Overview
Squirrel in a Box is a powerful, scalable point of sale system designed specifically for the smaller footprint foodservice operation.
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Is your current point of sale system or cash register aging and becoming more of a hassle than a help? Are you overwhelmed by the complexity of other systems? Don’t need a system that costs more than your car?
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, Squirrel in a Box could be exactly the POS solution you need to help your business succeed! With Squirrel in a Box, we’ve streamlined the features for a simplified solution that has only what you need to run your business more efficiently — nothing more, nothing less.
Squirrel in a Box offers:
- User-friendly software with simplified feature set and back office functionality
- Optional add-on features to extend the functionality of your Squirrel in a Box
- 1, 2, or 3 terminal hardware configurations, including printers and a cash drawer
- Integrated high speed credit card processing
- Centralized database and menu build from Squirrel’s outstanding Implementations team
- Training and support
Now Available With Squirrel Mobility!
Squirrel Mobility is an optional add-on to Squirrel in a Box that helps you enhance operations from anywhere in your restaurant, bar, or cafe. You have a choice of mobile devices running the same Squirrel in a Box interface, which gives you a seamless experience for entering orders, updating menu items, and more.
- Currently supports: Apple iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch
- Coming soon: Android and Windows mobile tablets
*Mobile devices sold separately*
Since we offer flexible financing options and your Squirrel in a Box is guaranteed to ship within 5 days of completing your menus, you can be up and running with a new and affordable POS system in a flash! Contact us today to start realizing the benefits of Squirrel in a Box.
Software
Squirrel in a Box offers a choice of 3 service styles -
one is sure to fit!
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Squirrel software has been designed to be intuitive and fast with features that help you make your operations more efficient, whatever your service style. Choose between Table, Bar, or Counter Service — or a combination if you have multiple operational styles for your business.
Table Service:
- On-screen review to ensure order accuracy
- Easy item and check splitting
- Employee-centric access to typical functions like void and promo
Bar Service:
- Check-based functionality
- Guest check naming for easy recognition
- Order a complete round or individual items
Counter Service:
- Minimal keystrokes for order entry
- Quick access to configurable payment keys
- Automatic order routing to prep station
Data Security
Squirrel is a Payment Card Industry (PCI) Participating Organization and we are committed to reviewing and implementing credit card security best practices with our POS software. Squirrel in a Box is validated to the highest level (PA DSS), which helps you meet this component of your overall PCI compliance plan.
Hardware
Delivering a powerful point of sale solution at a budget-friendly price doesn't mean skimping on hardware.
Squirrel in a Box conveniently offers all the hardware you’ll need straight out of the box, from terminals to requisition and check printers, and cash drawer.
Squirrel in a Box includes an all-in-one terminal that eliminates the need for a separate office computer or host server. The Squirrel terminal allows you to seamlessly work between your point of sale application and back office functions for maximum efficiency.
We’ve partnered with top of the line hardware providers like Epson and APG Cash Drawer to provide you with a robust, reliable platform for your foodservice operation.
Available in 1, 2, or 3 terminal hardware configurations, your Squirrel in a Box hardware is fully compatible with our Squirrel Professional family of products — if your operation grows and you decide to make the transition, your Squirrel in a Box hardware can make the trip with you.
Implementation
Our Implementations team ensures that your Squirrel in a Box is successfully implemented for your business, from building your menu database to providing training.
Here's how it all comes together:

Centralized Database Build
After you’ve purchased your Squirrel in a Box, you will be asked to provide the information needed by the Implementations team to build the database for your system — for example, your menus, tax rates, and business hours. After your database has been built, we will conduct a review with you and ensure any requested changes are made. Upon receiving sign off that the database has been completed to your satisfaction, your system is prepared for shipping.
Training
Once you have assembled your Squirrel in a Box using a simple, step-by-step assembly guide and your system is connected to the internet, our Implementations team will conduct two 2.5-hour training sessions (for a total of five hours) with you. We make sure to review all the features that you’ll need to run your business more efficiently.
30-day New Customer Program
Over the next 30 days following the completion of your training, you will receive regular follow ups from our Implementations team since we are committed to providing the support you need for the successful operation of your Squirrel in a Box.
Want to learn more about our Implementations team? Contact us today!
Support
Squirrel EasyCare is a comprehensive support and maintenance program for Squirrel in a Box
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Here's what you get with Squirrel EasyCare:
- Choose between 9-5 or 24/7 Help Desk for training and technical assistance
- Get the latest software updates
- Squirrel SmartWatch - active monitoring of your system for proactive help
- Squirrel DataStore - remote offsite backups to protect your valuable data
We're Here If You Need Us, Whenever You Need Us
Your relationship with Squirrel doesn't end with the purchase of your restaurant POS system. In fact, it's just the beginning! Our Squirrel EasyCare support and maintenance programs are designed to help you get the most out of your technology investment so you have more time to focus on your most important priority — your guests.
Industry-leading Response Times from our Help Desk
A cornerstone of Squirrel EasyCare is our 24/7 help desk, which is staffed by a dedicated group of agents with extensive technical and hospitality industry experience. We have invested significantly in the right people and the latest call center technology to show our commitment to being here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year.