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The snack bar is a place where speed, efficiency, and customer satisfaction must go hand in hand. Especially during peak moments, like Friday evening or the lunch rush, it can get very busy. Long queues at the counter frustrate customers, and staff are under constant pressure to take orders quickly and accurately. But what if you could solve this problem without hiring extra staff? The solution: ordering kiosks from Onesix.
An ordering kiosk, also known as a self-service kiosk, enables customers to place their order independently. For snack bars, this offers multiple advantages:
Multiple customers can order simultaneously via the kiosk. No more forced queues at the counter — while one customer is selecting fries and snacks on the kiosk, another can already be completing their order.
Customers enter their own order, including modifications such as sauces, snacks, or allergies. This minimises miscommunication and ensures the kitchen knows exactly what needs to be prepared.
One of the biggest advantages of Onesix ordering kiosks is the built-in upsell functionality. The kiosk automatically suggests extras such as snacks, sauce combinations, or a drink with the fries order. Without staff needing to actively sell more, the average order value often increases by 20-30%.
Because the ordering kiosk takes over order-taking, the team can focus on preparing fries, snacks, and dishes, and on hospitality. This increases efficiency without extra staff costs.
Every order via an Onesix kiosk generates valuable data. You can see which snacks are popular, when the busiest times are, and which combinations sell best. These insights help with inventory management, menu optimisation, and marketing campaigns.
An Onesix ordering kiosk is simple and intuitive to use:
Place the kiosk in a visible spot near the entrance or next to the counter. This way, customers can immediately order themselves and the flow of traffic runs smoothly.
Ensure the team knows how the kiosk works and can guide customers with questions or special requests.
Use attractive images of fries, snacks, and sauce combinations. Place the most popular and most profitable items at the top of the screen.
Some customers still prefer personal advice or quick interaction. By adopting a hybrid approach — kiosks and counter service — you maintain both speed and hospitality.
Analyse which snacks and combinations sell best and adjust your offering accordingly. This way, you maximise your revenue without extra costs.
For snack bars that want to increase efficiency, reduce queues, and grow revenue, Onesix ordering kiosks are a proven solution. They ensure faster orders, fewer errors, smart upselling, and freed-up staff — all without extra staff costs.
By deploying this technology smartly, businesses can sell fries, snacks, and drinks faster and more effectively, while guests enjoy a smooth and modern ordering experience. The result? More satisfied customers, higher revenue, and a more efficient snack bar, ready for every busy peak day.
Daan is Head of Marketing at Onesix. This news site provides relevant articles for people working in or interested in hospitality, retail, and amusement parks.
