About Aura
Aura is a point-of-sale (POS) and operational system for the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) industry. It provides tools for stock control, kitchen workflow management, driver tracking for deliveries, online ordering, and enterprise data management.
Aura is a comprehensive point-of-sale (POS) and restaurant management system developed by Cosoft, specifically for the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) and franchise industry. The platform's core is its robust POS software, which handles invoicing, various transaction types, and customer management. Key capabilities include detailed stock control with variance reporting, kitchen workflow management, and driver tracking for delivery optimization. Aura also supports modern sales channels through mobile and web ordering integrations. For multi-location businesses, it offers enterprise-level data warehousing and reporting. The system is sold as a complete solution including hardware, software, and training. Pricing is not publicly listed and requires a quotation request. Support is available via email, phone, and a self-service portal, primarily serving South Africa and other African nations.
Pros & Cons
- Specializes in the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) and franchise market.
- Offers comprehensive features beyond POS, including stock control, driver tracking, and kitchen management.
- Provides enterprise-level data warehousing and reporting for multi-store operations.
- Supports modern customer engagement channels like mobile and web ordering.
- Offers national support within South Africa, including on-site, telephonic, and remote assistance.
- Pricing is not publicly available and requires a formal quotation request.
- The primary focus is on the South African and broader African market, which may affect support for other regions.
- The user interface appears dated, based on website screenshots.
Features
Key features
A touch-screen or keyboard-driven terminal for invoicing, cash-ups, and managing counter, delivery, or sit-down transactions.
Features a stock variance report to compare actual vs. theoretical usage, manages recipes, and supports automatic stock ordering.
Enables restaurants to accept orders through branded mobile apps and websites.
Provides delivery optimization, driver routing, and tracking to manage delivery services.
Manages orders and kitchen processes, including support for multiple brands operating from a single kitchen.
Offers centralized data warehousing and business intelligence for multi-store franchises to access consolidated figures.
Generates date-driven reports on product performance, staff productivity, and food costs, which can be exported or emailed automatically.
Additional features
A module for managing orders taken via a call center.
Uses on-screen prompts to encourage cashiers to up-sell, aiming to increase average transaction size.
Utilizes fingerprint scanning for user access control and security.
An Android app that extends POS functionality for taking orders away from the main terminal.
Tracks employee work hours.
A tool for targeted marketing campaigns via Email, SMS, or printed labels.
An application to send automated SMS notifications to customers about their order status or to management about store activities.
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About Aura
Aura is a point-of-sale (POS) and operational system for the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) industry. It provides tools for stock control, kitchen workflow management, driver tracking for deliveries, online ordering, and enterprise data management.
Aura Details
Aura's In-App Market Place
Does Aura have an in-app market place?
Yes
How many Mini-Apps in the marketplace?
0
Mini Apps
Pricing Options
Accepted Payment Currencies
ZAR
Pros & Cons
- Specializes in the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) and franchise market.
- Offers comprehensive features beyond POS, including stock control, driver tracking, and kitchen management.
- Provides enterprise-level data warehousing and reporting for multi-store operations.
- Supports modern customer engagement channels like mobile and web ordering.
- Offers national support within South Africa, including on-site, telephonic, and remote assistance.
- Pricing is not publicly available and requires a formal quotation request.
- The primary focus is on the South African and broader African market, which may affect support for other regions.
- The user interface appears dated, based on website screenshots.
Aura's Support Options
Email Address
support@cosoft.comContact
+27 (0) 31 940 7003Aura's Alternatives
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