Z-report.

Payroll & attendance

Clock in/out attendance, wage calculation, EOBI and social security deductions (Pakistan statutory). Salary slips and bank transfer files generated automatically.

Commission tracking

If waiters earn commission on sales, the system calculates it automatically. 2% commission on PKR 50,000 sales = PKR 1,000 added to base salary.

Customer engagement

Loyalty, promotions & happy hour pricing

Loyalty points program

Customers earn points on every purchase. "Spend PKR 1,000 = 10 points. Redeem 100 points = PKR 100 discount." Configurable earning and redemption rules. Send birthday offers, new menu alerts, or exclusive promotions via SMS, email, or WhatsApp.

Discounts, coupons & happy hour

  • Percentage discounts: 10% off entire bill, or 15% off a specific menu category
  • Fixed discounts: PKR 100 off bills above PKR 1,000
  • Happy hour pricing: Automatic price change between 3 PM – 6 PM
  • Coupon codes: "WELCOME50" gives PKR 50 off first order. System validates, applies, and marks as used to prevent re-use.
Reports & analytics

Data-driven decisions

Sales reports

Daily sales summary, product-wise and category-wise breakdown, waiter performance tracking, hourly sales graphs, and payment method analysis.

Inventory reports

Stock valuation (weighted-average or FIFO), stock movement, reorder report for items below threshold, and slow-moving items flagged for promotion or removal.

Financial reports

P&L by branch, month, or menu item. Balance sheet, cash flow, and custom dashboards with the KPIs you care about — today's sales, food cost %, top sellers, branch comparison.

Technical

Cloud, multi-language & role-based security

Cloud-based: access anywhere

EloERP runs in the cloud. Log in from your laptop, tablet, or phone. Check today's sales from home, approve purchase orders from your phone, review inventory reports while traveling. Multi-device support: POS terminal (touchscreen), kitchen display (screen-only), manager dashboard (laptop), owner reports (phone).

English & Arabic (RTL) interface

Interface and reports available in English and Arabic (RTL layout for GCC markets). Menu item names, invoices, and KOTs print in the language you choose. Full right-to-left interface for Saudi, UAE, Kuwait, and Qatar restaurants.

Role-based permissions

Create roles (Manager, Cashier, Waiter, Kitchen Staff, Accountant) and assign permissions. Waiters can take orders but cannot see purchase costs. Cashiers can process payments but cannot delete invoices. Field-level security hides sensitive fields (food cost, supplier prices, margins) from certain roles.

Why EloERP

All-in-one ERP + POS vs. restaurant-only tools

Many restaurant POS systems handle front-of-house well but require separate software for inventory, accounting, or compliance. EloERP is an all-in-one ERP + POS: one database (sale updates stock, ledger, and FBR at the same time), one login (no switching between apps), one vendor (single support contact, single subscription).

Multi-industry flexibility: EloERP also supports pharmacy POS software with batch tracking and DRAP compliance and retail POS software. If you operate a restaurant and a retail business, one system handles both.

1Database for everything
1Login for all staff
4Countries' tax compliance
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Partners

White-label partner program

If you are a software reseller, consultant, or integrator, EloERP offers a white-label partner program. Sell EloERP under your own brand, set your own pricing, and earn recurring commissions. We provide white-labeled web app (your logo, your domain), partner training, co-marketing materials, and technical support for your customers.

FAQ

Restaurant POS questions

What types of restaurants does EloERP support?
EloERP serves cafes, full-service restaurants, cloud kitchens, QSR (quick service), fine dining, bakeries, food trucks, and multi-location chains. The same system handles dine-in, takeaway, delivery, and drive-thru operations.
Does EloERP include FBR digital invoicing for restaurants?
Yes. FBR compliance is built into every plan. Each sale generates an Invoice Reference Number (IRN) and QR code transmitted to FBR's IRIS portal in real time. No manual filing at month-end.
How does recipe-based costing work?
You set up each dish as a recipe with exact ingredient quantities and costs. When a customer orders, EloERP deducts ingredients from stock, calculates the actual food cost (weighted-average or FIFO), and shows your real margin per dish — including after delivery platform commissions.
Can I manage multiple restaurant branches?
Yes. Manage 2 to 500+ locations from one dashboard with branch-level P&L, centralized stock visibility, inter-branch transfers, and consolidated reporting.
Does EloERP support ZATCA e-invoicing for Saudi restaurants?
Yes. EloERP supports ZATCA Phase-2 with simplified invoices (B2C) and standard invoices (B2B), Arabic XML, cryptographic stamps, and QR codes on receipts. Also supports MyInvois (Malaysia) and UAE FTA.
Can I try EloERP before buying?
Yes. Start a 14-day free trial with all restaurant features (table management, KOT, recipe costing, FBR compliance) — no credit card required. Or book a 30-minute demo to see EloERP with your specific restaurant type.
Pricing

Pricing & free trial

See detailed pricing plans for restaurants at EloERP pricing. Start your 14-day free trial with all restaurant features — no credit card required.

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POS, kitchen display, recipe costing, inventory and accounting — with FBR compliance built in. Start free for 14 days.

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