In today's digital era, technology has brought about a multitude of changes in our everyday lives. One notable development concerns the way we make payments. With the advent of smartphone-based digital payment options, the event industry has also changed.
Events and festivals of all kinds - they almost all have one thing in common: we associate them with a great program, a breathtaking show and a good time with friends and family, but at the same time we also associate them with long queues, confusing food and drink offerings, inconvenient cash handling or even old-fashioned processes such as buying paper vouchers to redeem at the points of sale.
Various cashless payment concepts have been developed for the event industry in recent years. RFID or NFC-based chip wristbands are often used for large events such as festivals in particular. However, this digital concept is also associated with considerable analog effort for visitors: there are also long queues at the wristband issue point at the entrance and sometimes you have to register for the system or install an app before the event. Credit often has to be topped up at vending machines before the event or on site, or transferred afterwards.
And that's exactly what we do differently with our sizzly event solution: all visitors need is their smartphone. Our web app can be opened in a browser on any mobile device. The entire culinary range of drinks and food from all stands and participating restaurateurs is displayed clearly and transparently in the respective digital drinks and food menus. Sold-out items can be removed from the menu by the restaurateur with a single click. Visitors can add the items they want to their shopping cart and express check-out via Apple Pay or Google Pay as well as all other established digital payment methods are available for payment.
How can sizzly be used at events?
Sizzly can be implemented at events and festivals in various use cases:
- At events with a main caterer
- Events with a variety of restaurateurs and food trucks
- As an individual restaurateur at an event
What technical utilization options are there from the operator's point of view?
- Sizzly can be used on a smartphone or tablet alongside familiar card terminals and cash registers
- We can provide sizzly as a complete turnkey solution with an integrated cloud cash register and an internet-enabled receipt printer
- Sizzly Can be seamlessly integrated into an existing cash register and merchandise management system on site
For which event formats is sizzly the right cashless payment system?
We offer sizzly in various configurations with different service packages, so that sizzly can be used for small club and city festivals with little effort and cost, as well as for large events and festivals in the form of an integrated overall solution.
- Club & sports festivals
- events
- City & folk festivals
- Trade fairs & congresses
- Major sporting events
- Concerts & Festivals
What are the advantages of a cashless payment solution such as sizzly?
Comfort and speed:
The use of smartphone-based digital payment options at events offers attendees incredible convenience. Instead of having to carry around cash or credit cards, visitors can simply use their smartphone to place orders and make payments. This saves time and effort as they don't have to stand in line to withdraw money or get change.
Improved security by reducing the need for cash:
Smartphone-based payment options have the potential to significantly reduce the need for cash. This has a positive impact on the security and logistics of the event. Cash theft and the potential for errors, for example with change, are avoided. By reducing the amount of cash in circulation, organizers can also reduce administrative costs and focus on other aspects of the event.
Security is also an essential aspect for visitors, especially at busy events. With smartphone-based payment options, personal data and bank information are protected by various security measures. Compared to using physical money or credit cards, this significantly minimizes the risk of theft or loss. Furthermore, many payment providers offer additional security features such as fingerprint or facial recognition to improve authentication.
Wide range of payment options:
Smartphone-based payment options offer event organizers the opportunity to offer different payment methods to suit the individual preferences of attendees. Whether it's mobile wallets, QR codes or contactless payments, there are numerous options that are flexible and user-friendly. This variety allows guests to choose their preferred method and make payments according to their own preferences. And all this without the organizer or operator having to purchase additional hardware in the form of payment terminals.
Better traceability and analysis:
The digital ordering app collects anonymized data, making the sales process transparent and traceable, in contrast to verbal orders placed with sales staff. Unlike traditional payment methods, smartphone-based payment solutions also enable more comprehensive tracking and analysis of transactions. Organizers can obtain detailed information about purchasing behavior, the most popular products or services and the spending patterns of participants. This data is extremely valuable for optimizing the event in the future, adapting the offer and improving the visitor experience.
Efficient transactions:
Smartphone-based payment options enable event organizers and restaurateurs to process transactions faster and more efficiently. Instead of relying on cash processing, they can accept payments directly via the web app. This shortens waiting times for visitors and increases sales, as less time has to be spent settling accounts and giving change.
Higher revenues:
The introduction of smartphone-based payment options opens up new sources of revenue for event organizers and restaurateurs. For example, they can offer vouchers, discounts or bonus programs via mobile apps to attract visitors and increase their spending. The ability to accept payments via mobile wallets also enables the sale of digital products or content, such as concert recordings or exclusive merchandise.
Simple accounting and analysis:
Smartphone-based payment options offer automatic capture and recording of transactions and can also be connected to accounting tools such as DATEV. This makes bookkeeping much easier for event organizers and restaurateurs. Digital recording enables accurate monitoring of income and expenditure and simplifies the creation of reports for tax purposes. In addition, they can use analysis tools to gain valuable insights into visitors' purchasing behaviour in order to optimize their offering and adapt their marketing strategies.