Ziosk

Ziosk supplies tablets and software for tables in full-service restaurants: a guest-facing tabletop tablet for ordering, paying, games, loyalty sign-up and surveys, a handheld tablet for servers, and a slim check presenter. It works as an extension of the restaurant's existing POS and payment processor rather than replacing them. It is sold mainly to larger casual-dining brands.

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Best for
Casual-dining chains, Restaurants on Aloha, Micros or POSitouch
Pricing
Quote only

Who it is for

  • Casual-dining chains

    The vendor names brands such as Chili's, Olive Garden and Texas Roadhouse as users of its tabletop network.

  • Restaurants on Aloha, Micros or POSitouch

    The tablets connect to these POS systems, so the restaurant keeps its current POS.

  • Upscale and polished-casual venues

    Drop & Pay is a slim payment tablet that guests use privately at the table.

Less suited to: Restaurants looking for a POS: the vendor says Ziosk is not a POS system and not a payment processor.

What it does

  • Pay at the table

    Guests pay by card or mobile wallet on the tablet; the vendor says payments are processed card-present.

  • Tabletop ordering and reordering

    The zMini lets guests reorder drinks, desserts and appetizers without waiting for a server.

  • Upsell promotions

    Shows promotions that can be scheduled by time and location.

  • Games and premium content

    Games on the table tablet as an extra revenue stream and entertainment for guests.

  • Loyalty enrollment and redemption

    Loyalty sign-up and redemption is built into the checkout flow.

  • Guest surveys at checkout

    Collects feedback on the tablet before guests leave; the vendor claims about half of guests who pay on it answer a survey.

  • Server handheld tablet

    Ziosk Pro lets servers take orders, see the floor plan, and take payments anywhere in the restaurant.

  • Drop & Pay check presenter

    A tablet left with the guest for private payment, tipping, feedback and loyalty enrollment.

  • zConnect content management

    Lets marketing teams launch, target and A/B test on-table promotions across locations.

  • Edge Intelligence (beta)

    AI prompts for servers and guest recovery alerts based on table signals; the vendor labels it beta.

Pricing

Pricing model
Quote only

Ziosk says costs vary for each partner and asks buyers to contact it for a custom quote.

Works with

Loyalty
PunchhPaytronixSparkflyPersonica
Payments
FiservWorldpayTSYSChase PaymentechShift4FreedomPay
Point of sale
AlohaOracle MicrosSimphonyPOSitouchRezkuXpient

Where and how it runs

Hardware
zMini: 7-inch tabletop tablet, 16+ hours battery, 8 MP camera. Ziosk Pro and Drop & Pay: 7-inch tablets, 480 g, 10+ hours battery. The vendor says the software is device-agnostic but recommends its own rugged tablets.

The vendor does not state where it sells; its games page speaks of restaurants nationwide in the US.

The company

Founded
2010
Headquarters
Plano, United States
Founders
Jack Baum
Customers named by the vendor
Chili's, Olive Garden, Texas Roadhouse, Miller's Ale House, Bloomin' Brands

Security and support

Security and compliance
P2PE, EMV and NFC payments on tablets
Support
A support phone line, email and a support ticket page are listed on the site.

Listing details

Built for
Restaurants
Focus
Food-specific
Status
Active
Website
ziosk.com
Also listed in
Pay-at-Table & QR Payments

Alternatives to Ziosk

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  • Acrelec

    Acrelec makes self-order kiosks, self-checkout units, digital menu boards, drive-thru timing software and table-service tools for quick-service restaurants and retailers.

    Names 3 integrations, against 16 for Ziosk.

  • ITRestaurant

    ITRestaurant (Interactive Restaurant Technology, IRT) sells glass touch-screen tables that let guests browse an interactive menu, order and pay without a waiter, plus cloud software that gives management an order map, POS, staff, menu and statistics tools.

    Names 1 integration, against 16 for Ziosk.

  • JTECH

    JTECH is a US maker of guest and staff paging systems, two-way radios, table location systems and digital signage, sold to restaurants, hotels, healthcare sites, retail and other venues.

    Listed as best for: Quick-service and fast-casual restaurants; Full-service restaurants.

  • Grubbrr

    Grubbrr (written GRUBBRR on its site) makes self-ordering kiosks and related ordering hardware and software.

    Names 12 integrations, against 16 for Ziosk.

Compare Ziosk

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What we could not confirm

These points were not confirmed when this page was written.

  • Any price
  • Contract terms
  • Countries served
  • Funding
  • Employee count
  • Security certifications
  • Interface languages

Sources

Facts on this page come from the pages below, checked on 29 September 2026. Prices and features change, so confirm with the vendor before you buy.

  1. Homepagehttps://www.ziosk.com/
  2. zMini specs and integrationshttps://www.ziosk.com/products/ziosk-mini
  3. Server tablethttps://www.ziosk.com/products/ziosk-pro
  4. Drop & Payhttps://www.ziosk.com/products/drop-pay
  5. Games and customershttps://www.ziosk.com/products/games
  6. zConnecthttps://www.ziosk.com/products/zconnect
  7. Edge Intelligencehttps://www.ziosk.com/edge-intelligence
  8. FAQ: pricing, integrationshttps://www.ziosk.com/faqs
  9. Founding, HQhttps://www.ziosk.com/about-us
  10. Partner listhttps://www.ziosk.com/partners