Yes, most definitely!
The ASI Handheld system from Data Net POS is designed for use in all types of restaurants, big and small. Since the ASI Handheld eliminates a step (entering the order at a fixed POS station) in the ordering process, all foodservice/beverage establishments (full service restaurants, cocktail lounges, etc.) currently taking orders with pencil and pad WILL BENEFIT by using the ASI Handheld.

In the past, conventional wisdom dictated that handhelds were only suitable for "special" environments, such as stadiums, outdoor patios, and other situations where there was a large distance between the customer and the fixed POS station and food preparation areas. But this "conventional wisdom" was based on handheld technology being too big, expensive, unreliable, and very hard to use, thus limiting its use to extreme situations where entering an order (or walking it over to the kitchen), was much more onerous than using the expensive, hard to use handhelds. The new generation of handhelds are smaller, cheaper and reliable, thus eliminating most of the objections to the use of handhelds. And the final objection ("too hard to use,") is elegantly resolved by the ASI Handheld's unique, server-friendly user interface.

ASI has proven that the currently available handheld hardware coupled with ASI's unique user interface provides benefits to restaurants of all sizes (see testimonial from the owner of the 100 seat capacity Royal Mile Pub,) and ASI truly believes that wireless handheld technology will eventually replace many of the fixed station POS terminals in existence today.

A Few Key Points:
• More time at the table instead of a busy POS station • More accurate recording of orders and seat numbers • Instant communication on 86'd items • Complete menu details - from recipes and specials to wine lists • Access to customer's name and preferences • Immediate check printing • Expeditious check settlement • Access to information facilitates upselling!

Servers - If your staff can write, they can learn to use the Write-On Handheld in under 15 minutes. And they’ll love it because it means less running, better service – and better tips! Managers - Walk around with the Write-On Handheld in your pocket. From anywhere in the establishment you can access most every POS function and backoffice report. You can comp or discount items, receive overtime alerts, print checks for waiting customers, check real-time sales and labor reports, and much more. Quick Service - The Write-On Handheld is the ideal “line-busting” tool to complement when the lines get long at the cashier stations.

Data Net POS’s handwriting recognition interface doesn’t even require great handwriting – it’s very forgiving and registers most entries within a few letters.