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7 School Cafeteria Trends to Watch in 2026

Here are 7 school cafeteria trends to watch for in 2026.

School Cafeteria QR Vs RFID Scanner: And The Fastest Is …

Is AlphaScan QR Express or AlphaScan RFID the fastest for your school cafeteria?

Scanning the Picture of a Barcode at School Cafeterias

Students have been asking if they would be able to scan a picture of their ID.

Barcodes Supported by AlphaScan QR Express School Lunch Scanner

2D codes supported by AlphaScan QR Express.

Barcodes Supported by AlphaScan 1D School Cafeteria Pin Pad Scanner

1D codes supported by AlphaScan 1D.

Choosing the Best School Cafeteria Scanner Pin Pad Model: 1D Vs QR

1D vs QR school lunch pin pad scanners for school cafeterias.

Top 11 Features To Consider To Choose The Right POS System For Your School Cafeteria

When choosing a school cafeteria POS, you should consider these 11 features.

Compatible Scanners and Pin Pads for EZ School Lunch POS

Our scanners and pin pads are fully compatible with EZ School Lunch POS Software.

Barcode Scanners for Schools

AlphaTechs USA’s barcode scanners for schools come in pin pad combo and stand-alone versions.

Our School Cafeteria Devices are FCC Approved

AlphaTechsUSA’s school cafeteria pin pads and scanners are FCC approved.

9 Essential Elementary School Cafeteria Management Tips

by Fred | Jan 4, 2024 | Tips

Essential school cafeteria management tips: creating order and promoting healthy habits.

Monitoring School Cafeteria Activity While Keeping the Line Moving

by Fred | Dec 28, 2023 | Tips

How to monitor school cafeteria activity while keeping the line moving with keypads for fast & easy check out.

Pin Pad Connectivity

by Fred | Dec 26, 2023 | Products

Alphatechs USA’s pin pads come with 2 connectivity options to a PC, via USB cable or Bluetooth.

New School Cafeteria Pin Pad Stands

by Fred | Dec 22, 2023 | Products

Alphatechs USA is excited to introduce its new line of school cafeteria pin pad stands.

School Cafeteria Keypad Models

by Fred | Dec 6, 2023 | Products

AlphaTechs USA’s cafeteria keypads are currently available in 2 models, the original pin pads where students type their ID and scan pads with barcode readers which quickly scan their ID.

Difference between Basic School Lunch Pin Pads and Cafeteria Keypads with Scanners

by Fred | Nov 27, 2023 | FAQ

A frequently asked question is what’s the difference between school lunch pin pads and our cafeteria keypads with scanners.

Cafeteria Keypads with Braille Numbers

by Fred | Nov 14, 2023 | Products

Alphatechs USA’s mission has always been to make the school cafeteria process fast and easy, which is why all our cafeteria keypads come with Braille numbers.

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