KIC Hospitality provides a dual‑screen Smart Terminal that merges order entry and payment processing into a single device for restaurants and other hospitality venues. The terminal offers integrated EMV card reading with tokenized, 0 % credit‑card interchange fees and a subscription service that includes transaction routing, OTA updates, and real‑time analytics, helping operators lower costs and streamline operations.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Hospitality operators often face high credit‑card processing fees and fragmented point‑of‑sale (POS) hardware that requires separate payment terminals, increasing both cost and operational complexity. These expenses erode margins for restaurants and other dining venues, especially those with high transaction volumes.
Solution
KIC Hospitality offers a dual‑screen Smart Terminal that combines order entry and payment processing in a single device, eliminating the need for separate hardware. The terminal integrates EMV‑compatible card readers with tokenized, 0 % credit‑card fee processing, allowing merchants to retain a larger share of each sale. A built‑in Android/Linux operating system supports OTA firmware updates and third‑party API integrations for inventory, loyalty, and reporting systems. The streamlined UI reduces staff training time and accelerates table turnover, while the hardware is sold outright and supported through a subscription‑based service plan that includes transaction routing, security patches, and analytics dashboards. By consolidating POS functions and removing processing fees, the solution lowers operating expenses and improves cash flow for dining establishments.
Target Audience
The primary customers are independent restaurants, quick‑service chains, and hospitality venues that process a high volume of card transactions and seek to reduce payment fees while simplifying POS operations.
Features
- Dual‑screen design: one display for staff order entry, one touchscreen for customer payment confirmation
- Integrated EMV card reader with tokenization and 0 % credit‑card interchange fee model
- PCI‑DSS compliant payment stack with end‑to‑end encryption and secure key management
- OTA firmware and software updates via a cloud‑managed console
- Open RESTful API for seamless integration with inventory, reservation, and loyalty platforms
- Built‑in analytics dashboard delivering real‑time sales, labor, and margin insights
- Service subscription covering transaction routing, device monitoring, and technical support
- Rugged, tamper‑resistant hardware optimized for high‑traffic hospitality environments