Maitre'D vs everything else

[kpizz]

Has anyone worked with Maitre'D in the past? Im trying to find a demo of the software before we buy it. I am also wondering what kind of database they use and how easy it is to retrieve data from it.

 

[coorsman]

In the past they used a propriatary database engine. I'm not sure if the switched over to SQL yet. Look at Squirrel they use a SQL database.


Cheers,
Coorsman

 

[kpizz]

Coorsman,

Thanks for the feedback. I wonder why so many POS providers use proprietary databases.

 

[coorsman]

Most of the older / bigger pos systems were written before SQL.

Cheers,
Coorsman

 

[coorsman]

I really like Maitre'd it has alot of useful options and all are integrated within the core of the software. I specifically like the integrated inventory system. When you run out of an item in the inventory then it can auto 86 an item and show a coutdown.

Also - great pizza/delivery & (mapping) & caller ID)/ pre-order / hand held (all integrated) software upgrade is free - not version specific.

Maitre'd and Squirrel are both canadian companies and have been in the business since the 80's.


Cheers,
Coorsman

 

[kpizz]

Coorsman,

Thanks for the feedback. I will take a look into Squirrel and Maitr'd a little more if your suggesting it. It sounds like they have a good overall product but I wonder if they share there database sachem's or if anyone on the forum has some they would be willing to share. I'm always hesitant to get locked into a POS system with a proprietary database unless they give me the keys to access it for free.

 

[coorsman]

Some very interesting reading about Squirrel POS

http://www.linuxjournal.com/article/4798

I have used Squirrel POS in many of the restaurants I've owned and managed and wouldn't use anything else.


Cheers,
Coorsman

 

[kpizz]

Sweet.. looks like a great system. Thanks for the help

 

[coorsman]

The new version of maitre'd is 8.0 and is SQL.


Cheers,
Coorsman

 

[coorsman]

I'm not a dealer or salesman but the website is

http://www.squirrelsystems.com

Cheers,
Coorsman

 

[kpizz]

Thanks for the link and man... you must really be happy with your system. its like the rest of us and our apple products.

 

[posfan]

Coorsman I think at least you are an expert in Aloha and yet you prefer Squirrel is that a fair way to put it? I'm researching multiple systems for a purchasing decision 6 months from now and (if it doesn't violate some rule around here) can you give me an idea why you'd recommend a system that I think has such a small market share vs Aloha which I'm pretty sure is the biggest boy on the block?

 

[coorsman]

Sorry I have to bite my tongue on that one. Maybe after a few I'll chime in again lol.




Cheers,
Coorsman

 

[eegees]

i know im a little late, but kpizz, im been working on Maitre'd for over a year now, they just (last month) came out with their sql based version and working with that is a brezze, we are a quick service place and have enjoyed working with it for some time.

 

[SameerKunal]

Eegees.

Do you know where i can get a test copy of Maitr'd and how many people are switching over to the new SQL based version?

Thanks,

Sam