Implementing Point of Sale Security is a Powerful Prevention Tool for Discrimination Lawsuits

The fast-paced hospitality industry is often the main target for discrimination lawsuits that did not occur.  These false accusations of discrimination can at times be difficult to impossible to disprove, and can be costly.  

It has unfortunately become common for objectionable individuals to make false discriminatory and other types of claims against businesses and other people in hopes of gaining a payout.  Thanks to point of sale technology and powerful restaurant camera surveillance, things are leaning more in favor of the innocent.

Pinnacle Hospitality Systems is the leading industry provider of restaurant POS systems in Florida and Alabama.  A simple solution to managing a restaurant or chain of restaurants, a restaurant POS system monitors and accounts for every detail of daily business transactions. 

Supplementing this powerful tool with a surveillance camera system creates the ideal defense against false discrimination claims, employee theft, fights on the premises and a multitude of other problematic situations that occur in the hospitality industry regularly. Should an individual or a group attempt to file a complaint accusing your establishment of discrimination, you have high-quality video surveillance to back up your defense and dismiss their allegations.

 Because the development of restaurant POS systems like POSitouch were strategically developed by those with background in the hospitality industry, they include features that serve their purpose flawlessly, to streamline daily business operations while increasing bottom line profit and preventing theft.

Restaurant Surveillance FAQ’s

What is DVR? A DVR is a Digital Video Recorder. DVR’s are used to record footage from a surveillance system and save them to an inbuilt hard disk.  DVR’s have many characteristics and features such as multiple channels and cameras, remote monitoring, alarm setting, motion detection and more.  Some DVR’s have a PCI-Card, which is an inbuilt card for your PC that is compatible with various operating systems to make your CPU work as a DVR, allowing you to simultaneously use your PC monitor to view the video footage.  Available POS video integration.

Does it come with a Warranty? Most of the DVRs and complete systems come with a 1-year warranty.  Certain cameras and monitors also have a 1-year warranty.

Do all the DVRs include a motion detection feature? Yes, all multi-channel DVR’s include this function.

 Do I get software of remote viewing with System? Yes, you will receive remote viewing software with our digital surveillance systems.  

What is PCI-Card? PCI-Card is the inbuilt card for your personal computer, which helps you to make your PC the part of your Surveillance System. These cards also come with different characteristics for different applications such as different channels and different software for different operating systems.

Does wireless work as good as or better than cables? No, a wireless system is never as reliable as a hardwired system. A hardwired system cannot be picked up by someone with a wireless receiver, giving it added security and it is cheaper. 

Does the DVR have any capabilities of off-loading the video/audio to another device?
You can transfer video from the DVR to a memory stick. The DVR has a USB port. You can also upgrade to a DVR with a CD/RW Drive if you wanted to use a CD. Keep in mind this is only for transferring video clips not backing up the whole drive.

Digital Surveillance Makes Your Business Safer, Stronger, and Smarter

As an industry leader and innovator in the field of intelligent digital surveillance, Pinnacle Hospitality Systems has helped a wide range of businesses in the restaurant and hospitality industries protect their employees and bottom line profits through video surveillance strategies.

The value of implementing restaurant digital surveillance strategies extends well beyond safety issues, to encompass operational, merchandizing, productivity and customer service enhancements.  According to a 1999 study done by the National Restaurant Association, employee theft averages $218 per person on an annual basis. To make matters worse, security experts think that estimate is conservative.

According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, occupational fraud costs the average business $4,500 per employee annually. The total national loss to occupational fraud is over $400 billion, and the restaurant industry claims over 9.5 percent of the total.   This staggering amount can be drastically reduced by installing the proper digital video surveillance system into your hospitality-based business. 

No matter what size your facility or DVR needs are, Pinnacle Hospitality Systems have a solution that will work for you. Our industry-leading DVR systems digitally record video, and provide real-time footage when connected to the internet for access from any location.

Our advanced restaurant DVR systems are available in wired versions and are complete with cameras and all needed components and cables.  Contact Pinnacle today for a free consultation for your restaurant POS needs.