POS Import
The POS Import activity allows users to bring in sales, labor, and transaction data directly from their Point-of-Sale (POS) system into PAR OPS. This is a critical step in ensuring that operational data—such as sales totals, check details, and labor hours—is accurately reflected in reports and downstream activities like inventory, payroll, and cost analysis. Users can perform manual imports for current or previous days when data is missing or needs to be refreshed. The activity supports multiple import types and frequencies, including end-of-day summaries and detailed check-level data, depending on the POS system and integration setup. Whether you're troubleshooting missing sales or validating daily performance, the POS Import tool ensures your data is complete, timely, and actionable.
* Fields only available using the Above Store activity POS Import
How do I import data?
Data can only be imported for dates in the store's current working period.
- Go to POS Import
- Select the Data Source
- Select the Import Date
- Select Import
How do I save POS data files?
This can only be completed for a POS system that uses Cloudifier to import. Examples are Aloha or Xpient.
Data can only be imported for dates in the store's current working period.
- Go to POS Import Admin activity
- Select the Data Source
- Select the Import Date
- Toggle Save POS data to Y
- Select Save POS Data
- Data will be saved to your downloads folder
FAQ
Who cares about POS Import?
The POS Import activity is essential for store managers, finance teams, PAR OPS support, and IT administrators who rely on accurate and timely sales, labor, and transaction data to drive reporting, payroll, and operational decisions. It’s also critical for troubleshooting teams who resolve discrepancies in daily sales summaries and deposits.
What is the goal of POS Import?
The goal of POS Import is to bring in sales, labor, and transaction data from the POS system into PAR OPS to ensure operational accuracy, support manual corrections, and enable timely, actionable insights for business-critical processes.
Where can this information be viewed?
POS Import data is accessed through the Activities section in PAR OPS, available via both the web and mobile platforms, where users can view, validate, and manage operational data like sales, labor, and financials.
What other reports or activities are impacted by an entry in POS Import?
POS Import impacts payroll processing, inventory costing, financial reporting, tip distribution, and compliance audits, as these functions depend on accurate and timely POS data to operate effectively.