Canteen apps - the digital solution for modern ordering & payment
In times of New Work, digitalization and increasing demands for flexibility and efficiency, the way in which employees order and pay for their lunch is also changing. This is why the trend in modern company catering is clearly moving towards digitalization. After all, efficiency, digitalization and user experience are the key to success in today's corporate catering - not only for companies, but especially for catering providers who have to reliably deliver and bill thousands of meals every day. In this context, the sizzly canteen app brings a breath of fresh air to digital communal and employee catering. One particularly practical function is the in-app credit - the digital answer to cash and traditional top-up terminals.
Whether in companies, schools, colleges, universities or public institutions - with sizzly , digital ordering systems for canteens, cafeterias or vending machine locations can be implemented easily and efficiently. Cashless payment plays a central role here.
What is in-app credit anyway?
In-app credit is a digital payment system within the sizzly app. It allows users to pay conveniently and cashlessly in the canteen, cafeteria or at vending machines - whether for pre-ordered meals, such as the daily lunch, or for spontaneous purchases on the spot, such as snacks, drinks or baked goods.
The special feature: credit can be topped up at any time and from any location - completely digitally, without cash, without machines or terminals. This leads to a reduction in the use of hardware, cash handling and manual administrative tasks. For caterers, this means more transparency, less effort and higher margins.
The advantages at a glance
1. easy and flexible charging - 24/7, anywhere
Users can top up their balance using digital payment methods such as:
- Credit card, e.g. Visa/Mastercard
- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
- PayPal
- Klarna
whether you're in the office at your work PC or on the move with your smartphone. Topping up is done via the app, securely and immediately. Even if you only notice in the checkout queue that your credit is running low - all you need to do is reach for your cell phone and the amount is available in real time.
2. smart orders and spontaneous purchases - all via one account
The in-app credit can be used in a variety of ways. It can be used for
- Pre-orders for lunch or menus
- Snack or drink purchaseson site
- Breakfast or coffee-to-go
- and at vending machines
This centralizes, simplifies and makes the entire ordering and payment process transparent - all via a single account. This allows users to keep track of their spending and orders at all times.
3. contactless payment via NFC employee ID card or transponder
Another advantage: the sizzly canteen app can be linked to the NFC-enabled employee/student ID card or a transponder. Users then only have to scan their ID card to pay - whether at the point of sale for pre-orders, at the checkout or at the vending machine - and the amount is automatically deducted from the credit. The result: faster processes, less waiting time and a more pleasant user experience.
4. no cash handling, no hardware - less effort, more efficiency
The biggest advantage for organizations and caterers:
The cumbersome handling of cash is completely eliminated. Cash recyclers, coin changers or EC machines are no longer required. This means
- Cost savings on hardware and maintenance
- Less administrative effort in billing
- No risk from cash transportation, theft or cash register discrepancies
Organizations and caterers benefit from a modern, low-maintenance payment system. This means more security, less staff commitment and lower operating costs.
In addition, payment terminals and a separate POS cash register system can be dispensed with, as sizzly can be used as an all-in-one solution. The entire management of the credit balance, including automatic cash clearing, is handled by sizzly:
- Real-time credit management
- Fully automatic booking of every transaction
- Refunds of cancellations and returned pledged items
- Exportable reports for accounting or customers
- Automated offsetting of grants and subsidies
No manual post-processing, no paper lists - simple, clean, digital.
5. full cost control & budget management
The in-app credit offers users - and parents in the case of students - full transparency:
- View the current account balance at any time
- Overview of past orders and transactions
- Possibility to set budgets
Especially in the school environment, this means less cash in circulation, more security and relaxed control over daily eating habits.
6. scalable & applicable across all industries
Whether for:
- Internal and external employees in companies
- Pupils in schools
- Students at universities or colleges
- the digital ordering system with in-app credit can be used anywhere. It is flexibly scalable, compliant with data protection regulations and can be individually adapted to the needs of different customer groups.
Why the switch is worthwhile
Implementing a modern ordering and payment system with in-app credit not only improves the user experience for employees and students, but also increases efficiency, cost control and transparency throughout the entire catering chain.
Especially at a time when cashless payment is becoming the norm and mobile solutions are making everyday life easier, the sizzly canteen app with in-app credit is a strong step towards digital company catering.
Conclusion: the canteen goes digital
The in-app credit of the sizzly canteen app is a real game changer for modern food provision in companies, schools and universities. It provides more flexibility for employees, reduces administrative work and enables an efficient, cashless canteen of the future.
The future of employee catering is mobile, digital and efficient - with sizzly.