Distribution In Arryved Service

There are a couple of ways you can track and manage off-premise sales also known as distribution. This guide will show you two ways to do so. 

How It Works

Option 1: Create a Distribution Venue

One way to manage distribution in Arryved Service is by creating a separate Distribution Venue. How To Create Venues, How To Configure Venues

After this Venue is established, an Arryved POS device can be taken along with deliveries, and distribution sales can be managed the same way the Arryved Service is used on-premise. 

First, log into Arryved Service and select the Distribution Venue. Then, a tab can be created for delivery on a handheld or tablet. 

The purchaser can closeout on the tablet or handheld upon delivery, and an emailed copy of their receipt can be sent to them for record keeping. 

Sales will be tracked the same way on premises sales are within the Arryved Portal, and you’ll even have the option of sorting some reports by venue to see figures specific to distribution sales.

If this method is adopted, the best way to facilitate live and accurate transactions is with the use of a mobile hotspot or through the use of a handheld with cell reception and the Arryved Service app to process orders. This also allows the purchaser to receive an emailed receipt at delivery. 

Option 2: Use a “House Account” gift card for distribution sales 

The second path for distribution and invoicing would be to use a “House Account” gift card. This gift card can be used to start and close out distribution orders in Arryved Service.  

1. Create a gift card labeled “House Accounts.” 

• Option 1: Swipe a gift card in Arryved Service and then comp the amount.

• Option 2: Create a gift card in Portal using the Gift Card Tool. Grab a physical gift card and use the number from that card. 

2. Create the order for the distribution sale in Arryved Service and use the House Accounts gift card to pay for it. 

3. Email yourself receipts for each of these transactions from the Arryved Service closeout screen.

4. Keep a copy of these receipts for record keeping and to track outstanding balances. 

5. Forward a copy of these receipts to the purchaser as an invoice. 

6. Collect payment for an order and apply this payment as a credit on the “House Account '' gift card.

• Order a gift card for the amount on the invoice, then swipe the designated house account gift card

• Close out this tab using the purchaser’s payment method 

• This credit will balance out the original charge that was placed on the gift card to process the sale in Arryved Service

7. Once payment is made, this sale can be removed from the separately managed  list of outstanding invoices.