Kiosk, local supplier and snack stands

Stocktaking in kiosks and snack bars - your inventory, clearly under control

In a small kiosk or snack stand, the profit margins are small. Every missing item and every unexplained shrinkage has a direct impact on your profit. At the same time, you have to deal with a wide range of products - from drinks and snacks to consumables. It is precisely this wide range of products that makes regular stocktaking in the snack bar so important in order to maintain an overview at all times. A reliable inventory is essential for kiosk operators, as it helps you to identify shrinkage at an early stage, prevent theft in the snack bar and reorder in good time before the shelves are empty.

The challenges of everyday kiosk life

Small retail outlets face particular challenges when it comes to stocktaking:

• Lack of storage space: A snack bar or drinks kiosk usually has little space. Goods are often stored directly on the sales floor, making counting difficult.
• Many products in a small space: from drinks cans to chocolate bars - digital stock control for snacks & co. is difficult when hundreds of different items are presented close together.
• Changing staff & lack of time: stocktaking often has to be done after closing time, and not every employee is very familiar with it - mistakes are inevitable.
• Theft: Kiosks are susceptible to petty theft. Without precise stock control in the drinks kiosk or snack bar, missing items often go unnoticed.
• Mobile sales stands: If you are out and about at weekly markets or events, there is often a lack of infrastructure and Wi-Fi. Stocktaking in the sales stand under such conditions requires flexible solutions that work offline.
  

All these factors make it clear that a conventional pen-and-paper inventory or a confusing Excel list has its limits here. A solution is needed that adapts to everyday kiosk life.

Why BarBrain is ideal for small outlets

BarBrain is a digital inventory app especially for restaurants and small retail businesses. It was developed to make your stocktaking as simple as possible - without time-consuming scanning or complex systems. Instead, BarBrain relies on intuitive functions:

• Quantity entry via +/- widget: Enter stock with a tap - tap plus or minus to count items quickly and accurately.
• Slider for open items (bottles, sauces, etc.): Conveniently adjust the fill level of opened bottles or sauce containers using the slider instead of having to make a rough estimate.
• Offline counting at locations without WLAN: No Internet? No problem. BarBrain also works offline - ideal for mobile snack stands without stable network coverage.
• Breakdown by storage area or point of sale: Keep an overview by organizing your inventory by storage location or individual stands.
• Counting consumables too: Thanks to digital stocktaking, you can even easily record consumables such as napkins, cups or packaging.
• Snapshot on the key date - no live data: BarBrain provides you with an inventory as a snapshot on the reporting date. You receive clear inventory figures without a constant live data connection or automatic reports.

Advantages for you as an operator

If you digitize your inventory process, you will quickly notice how much easier many things become:

• Less effort, more time for the essentials: A digital inventory in the snack bar with BarBrain is faster. You save hours of counting and note-taking - time that you would rather invest in your customers.
• Accuracy and less shrinkage: Instead of relying on rough estimates, you get exact figures. This minimizes stock shortages and losses. You can avoid theft in the snack bar by carrying out regular checks.
• Easy to use: BarBrain is easy to understand. Intuitive operation via smartphone or tablet means that even changing staff can quickly get to grips with it. You don't need any special hardware - your existing device will do.
• Better overview & planning: With clear inventory figures, you always have an overview of your goods. This makes reordering easier and prevents unpleasant shortages or overstocking, so you can make informed decisions based on real data.

"Taking stock in my snack kiosk used to be an absolute horror: little space, countless items - and something was constantly getting lost. Since we switched to digital stocktaking with BarBrain, stocktaking has become almost incidental. Stocktaking in the kiosk no longer has to be a necessary evil - now we finally have our inventory under control."

Conclusion: Test BarBrain now free of charge

As the operator of a kiosk or snack stand, you no longer have to bother with time-consuming inventory methods. Digital stocktaking for your sales stand has never been so easy. Start your free trial now and experience for yourself how uncomplicated stocktaking can be. Try BarBrain for free and make sure your stock is always clearly under control!