Restaurant POS free trial: a 90-day plan to test it properly

A free trial is useful only if you test the things that will cause problems later. Most owners open the dashboard, add a few dishes and then get busy. When the trial ends, they still do not know whether the paid features are worth it. A short plan for each phase fixes that.

How the GiveMyMenu trial works

Every new account gets Pro-level features for a set number of days. At launch that is 90 days. The trial starts when you add your first venue, not when you sign up, and it does not ask for a card. During the trial, paid features such as table PINs, inventory, branding, reports and guest reviews are switched on. When it ends, the account stays on the Free plan unless you choose a paid one.

Weeks 1 and 2: get the basics right

• Enter your full menu, with prices and preparation stations.
• Set the location currency, tax and service settings, then check a bill.
• Create your tables or rooms and print their QR codes.
• Add staff accounts with the right roles instead of sharing one login.

Weeks 3 to 6: run real service

Use it for live orders. Watch the kitchen display during your busiest hour. Note every time staff reach for paper or ask someone to repeat an order. Those moments show you what to fix in your setup or where the software does not fit.

Weeks 7 to 10: test the paid features on purpose

• Turn on table PINs and see whether staff can hand them out without slowing down.
• Track a few ingredients in inventory and check the counts after a week.
• Read the daily report and decide whether you would use it every day.
• Add your logo and colours to the guest menu.
• Read the guest reviews that come in after paid bills.

Write down which ones you used without being reminded. Those are the features you would pay for.

Weeks 11 and 12: decide before it ends

Compare what you used with the current plans. If the Free plan covers it, do nothing; your menu, tables and history stay. If you need more, choose the smallest paid plan that covers what you used. Plan limits apply when you add a table, staff member or location. Paid features you relied on stop when the trial ends unless your plan includes them.