The Institute of Hospitality announces a new business partnership with Lolly, a Point of Sale (PoS) and payments specialist serving small hospitality businesses across the UK: from coffee shops, pubs and night clubs, to mobile catering, pop ups and corporate caterers.
Peter Ducker FIH, chief executive, Institute of Hospitality, says: "Efficient payment systems mean a faster service, with more customers served in less time. The Institute of Hospitality prides itself on offering great partnership deals to our community of members and we are delighted to welcome Lolly, a hospitality-specific company that provides essential support to our diverse, dynamic and entrepreneurial industry."
Peter Moore, CEO of Lolly, comments: "Through our membership of the Institute of Hospitality, we hope to align ourselves with industry colleagues, and to benefit from the knowledge-sharing and best practice, which - in turn - we will pass on to our own clients. Best practice is vital to the success and growth of the sector."The company offers a complete point of sale package where customers can use its EPoS software on tills and PoS tablets.
Lolly then networks these to card payment machines, to speed up service and provides a cloud-based back office, supplying real-time business analytics.Lolly provides enterprise level EPoS at an affordable price. Today, it is the only UK business of its kind that can truly scale from a downloadable product to a fully connected real-time network of tills, powered by an enterprise-level inventory reporting management system.
Experience the future of hospitality with Lolly Nova – the next-gen robot waiter designed to enhance customer dining. Pioneering AI capabilities, it offers smart, efficient service, delivering food, interacting with customers, and aiding in clear-down. With obstacle avoidance, speed control, and AI voice interaction, these 1.2m freestanding robotic waiters adapt to diverse environments. When not in use, Nova automatically returns to its docking station, complying with local cybersecurity regulations. Join the robotics revolution in hospitality with Lolly Nova – available for one-time purchase or through a convenient monthly lease scheme. Exciting times ahead! *Market estimate: $3,083m by 2030 (Source: Allied Market Research).
Experience the future of secure and frictionless payments with Lolly's groundbreaking FacePay platform. Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) through facial authentication, FacePay offers customers a swift, seamless, and secure payment solution. Users can effortlessly log into their accounts and utilize pre-loaded wallets with just their faces, enjoying benefits like earning and spending loyalty points, tracking orders, and assessing the environmental impact of meal choices. Beyond convenience, facial biometrics enhance transaction security, significantly reducing fraud risks. Peter Moore, CEO at Lolly, emphasizes the transformative impact of AI in the hospitality sector, foreseeing a future where biometric payments become ubiquitous. FacePay not only streamlines payment processes but also contributes to overall business efficiency, marking another milestone in Lolly's commitment to innovation. #FacialAuthentication #AIInnovation #SecurePayments
Elevate your business impact and social responsibility with the integration of charity donation options into your Electronic Point of Sale (EPoS) devices. At Lolly, we're witnessing a rising demand for charity buttons in our clients' EPoS systems, reflecting a growing trend in the hospitality and retail sectors. The statistics speak volumes, with 60% of US consumers more likely to shop at stores supporting charitable causes. Businesses incorporating charity donation features into their EPoS devices report impressive results, with 75% of customers choosing to donate during checkout. Beyond monetary contributions, this approach enhances customer loyalty and brand recognition. Lolly's innovative system enables hospitality providers to support multiple charities seamlessly. As businesses embrace this trend, they not only contribute meaningfully to society but also strengthen their brand image and customer loyalty. #SocialResponsibility #CharityDonations #EPoSInnovation
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