Token System for Restaurants
Tokens separate dispensing from the machine: only what your staff gives out can be redeemed.
Why Not Coin-Operated?
A coin-operated machine means cash in your dining area, extra accounting, and the question of who counts the contents. With tokens, all of this is eliminated. The token has no value outside your establishment and only works with your machine. This ensures that dispensing remains entirely under your control: one kids' meal, one token.
The Cycle
Tokens circulate within your system: your staff dispenses them with kids' meals, children insert them into the machine, and when refilling, you collect and reissue them. This means you only purchase tokens once and later only top up what might be lost. It's practical to have a designated storage place at the till or service counter so everyone on the team knows where the tokens are kept.
Clear Team Rules
Establish a simple rule and communicate it to your team: one token per kids' meal, no dispensing without an order, no exceptions for other tables. This prevents discussions and makes consumption predictable. If you're promoting the offer – for example, for children's birthday parties – define in advance how many tokens are included.
Benefits of a Token System
Cashless Operations
No coins in the machine, no extra accounting.
Full Control
Issued only by your staff, no unauthorised use.
Reusable
Tokens are collected during refills and reissued.
Predictable Consumption
One token per kids' meal makes calculation straightforward.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tokens do I need?
As many as are in circulation between two refills – one pack is usually sufficient for most establishments.
What if a child takes a token home?
It happens. Occasionally replenish your stock; the token has no value outside your premises.
Can I also use tokens for promotions?
Yes, for example, for children's birthday parties. Define beforehand how many tokens are part of the promotion.
Reorder Tokens
Tokens are reusable – one pack is usually sufficient for ongoing operations.
Reorder Tokens