Hardware? Portable and durable.
Sleek, rugged and reliable, Genius countertop and handheld devices take orders and payments wherever guests are.
More than a POS system, it’s Genius.
Meet Genius™ by Global Payments: the all-in-one payments and point of sale solution that keeps restaurants in sync from front to back of house.
Focus on what you do best. Genius handles the rest.
From waitlists to waitstaff, bring every part of your business together in one connected POS and payments platform from Global Payments.
Kitchens? Synced and seamless.
Real-time automated order routing, digital tickets and a smart kitchen display system reduce kitchen chaos.
Menus? Optimized and customized.
Make instant updates across one or every location with smart menu management and digital menu screens.
Online orders? Automated and integrated.
Manage takeout and deliveries from a central system, using the built-in online ordering or seamless third-party integrations.
Genius for restaurants
Meet the fast, flexible solution that keeps restaurant operations in perfect rhythm, from the line to online.
- Bars
- Pizzerias
- Food trucks
- Full service
- Quick service
- Fast casual
- Fine dining
Genius for high-volume operations
Handle the complex demands of high-volume drive thrus, chains, venues and more with a suite of powerful ordering, kitchen and back office solutions.
- QSR and fast casual
- Drive thrus
- Stadiums
- Museums
- Entertainment venues
- Theme parks
- Food service management
Genius for small retail businesses
Keep your shop in sync with the retail POS that manages bookings, tracks inventory and takes payments wherever business takes you.
- Pet shops
- Gift shops
- Bookstores
- Bakeries
- Liquor stores
- Auto shops
- Spas and salons
Game day pressure-tested. Small business approved.
Built for local restaurants, fan-packed stadiums and everything in between, Genius by Global Payments goes beyond payments, bringing every part of your operation together in a single reliable solution.
Countertop
Choose from a dual or single screen countertop POS fit for counters and server stations.
Handheld
Take orders and payments anywhere with a handheld point of sale that fits in your pocket or apron.
Mobile
Turn your phone into a mobile payment device so you can take your business on the road.
Digital menu boards
Bring your menu to life with dynamic menu boards for enterprise and small businesses and make menu and promo updates easy.
Kiosks
Reduce wait times, improve accuracy and boost tickets when you offer self-ordering kiosks.
Drive thru
Handle peak traffic with AI-powered drive-thru tech that gets every order to the right car.
Everything you need to run a business? It’s in Genius.
Whatever your industry, the goal is the same: a business that runs flawlessly — and profitably. That’s what Genius delivers.
Genius by Global Payments FAQs
Genius is a modern business management and POS solution made up of a suite of products, including point of sale systems for small retailers, restaurants and service businesses, as well as QSRs, FSM and other enterprise businesses.
Genius supports retail shops, service businesses, age-regulated businesses, food trucks, restaurants, pop-ups, bars, stadiums, event venues, museums, theme parks and more. Whether you run a retail, restaurant or enterprise business, we have modern Genius solutions that can support your unique needs, helping you streamline systems, simplify and automate operations, build customer loyalty and boost revenue through powerful cloud-based software and commercial-grade hardware.
Pricing starts at as low as $0/month and is based on your specific business needs.
Genius allows you to accept credit and debit cards, digital wallets, gift cards and other forms of contactless payments. However your customers want to pay, Genius has you covered.
Genius is a secure cloud-based solution which allows you to process payments confidently using advanced PCI-DSS compliant technology, including blocking third-party access of payment data using end-to-end encryption and tokenization.
Restaurants can connect their Genius point of sale platform to several major third-party delivery platforms, including Uber Eats. The fully automated, bi-directional Uber Eats integration syncs menus, pricing, availability and order flow in real time.
If you prefer to handle delivery in house, you can use the built-in online ordering functionality that allows restaurants to manage their own delivery options directly. A user-friendly driver management system allows you to confidently assign and track your drivers in real time — all the way until the delivery is completed.
In addition to delivery, we will work with you to select the best possible integrations for your business needs. Depending on the Genius solution, you can access built-in tools while others require third-party integrations. Check out our extensive list of restaurant integrations, or get in touch to learn more about what's available for retail and service businesses.
A kitchen display system (KDS) is a digital screen used in place of paper order tickets in a restaurant. When a guest places an order, it's instantly routed to the appropriate kitchen station — grill, prep, fryer, etc., on a digital screen.
With Genius, you get a modern KDS that syncs seamlessly with your point of sale system. Orders are automatically routed to individual or groups of screens with the greatest capacity to fulfill based on a list of orders.
This real-time sync between your restaurant systems helps eliminate errors, speed up order prep and improve communication between the back and front of house.
Restaurant digital menu boards are digital screens that allow you to update pricing, promotions and menu content in real time. Genius digital menu boards integrate seamlessly with your Genius point of sale software, so you can update menu item prices across multiple locations all from one place.
Yes. Genius multi-lane drive-thru technology is AI-powered and includes a camera vision that fully integrates with the rest of your Genius solutions. With unlimited lane support, real-time vehicle tracking and order sync, every car gets the right order — even when lanes merge — and fulfillment is easy for staff.
Outdoor digital menu boards enhance the drive thru experience and allow you to make updates in real time, ensuring guests always see the most accurate availability and prices.
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