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FoodChow POS Review 2026: Honest Look at the Restaurant Billing Software
Jigar Doriwala
⏱ 6 Min Read
FoodChow POS is the billing software that comes bundled with FoodChow Store’s thermal printer packages. It is designed specifically for Indian restaurants and marketed as a simple, ready-to-use system. Is it actually good? Here is an honest look — including its limitations.
What FoodChow POS Does
- KOT printing — sends kitchen order tickets to the thermal printer automatically (how KOT works)
- Table management — visual table layout for dine-in restaurants
- GST billing — CGST/SGST/IGST-compliant invoices
- Multiple payment modes — cash, UPI, card
- Delivery platform compatibility — runs alongside your Swiggy/Zomato tablets; most owners prefer operating delivery separately so one terminal isn't overwhelmed by multiple order streams
- Custom integrations on request — FoodChow has built platform integrations for clients on a per-requirement basis
- Inventory tracking, sales reports, offline mode
Full feature list: FoodChow POS product page
Setup Experience
FoodChow POS comes pre-configured when you buy a FoodChow printer bundle. Setup involves:
- Activate your account with the license key from your order
- Enter your restaurant name, GSTIN, and address
- Add your menu items and prices
- Configure tax rates (5% for restaurants without liquor, 18% for bars/premium)
- Start billing
Most restaurant owners are fully operational within 2–3 hours of receiving the hardware.
Interface
Touch-friendly, designed for tablets or touchscreen counters. Categories are large tiles, item selection is one tap, payment confirmation is clear. Staff with no tech background learn the basic billing flow in under an hour.
Strengths
- Simple enough for non-technical staff — the most underrated feature
- Pre-configured with FoodChow printers — no driver setup headache
- Indian-specific — GSTIN field, HSN support, regional language menus
- Offline mode works — tested and confirmed
- 1-year manufacturer warranty on bundled printers — claims handled through FoodChow Store support
- Support in India — you're not calling an international helpline
Restaurant POS Lite — ₹4,999
58mm printer + 1-year FoodChow POS software + QR code + digital menu, pre-configured.
Limitations (Honest Section)
- Not ideal for large chains that need centralized multi-outlet reporting
- Advanced recipe costing is basic compared to Posist or PetPooja
- No built-in staff attendance management
- Owner mobile app is functional but minimal
Pricing
FoodChow POS is sold as a bundle with FoodChow thermal printers:
| Bundle | What's included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant POS Lite | 58mm Shreyans printer + 1-year software + QR code + digital menu | ₹4,999 |
| Flipkart bundle | Shreyans 80mm auto-cutter printer + 1-year FoodChow POS | ₹7,528 (bank offer) |
| 3-inch Premium bundle | 3-inch printer (BT + USB + Ethernet, auto-cutter) + POS software | ₹9,999 |
| Hoin bundle | Hoin printer + 1-year FoodChow POS | See listing |
Not sure which bundle fits your setup?Compare all FoodChow printer + POS bundles in one place.
See All Bundles →This is significantly cheaper than buying a printer and a POS subscription separately (a typical PetPooja setup runs ₹11,000–18,000 in year one — see the free vs paid breakdown).
Who Should Buy FoodChow POS
Best for: new restaurants and cafés, small-to-mid owners who want simple working software, cloud kitchens running delivery on a separate tablet, and anyone who doesn't want to spend days on IT setup.
Skip if: you're running a 5+ outlet chain needing enterprise reporting, you need advanced CRM/loyalty features, or you already have a working POS subscription.
FAQs
Q: How much does FoodChow POS cost?
FoodChow POS is sold bundled with hardware: ₹4,999 for the POS Lite bundle (58mm printer + 1-year software), ₹7,528 for the 80mm Flipkart bundle, and ₹9,999 for the 3-inch premium bundle.
Q: Does FoodChow POS integrate directly with Swiggy and Zomato?
FoodChow POS runs alongside your Swiggy/Zomato tablets rather than replacing them — a separation most operators prefer during peak hours. Custom integrations can be built on request.
Q: Is FoodChow POS good for cloud kitchens?
Yes. It handles in-house billing, packing slips, and KOT routing, while aggregator tablets manage their own order flow.
Written by Jigar Doriwala
Founder & CEO of FoodChow, a zero-commission restaurant technology platform used across 10+ countries. With 14+ years in SaaS and restaurant tech, Jigar helps Indian restaurant owners set up billing hardware, POS software, and commission-free online ordering.