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Lavu Announces Free Software Hosting for Restaurants Affected by Coronavirus

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Leading restaurant management platform, Lavu, is preparing to help customers who may be impacted by the COVID-19 coronavirus by waiving software hosting fees for those affected. As the world braces for a pandemic, Lavu leadership recognizes the potential for restaurant closures.

“The name Lavu is derived from “love-you” and we love our customers. Lavu is invested in helping restaurant operators during any potential slowdowns that arise due to the coronavirus,” said Lavu CEO, Saleem S. Khatri. “We are closely monitoring the impact of the coronavirus on our industry and we’re here to help our customers.”

To assist, Lavu will waive software fees for customers based on the length of time they are closed if a city shutdown or quarantine happens. “We hope this reduction in fees will alleviate some of the pangs of dealing with a prolonged slowdown in customer traffic. We understand the fluidity of the situation and will adjust our services as needed for our global customer base,” Khatri says.

The CDC is currently advising anyone with flu-like symptoms to stay home and continues to stress the importance of frequent handwashing with soap and hot water. Repeated disinfection of surfaces and frequently touched objects is also vital, and for restaurants full of tables, bar tops and other points of contact, this cannot be overstated.

Customers experiencing closure due to the coronavirus can submit their information here to request assistance.

FAQ

Frequently Answered Questions

See how owners like you boosted covers, cut costs and
took back control of their business.

What is Marty and what does it actually do?

Marty is your restaurant’s intelligence engine. It watches every sale, shift, hour, item, and
trend inside your POS and gives you clear, actionable direction.

Marty informs. Lavu automates.
Together they act like a digital GM that never sleeps.

Marty gives you:

  • Daily morning briefings
  • Real time sales and labor insights
  • Forecasts and schedule recommendations
  • High margin bundle suggestions
  • Menu and pricing guidance
  • Server performance insights
  • Alerts when something is off


No spreadsheets. No reports. Just clarity and next steps.

You can run basic reporting and audits without Lavu.

But the full power of Marty only unlocks when paired with Lavu POS.

Why?
Because Marty needs real-time, restaurant-wide data to give you accurate insights and
recommendations.
With Lavu, Marty can see everything that happens in your restaurant and Lavu can instantly automate the action.

Marty informs.
Lavu executes.

Three things owners consistently call out:

It runs on iPads
Staff learn it fast. Training drops from days to hours.

It is flexible and not hardware locked
You are not forced into proprietary hardware. You can buy replacements anywhere.

It is the only POS designed to work with Marty
Other POS systems show you what happened.
Lavu plus Marty tells you what to do next.
This is what restaurants actually need to increase profit

Marty analyzes everything happening in your restaurant.
Lavu automates the work behind it.

Examples:

  • Marty flags high food cost items. Lavu shows the exact recipe cost and usage.
  • Marty spots slow periods. Lavu triggers targeted outreach or bundle suggestions.
  • Marty forecasts sales. Lavu generates the schedule with labor control.


It feels like hiring an analyst and an operations manager without adding payroll

Yes. Lavu uses PCI compliant, encrypted payment processing trusted in restaurants
worldwide.

Secure card handling, safe mobile payments, and no risky shortcuts

Most servers pick it up within one shift because it mirrors real restaurant workflows.

Managers love how much time they get back during onboarding

Lavu offers flexible plans for single location operators and multi location brands.

Pricing depends on your configuration, number of devices, and whether you activate Marty.

We will help you select the right setup based on your volume and goals.

Almost always yes.

Lavu works with major EMV readers, printers, KDS screens, and delivery platforms.
We are partnered with Apple to deliver the best-in-class iPad hardware experience.
For payments, Lavu integrates with Adyen, a global leader in secure restaurant payment
processing.

Because the system is open, you are not trapped buying expensive proprietary hardware.

Yes. Online orders flow straight into the POS with no extra steps and no chaos.

You can manage curbside, pickup, and delivery from the same screen.

Inventory updates in real time as items are sold.

Marty then analyzes the trends and highlights waste, low stock, or margin issues so you can
correct them early.

Yes. Lavu tracks time, wages, overtime, and labor percentage.

Marty adds intelligence on top of it by showing staffing efficiency, server performance, and when labor is running high.

Worldwide.

Both support restaurants across the globe with the infrastructure and partnerships needed
for international operations.

While Lavu is purpose built for restaurants, it works with other businesses too.
Drop us a line to find out more

Hit us on Marty Chat or reach support at support@lavu.com or 505-559-5100

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