School Lunch Payment System Buyer's Checklist

Evaluate your options and choose the right fit for your district

How to Use This Checklist

When choosing a school lunch payment system, it's important to evaluate each option carefully. Use this checklist to compare systems side-by-side. Rate each feature on a scale from 1 (Does not meet needs) to 5 (Exceeds expectations).

Must-Have Features	Why It Matters	Your Score	RevTrak Offers
Secure, PCI-compliant payments	Protects sensitive family and district data, reduces risk of breaches.	1-5	✓
Multiple payment options	Increases parent participation and convenience with credit, debit, ACH, mobile pay.	1-5	✓
Parent-friendly account access	Allows families to check balances, add funds, and set up alerts anytime.	1-5	✓
POS integration	Works seamlessly with your current cafeteria point-of-sale system, avoiding manual work.	1-5	✓
Integrations with Student Information Systems (SIS)	Automatically syncs student and payment data for accurate reporting.	1-5	✓
All-in-one payment solution	Lets your school accept payments for lunches, registration, activities, tech fees, field trips, events, spirit wear, and more in one platform.	1-5	✓
24/7 online access	Gives families the flexibility to make payments or pre-order meals anytime, from anywhere.	1-5	✓
Customizable reporting	Provides staff the tools to analyze trends, track balances, and generate necessary reports.	1-5	✓
Compliance support	Meets NSLP and district requirements, ensuring adherence to regulations.	1-5	✓
Total out of 45: _____ Note: Settling for anything below 40 could cause future headaches for staff, parents and students.

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