At Staylist, we’re always on the lookout for ways to help our partners unlock new revenue, streamline operations, and enhance the guest experience. In our most recent bi-weekly webinar, we sat down with Roy Castellano and Jeff Buselman from Cinchio to explore the evolution of point-of-sale systems—and how the right technology can do so much more than process transactions.

Here’s what we learned about modern POS trends, enterprise-ready integrations, and how campground operators are leveling up their operations with smarter, faster, and more intuitive tools.

Why a Smarter POS System Matters

Whether you’re running a food truck, tiki bar, or general store, the goal is the same: deliver exceptional guest experiences while maximizing revenue. Cinchio’s enterprise-grade POS isn’t just about speed—it’s built for insight, automation, and scalability.

Some key takeaways:

• End-to-End Integration with Staylist
  By syncing guest transactions directly back into Staylist’s folios via RFID wristbands, operators can offer frictionless charge-to-site functionality with full transparency. Think: a guest orders a smoothie poolside with a wristband, the charge hits their folio, and you see the sale instantly in your dashboard.

• Custom Reports at Your Fingertips
  Operators can slice data by outlet, SKU, payment type, or staff performance—and even schedule daily reports straight to their inbox. Want to see how breakfast burritos performed last Thursday compared to the past three? Cinchio delivers the answer before your morning coffee.

• Mobile, Kiosk, and App Ordering
  Cinchio’s modular platform supports mobile ordering, custom-branded kiosks, and full-scale food service—enabling faster turnaround and better labor allocation. In one example, replacing a food truck cashier with a kiosk cut order-to-delivery time by 30+ seconds per guest, reducing lines and boosting tips.

Data-Driven Inventory = Predictable Profits

One of the most game-changing features? Intelligent inventory management.

Whether you’re running four outlets on one property or pushing grab-and-go items from a commissary kitchen, Cinchio can:

• Predict sales and prep needs based on real transaction data

• Aggregate ingredient usage across multiple menu items

• Integrate with purveyors (like U.S. Foods) for auto-reordering

• Monitor variance between expected and actual depletion

This means no more gut-feel orders or wasted inventory—and a smarter path to profitability for operators who want to scale.

When It’s Time to Graduate From Basic POS

Roy and Jeff shared some indicators that it’s time to move beyond entry-level tools like Staylist’s built-in POS:

• You’re operating multiple outlets (bar, café, store, food truck)

• You want faster checkouts and reduced training time

• You need granular reporting or kitchen routing (KDS/printers)

• You want to offer mobile, kiosk, or app ordering

• You’re prepping items across outlets and need commissary control

If you’re still managing these with spreadsheets or siloed systems, it’s time to think bigger.

What the Future Looks Like

As the industry leans into AI, automation, and mobile-first experiences, Cinchio is ahead of the curve. They’re building tools that:

• Analyze guest sentiment across social and review platforms

• Repurpose staff from order-takers to guest ambassadors

• Equip guests with branded apps for wayfinding, ordering, and activities

• Embrace the MagicBand-style impulse buying via RFID wristbands

In short: they’re not replacing hospitality—they’re enhancing it.

Final Thoughts

As Roy summed it up: “The goal is to connect the dots between what guests want and what operators need. We just want to be in the background, making it seamless.”

If you’re ready to increase guest satisfaction, grow ancillary revenue, and turn your POS into a strategic advantage, now might be the perfect time to explore what Cinchio and Staylist can do together.