On this page
01. What owners tell you02. The words that sell03. Say it like this04. Your 30-second pitch05. What the POS gives them06. Answers to the usual objections07. Available now at Qyvea08. The follow-up message to send09. Get a quote for your client10. FAQ
Cafes and fast-food counters live on speed. A quick till, a kitchen ticket and a pager keep the line short and the food hot.
Key takeaways
- A line that keeps moving
- Orders that never get lost
- Customers wait in a seat
- Rush hour under control
01What owners tell you
At a cafe counter the clock is always running. Customers decide in seconds whether the wait is worth it.
- The line grows while the cashier types orders.
- Customers hover at the counter asking if their order is ready.
- Orders get mixed up between the till and the kitchen.
- Peak hours are chaos and nobody knows how many were served.
- Staff shout order numbers and nobody hears.
02The words that sell
Owners do not buy equipment. They buy the day they want to have. These are the outcomes to talk about when you pitch a POS to cafe.
03Say it like this
Short, plain lines work best. Use them as they are or put them in your own words.
- “Your cashier taps the order and the kitchen has it before the customer sits down.”
- “Your customers wait at their table, not in front of the till.”
- “You will see your peak hours and staff for them.”
- “Nobody shouts a number again.”
04Your 30-second pitch
Say this when you have the owner's attention at the counter. Stop after the question and let them answer.
05What the POS gives them
| Part | What the owner gets |
|---|---|
| Touch POS terminal | Quick buttons for the top items |
| Kitchen ticket printer | Orders appear where the food is made |
| Receipt printer | Fast, clear receipts |
| Coaster pagers | Customers wait comfortably until the food is ready |
| Cash drawer | Quick change and clean closing |
| Customer display | Order and total visible to the customer |
06Answers to the usual objections
| The owner says | You answer |
|---|---|
| We are small, we know our regulars. | Regulars still wait. A pager keeps them happy and your counter free. |
| Pagers get lost. | Count them in and out, and add a small deposit if you wish. |
| Tickets waste paper. | A ticket prevents wasted food from wrong orders. |
| Staff are too busy to learn. | Quick buttons mean less typing, not more. |
07Available now at Qyvea
These are real products from the Qyvea store with live prices. Delivery is across Kenya, free in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000.
08The follow-up message to send
Send this on WhatsApp the same day, while the visit is fresh. Change the details to match what you saw.
09Get a quote for your client
10Frequently asked questions
How many pagers do I need?
Count the most orders you have in the kitchen at once and add a few spare.
Do pagers work through walls?
Range depends on the building; test at your furthest seat.
Can I take orders from a phone?
Some systems support online orders; ask the vendor.
Can I use a tablet?
Yes, with a stand and printer.
