In house / Out of house function

What is meant by In house / Out of house function?

The term "In-House / Take-Away Function" in point of sale software refers to a functionality that allows distinguishing between the consumption of food and beverages in the restaurant (In-House) and take-away (Take-Away). This distinction is important for the correct application of VAT rates and pricing.

Typical software functions in the area of "In-House / Take-Away Function":

• Automatic VAT adjustment: Switching between different tax rates (e.g., 19% for In-House and 7% for Take-Away) based on the type of consumption.
• Price differentiation: Ability to set different prices for the same item depending on the place of consumption.
• Marking on receipts: Clear indication of the place of consumption on invoices and receipts.
• User query: Automatic query during the checkout process whether the consumption is In-House or Take-Away.
• Item-specific settings: Ability to mark certain items as "Take-Away".
• Reporting and analysis: Generation of reports to evaluate sales by place of consumption.

Examples of "In-House / Take-Away Function":

• Switching the VAT rate from 19% to 7% when a burger is taken away.
• Setting a higher price for consumption in the restaurant due to additional service.
• Automatic query "Eat here or take away?" when completing an order.
• Marking beverages as not eligible for the reduced tax rate, regardless of the place of consumption.
• Creation of a daily report that breaks down sales by In-House and Take-Away sales.
• Ability to mark an entire product category (e.g., salads) as Take-Away eligible.