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Integrations

Salsa as a Service integrates seamlessly with your existing restaurant technology stack to provide a unified salsa management experience. POS Systems
Connect with Square, Toast, Clover, and other major POS systems.
Kitchen Management
Integrate with Kitchen Display Systems and order management platforms.
Inventory Management
Sync with existing inventory and supply chain management systems.
Analytics Platforms
Connect with business intelligence and reporting tools.

POS Systems

Connect your point-of-sale system to automatically track salsa sales and inventory usage.

Square Integration

  1. Enable Square Integration Navigate to Integrations > POS Systems in your dashboard.
  2. Connect Your Square Account Click “Connect Square” and authorize the integration with your Square credentials.
  3. Map Menu Items Map your salsa menu items to corresponding inventory items in Salsa as a Service.
  4. Test the Connection Process a test transaction to verify the integration is working correctly.
Features:
  • Automatic sales tracking
  • Real-time inventory updates
  • Customer order analytics
  • Revenue reporting
Note: Square API Requirements: Ensure your Square account has API access enabled and the necessary permissions for inventory management.

Toast Integration

Toast POS integration provides advanced features for full-service restaurants: Setup Process:
  1. API Configuration: Configure your Toast API credentials
  2. Menu Synchronization: Sync your salsa menu items
  3. Inventory Mapping: Map Toast inventory to Salsa as a Service items
  4. Real-time Sync: Enable real-time data synchronization
Advanced Features:
  • Multi-location support
  • Staff performance tracking
  • Customer preference analytics
  • Automated reordering

Clover Integration

Connect with Clover POS for comprehensive restaurant management:

Basic Setup

  • Install the Salsa as a Service app from the Clover App Market
    • Configure API permissions
    • Set up menu item mapping
    • Test the integration

Advanced Features

  • Multi-device synchronization
    • Offline mode support
    • Custom reporting
    • Staff training modules

Troubleshooting

  • Check API credentials
    • Verify network connectivity
    • Review sync logs
    • Contact support if issues persist

Kitchen Management

Kitchen Display Systems (KDS)

Integrate with popular KDS platforms to streamline salsa production workflows: Toast Kitchen
Seamless integration with Toast’s kitchen display system for order management.
Square Kitchen
Connect with Square’s kitchen management tools for efficient order processing.
Custom KDS
API integration for custom kitchen display systems and proprietary solutions.

Order Management Platforms

Grubhub Integration:
// Example: Sending salsa order data to Grubhub
const salsaOrder = {
  orderId: "GH_12345",
  items: [
    {
      name: "House Salsa",
      quantity: 2,
      spiceLevel: "medium",
      specialInstructions: "extra cilantro"
    }
  ],
  customerPreferences: {
    spiceTolerance: "medium",
    allergies: ["nuts"]
  }
};

// Send to Salsa as a Service API
await salsaAPI.createOrder(salsaOrder);
DoorDash Integration:
  • Real-time order tracking
  • Customer preference learning
  • Quality feedback integration
  • Delivery optimization

Inventory Management

Supply Chain Integration

Connect with your suppliers and distributors for automated inventory management: Supported Platforms:
  • Sysco
  • US Foods
  • Local distributors
  • Specialty food suppliers
Features:
  • Automated reordering
  • Price comparison
  • Supplier performance tracking
  • Quality score integration

ERP Systems

Integrate with enterprise resource planning systems: SAP Integration
Connect with SAP for enterprise-level inventory and financial management.
Oracle NetSuite
Sync with Oracle NetSuite for comprehensive business management.
Microsoft Dynamics
Integrate with Microsoft Dynamics for unified business operations.

Analytics Platforms

Business Intelligence Tools

Connect with popular BI platforms for advanced analytics: Tableau Integration:
-- Example: Custom Tableau query for salsa analytics
SELECT 
  recipe_name,
  production_date,
  quality_score,
  waste_percentage,
  customer_satisfaction
FROM salsa_production_data
WHERE production_date >= '2024-01-01'
ORDER BY quality_score DESC;
Power BI Integration:
  • Real-time dashboards
  • Custom visualizations
  • Automated reporting
  • Data export capabilities

Google Analytics

Track salsa-related metrics in Google Analytics:
  1. Event Tracking: Set up custom events for salsa production
  2. Goal Configuration: Define goals for quality metrics
  3. Custom Dimensions: Track recipe performance
  4. Segmentation: Analyze customer preferences

Custom Integrations

Webhook Configuration

Set up webhooks for real-time data synchronization:
// Example webhook handler
app.post('/webhooks/salsa', (req, res) => {
  const { event, data } = req.body;
  
  switch (event) {
    case 'production.batch_completed':
      updateKitchenDisplay(data);
      break;
    case 'inventory.low_stock':
      sendAlertToManager(data);
      break;
    case 'quality.alert':
      notifyQualityTeam(data);
      break;
  }
  
  res.status(200).send('OK');
});

API Integration

Build custom integrations using our REST API: Authentication:
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
     https://api.salsaasaservice.com/v1/recipes
Rate Limiting:
  • Free Plan: 1,000 requests/hour
  • Professional: 10,000 requests/hour
  • Enterprise: 100,000 requests/hour

Integration Testing

Sandbox Environment

Test your integrations in our sandbox environment: Sandbox URL:
https://api-sandbox.salsaasaservice.com/v1
Test Data:
  • Sample recipes and ingredients
  • Mock production data
  • Simulated POS transactions
  • Test webhook endpoints

Testing Checklist

  1. Authentication Test Verify API key authentication and permissions.
  2. Data Sync Test Test data synchronization between systems.
  3. Error Handling Test Test error scenarios and recovery mechanisms.
  4. Performance Test Test integration performance under load.

Troubleshooting

Common Integration Issues

Warning: API Rate Limits: If you’re hitting rate limits, consider implementing exponential backoff or upgrading your plan.
Authentication Errors:
  • Verify API key is correct
  • Check key permissions
  • Ensure key hasn’t expired
Data Sync Issues:
  • Check network connectivity
  • Verify webhook endpoints
  • Review sync logs
  • Test with sandbox environment
Performance Issues:
  • Monitor API response times
  • Check for rate limiting
  • Optimize request frequency
  • Consider caching strategies

Support

Need help with integrations?
  • 📧 Integration Support: integrations@salsaasaservice.com
  • 📚 Developer Documentation: Comprehensive guides and examples
  • 💬 Developer Community: Join our Discord for peer support
  • 🎥 Video Tutorials: Step-by-step integration videos
  • 🔧 Custom Integration Services: Professional integration assistance
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