DBS & Revel POS Can Transform Your Restaurant or Retail Business
If your current POS system is slowing you down, limiting visibility, or creating unnecessary stress, it’s time for something better. Revel POS is a powerful iPad-based point-of-sale system built to streamline operations, improve reporting, and help restaurants and retail businesses grow smarter. Schedule your personalized demo with DBS and see how Revel POS can work specifically for your business.
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Whether you operate a single storefront or manage multiple locations, Revel POS — when configured, installed, and supported by DBS — delivers a powerful iPad-based POS solution built around your business.
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Best Fit
Primary business type each platform is best suited for.
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Enterprise Restaurants Franchises Complex Menus |
Restaurants Multi-Location Operations Growth-Focused |
Full-Service Restaurants Independent Operators Guest Experience |
Large Restaurant Operations Enterprise Environments Operational Scale |
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Ease of Use
How intuitive and easy the system is for staff to learn and operate.
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Multi-Location Control
How well the platform supports centralized control, consistency, and visibility across locations.
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Complex Menu Management
Depth of tools for large menus, modifiers, combos, and business-specific menu configuration.
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Online Ordering & Omnichannel
Seamless integration of online ordering, takeout, delivery, and multi-channel sales.
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Reporting & Business Intelligence
Real-time reporting, dashboards, trend visibility, and operational decision-making tools.
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Integrations & Extensibility
Ability to extend functionality with connected apps, marketplaces, and operational tools.
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Hardware Flexibility
Ability to support different hardware setups across restaurant environments.
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Scalability
Support for growth, franchise needs, and operational expansion.
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Payment Flexibility
Flexibility in processing options and ability to optimize payment costs.
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Flexible | Processor-Tied | TouchBistro Payments | Processor-Tied |
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DBS Advantage Complete setup, support & guidance - not just software |
Standard Setup Limited Guidance |
Standard Setup Limited Guidance |
Standard Setup Limited Guidance |
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Step-by-Step Onboarding Guidance
Structured onboarding with a clear roadmap — not just setup instructions or self-guided implementation.
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Customized Menu / Product Setup
Fully built and optimized by our team — not templated setups or manual entry left to you.
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Tailored Hardware Configurations
Hardware designed around your workflow and environment — not one-size-fits-all bundles.
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Professional Installation & Go-Live Support
Onsite installation and live support during launch — not remote-only activation or limited assistance.
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Personalized Training & Local Support
Ongoing training and support from a dedicated team — not just help articles or general support lines.
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Payment Processing & Advocacy
Strategic guidance to help reduce fees and avoid restrictive contracts — not just default processing setups.
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Comparisons are based on DBS’s experience, product knowledge, and typical use cases. Features and capabilities may vary by configuration and business needs.
Frequently Asked Questions About Revel POS
Our FAQ section answers the most common questions about DBS & Revel POS features, hardware, payment processing, implementation, and ongoing support.
Did Shift4 acquire Revel POS (formerly Revel Systems)?
Yes. Shift4 Payments officially acquired Revel POS (formerly Revel Systems) in June 2024 to unite enterprise cloud POS features with their payment processing infrastructure.
Is Revel POS still available for purchase?
Yes. While online marketing routes to centralized corporate portals, DBS actively provisions, programs, and deploys the iPad-based Revel POS platform for larger, multi-location operations requiring specialized menu structures.
Will my existing Revel POS hardware stop working?
No. Your current iPad configurations, fixed terminals, customer-facing setups, and kitchen display systems (KDS) remain completely compatible and fully supported.
How does DBS support businesses using Revel POS?
DBS bypasses corporate queues by supplying direct, local data migrations, custom menu configurations, onsite live go-live technicians, and localized troubleshooting teams.
Where do I go for Revel POS payment processing support?
DBS serves as your payment processing advocate, directly configuring your
processing framework and helping you handle daily merchant reconciliation
without relying on distant call centers.
processing framework and helping you handle daily merchant reconciliation
without relying on distant call centers.
Should I buy Revel POS or choose Shift4 Dine POS instead?
The choice depends on your framework. Shift4 Dine excels at streamlined
table-service workflows, whereas Revel POS offers deep multi-location franchise logic
and complex inventory matrices.
table-service workflows, whereas Revel POS offers deep multi-location franchise logic
and complex inventory matrices.
Can DBS transition my restaurant from Revel POS to Shift4 Dine?
Yes. If your business model shifts, DBS handles the operational transition by
migrating your menu database, configuring new hardware options, and providing
onsite launch training.
migrating your menu database, configuring new hardware options, and providing
onsite launch training.
Can I still order add-on terminals and hardware for my current Revel POS
system?
Yes. While corporate websites often redirect to alternative product lines, DBS
actively stocks, provisions, and deploys genuine Revel POS-compatible hardware for
our existing clients.
actively stocks, provisions, and deploys genuine Revel POS-compatible hardware for
our existing clients.
Do I have to switch to Shift4 Dine POS just to add a terminal to my
restaurant?
No. You do not need to replace your software framework or swap out your
existing infrastructure just to expand your current operational capacity.
existing infrastructure just to expand your current operational capacity.
Will a new add-on terminal look and function the same as my current
stations?
Yes. DBS configures new iPad terminals, mobile ordering devices, and kitchen
displays to match your existing hardware ecosystem and user interface
seamlessly.
displays to match your existing hardware ecosystem and user interface
seamlessly.
How do new add-on terminals sync up with my existing Revel POS menu and
settings?
DBS pre-programs every add-on station prior to delivery, ensuring your existing
layout, modifiers, matrix pricing, and operational logic automatically sync upon
network connection.
layout, modifiers, matrix pricing, and operational logic automatically sync upon
network connection.
Will adding a station interrupt my daily restaurant operations or cause
downtime?
No. Because DBS builds and tests the terminal hardware beforehand,
deployment is a plug-and-play process that eliminates operational friction and
keeps your lines moving.
deployment is a plug-and-play process that eliminates operational friction and
keeps your lines moving.
Will purchasing add-on hardware alter my current merchant agreement or
processing rates?
No. Adding a supplemental terminal to your network will not change your core
transaction fees, merchant agreements, or existing daily funding timelines.
transaction fees, merchant agreements, or existing daily funding timelines.
Who do I contact to provision the software license for my new add-on
station?
Contact DBS directly. We manage the background software licensing and serial
activation so you can bypass corporate call centers and clear corporate
roadblocks instantly.
activation so you can bypass corporate call centers and clear corporate
roadblocks instantly.
