Best Toast Alternatives for Burger Restaurants in 2026

Burger restaurant operators struggle with slow order entry. Customization requests and multiple sales channels create chaos. A weak point-of-sale system loses sales and frustrates customers. Find a solution built for your specific needs.

Top Alternatives to Toast (Cloud-based restaurant POS with built-in online ordering and payroll)

🏆 1. Lavu

Lavu processes complex burger orders fast and accurately. Its customizable interface supports unlimited modifiers for all build-your-own burger options. Lavu offers online ordering, delivery integration, and kitchen display systems (KDS). These tools are essential for busy burger joints.

Best for: Fast-paced burger restaurants need advanced customization, multi-channel ordering, and smart operational insights from Marty.

Pricing: Custom quotes. Contact sales for a personalized solution.

2. Square for Restaurants

Square offers an intuitive interface. Staff learn it easily. This system provides integrated payments and basic online ordering.

Best for: Smaller burger shops or food trucks prioritize ease of use and integrated payment processing.

Pricing: Free plan available for basic use. Paid plans start at $60/month per location.

3. Clover

Clover provides many hardware options. Its app market adds specific functions. It works well for various restaurant setups.

Best for: Burger restaurants need flexible hardware choices and access to third-party app integrations.

Pricing: Hardware purchased upfront. Software plans begin around $60/month.

4. Revel Systems

Revel is an iPad-based POS with strong inventory. It helps manage ingredients for custom burgers. It supports multi-location operations.

Best for: Growing burger franchises or multi-unit operators require detailed inventory and enterprise management.

Pricing: Requires custom quote. Generally higher initial investment.

5. Lightspeed Restaurant

Lightspeed offers advanced inventory controls. It tracks burger ingredients and manages costs. The system supports detailed menu engineering.

Best for: Burger restaurants focus on precise inventory management, ingredient tracking, and menu profitability analysis.

Pricing: Plans start around $69/month.

6. TouchBistro

TouchBistro focuses on efficient order taking. It improves dine-in service. It offers tableside ordering.

Best for: Burger restaurants emphasize dine-in experiences and quick, accurate tableside service.

Pricing: Plans start around $69/month.

Why Lavu Is the Best Choice

Lavu understands busy burger kitchens. Your team needs to process orders fast and accurately. Our system handles complex burger customizations easily. This includes bun choices to unlimited toppings. This reduces errors and keeps your customers happy.

Lavu integrates essential tools for your burger business. Our online ordering platform and kitchen display systems (KDS) keep everything running. You offer delivery and takeout without missing a beat. Marty, Lavu’s AI analytics layer, provides smart data. It helps operators make better business decisions and boost profits.

Lavu is more than a vendor. We are your operator ally. We provide a powerful, reliable solution. It helps your business thrive. Our support team is ready to help you succeed. See how Lavu transforms your burger restaurant. Schedule a demo today: https://lavu.com/demo

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a new POS handle my burger customizations?

Yes. Lavu supports unlimited modifiers. Your customers get their burgers exactly how they want them.

Will I keep my online ordering system?

No. You will likely switch to the new POS’s integrated online ordering. This often provides better sync with your kitchen.

How difficult is staff training for a new system?

Not difficult. Lavu offers an intuitive interface and training. Your staff adapts quickly.

What about loyalty programs?

Yes. Many modern POS systems, including Lavu, offer integrated loyalty programs. These help retain customers.

Does it integrate with popular delivery services?

Yes. Lavu integrates with major third-party delivery platforms. This helps manage all your orders from one place.

Is the data migration difficult when switching?

No. Lavu’s team assists with data migration. We transfer your menu and customer data smoothly.

Will a new POS help with inventory for burger ingredients?

Yes. Lavu offers inventory management. These track ingredients and control food costs for your burgers.

Ready to see Lavu in action?

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to common questions about Marty, Lavu POS, and how they work together.

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

Need help?

Call our award-winning support team 24/7 at 1 (505) 535-5288

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