See what’s new in Lightspeed Restaurant (K-Series) in this batch of updates. From Back Office enhancements to POS updates and more, here’s what’s been added or improved.
Some features take effect automatically, but others require an update. To access everything new, update the Lightspeed Restaurant app via the App Store outside of business hours on all POS devices.
Back Office
Managing your restaurant in the Back Office is now more efficient with updates to reporting, billing invoices, and the item library.
New
Sales Summary report
We’ve made it way easier to compare key business metrics at a glance with the new-and-improved sales summary page.
Leveraging improved data visualization, now you can understand at a glance what’s going on in your business, identify sales trends, and pinpoint where losses are happening way faster.
New
Invoices page
Say goodbye to digging through your inbox for Lightspeed invoices! With our new Invoice page in the Back Office, you can effortlessly access all your invoices in seconds—no need to reach out to support or account managers!
Here’s what you can do with the new Invoice page:
- View your historical invoices at a glance
- Download invoices for your records
- Pay instantly using our new online payment link (currently available to customers in the UK and EMEA regions)
Update
Bulk actions in the item library
Get ready to manage your menu faster than ever with new bulk actions in the item library. These include assigning accounting groups, production instructions, and courses, archiving and unarchiving items, and more.
Restaurant POS app
We’ve improved the POS experience for you and your staff with updates to refunds.
New
Partial refunds
Partial refunds directly from the POS are now enabled for all merchants. This feature gives you the flexibility to refund specific items, service charges, and tips, making it easier to provide excellent customer service.
Add-ons and integrations
We've expanded Order Anywhere to help you get more out of your system.
New
Order Anywhere: Happy hour pricing
With this update, you can set up happy hour pricing by editing any Order Anywhere table ordering profile.
This feature enables your online menu to dynamically change prices for the duration of your happy hour period. When guests place their orders online from their table, they’ll be able to see and take advantage of happy hour prices. Outside of these set times, menu items fall back to their regular price.
2024 State of Hospitality report
Wondering how inflation is shaping dining trends for your guests?
Based on a survey of more than 7,500 dining consumers globally, Lightspeed’s 2024 State of Hospitality report places a significant emphasis on how inflation is reshaping dining habits.
With ongoing inflation, cost-conscious diners are finding new ways to stretch their dollar. Our report reveals key insights on how consumers are adapting and what restaurants can do to stay ahead.