--- title: "Leading with Innovation: Why Burt Admiraal Chose Bepoz for Colac" description: Discover how hospitality leader Burt Admiraal uses Bepoz’s mPOS to boost speed, service, and flexibility at Colac. image: https://bepoz.com.au/hubfs/blog-images-colac.png --- [Skip to content](https://bepoz.com.au/blogs/leading-with-innovation-why-burt-admiraal-chose-bepoz-for-colac#main-content) [![Bepoz](https://bepoz.com.au/hubfs/bepoz-website/bepoz_logo.svg "Bepoz")](https://bepoz.com.au/) - Solutions - [ Point of Sales System ](https://bepoz.com.au/solutions/pos) - [ Self-Ordering Platform ](https://bepoz.com.au/solutions/your_order) - [ Membership & Loyalty App ](https://bepoz.com.au/solutions/my_place) - [ Payments ](https://bepoz.com.au/solutions/payments) - Industries - [ Cafes & Casual Dining ](https://bepoz.com.au/venue/cafe) - [ Restaurants & Fine Dining ](https://bepoz.com.au/venue/restaurant) - [ Pubs & Bars ](https://bepoz.com.au/venue/pubs-and-bars) - [ Accomodation Hotels ](https://bepoz.com.au/venue/hotel) - [ Clubs ](https://bepoz.com.au/venue/club) - [ Casinos ](https://bepoz.com.au/venue/casino) - [ Stadia & Leisure ](https://bepoz.com.au/venue/stadias-and-leisure) - [ Franchise & QSR ](https://bepoz.com.au/venue/franchise) - Partners - [ Over 220+ Integrations ](https://bepoz.com.au/partners/integrations) - [ Become an Integration Partner ](https://bepoz.com.au/partners/form) - Company - [ About Us ](https://bepoz.com.au/company/about) - [ Testimonials ](https://bepoz.com.au/company/testimonials) - [ Careers ](https://secure.workforceready.com.au/ta/6207815.careers?CareersSearch=&ein_id=17647173&career_portal_id=1753601&lang=en-AU) - [ Hospo News ](https://bepoz.com.au/blogs) ![Australia Flag](https://bepoz.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/bepoz-website/aus.png?width=24&name=aus.png) Select Country - [![New Zealand Flag](https://bepoz.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/bepoz-website/nz.png?width=24&name=nz.png) New Zealand ](https://bepoz.co.nz/) - [![United Kingdom Flag](https://bepoz.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/bepoz-website/uk.png?width=24&name=uk.png) United Kingdom ](https://bepoz.co.uk/) - [![USA Flag](https://bepoz.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/bepoz-website/usa.png?width=24&name=usa.png) USA ](https://bepoz.com/) - [Contact us ](https://bepoz.com.au/contact) Toggle menu - [Solutions ](https://bepoz.com.au/blogs/leading-with-innovation-why-burt-admiraal-chose-bepoz-for-colac#) - [ Point of Sales System ](https://bepoz.com.au/solutions/pos) - [ Self-Ordering Platform ](https://bepoz.com.au/solutions/your_order) - [ Membership & Loyalty App ](https://bepoz.com.au/solutions/my_place) - [ Payments ](https://bepoz.com.au/solutions/payments) - [Industries ](https://bepoz.com.au/blogs/leading-with-innovation-why-burt-admiraal-chose-bepoz-for-colac#) - [ Cafes & Casual Dining ](https://bepoz.com.au/venue/cafe) - [ Restaurants & Fine Dining ](https://bepoz.com.au/venue/restaurant) - [ Pubs & Bars ](https://bepoz.com.au/venue/pubs-and-bars) - [ Accomodation Hotels ](https://bepoz.com.au/venue/hotel) - [ Clubs ](https://bepoz.com.au/venue/club) - [ Casinos ](https://bepoz.com.au/venue/casino) - [ Stadia & Leisure ](https://bepoz.com.au/venue/stadias-and-leisure) - [ Franchise & QSR ](https://bepoz.com.au/venue/franchise) - [Partners ](https://bepoz.com.au/blogs/leading-with-innovation-why-burt-admiraal-chose-bepoz-for-colac#) - [ Over 220+ Integrations ](https://bepoz.com.au/partners/integrations) - [ Become an Integration Partner ](https://bepoz.com.au/partners/form) - [Company ](https://bepoz.com.au/blogs/leading-with-innovation-why-burt-admiraal-chose-bepoz-for-colac#) - [ About Us ](https://bepoz.com.au/company/about) - [ Testimonials ](https://bepoz.com.au/company/testimonials) - [ Careers ](https://secure.workforceready.com.au/ta/6207815.careers?CareersSearch=&ein_id=17647173&career_portal_id=1753601&lang=en-AU) - [ Hospo News ](https://bepoz.com.au/blogs) - [Envelope icon sales@bepoz.com.au ](mailto:sales@bepoz.com.au) - [Phone icon 1300 023 769 ](tel:1300023769) # Leading with Innovation: Why Burt Admiraal Chose Bepoz for Colac Nov 26, 2025 ![](https://bepoz.com.au/hubfs/blog-images-colac.png) TL;DR Discover how hospitality veteran and former H&L founder Burt Admiraal is using Bepoz technology in his latest venture, Colac, to transform the customer experience. Watch the video conversation with Burt Admiraal and Kris Satish [here](https://youtu.be/RrrF4fe3Sto).    - Seamless tableside ordering with Bepoz’s mPOS and Oolio Payments improved speed and service quality. - Flexible, innovative solutions supported business growth and enhanced customer satisfaction. - A high-volume, multi-service venue needed a POS that could adapt to diverse guest expectations. - Bepoz delivered a system that evolves with the business, future-proofing Colac’s operations. ![blog-images copy](https://bepoz.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-images%20copy.png?width=960&height=502&name=blog-images%20copy.png) ## Introduction Burt Admiraal, a respected leader with nearly 40 years in the Australian hospitality industry and former director of H&L, set out to create a landmark distillery and restaurant - Colac in Port Adelaide. With a large, multi-faceted venue that includes a bustling restaurant and two distilleries, he needed a modern point-of-sale system that could handle high transaction volumes and support various service styles. He chose Bepoz and our mPOS solution to deliver the speed, flexibility, and guest-focused experience the venue required—while aligning with his commitment to ongoing innovation and Australian-built technology. --- ## The problem - **Industry background: **With decades spent developing hospitality systems, Burt knew exactly what Colac required - and just how limiting most POS setups would be for a venue of this scale. - **Unique venue needs:** Colac's "bootleg restaurant" concept required a dynamic, efficient ordering system capable of handling a high volume of transactions across a large, busy space. - **Limitations of traditional models:** The traditional restaurant model wasn't suitable; Burt needed a flexible "cash and carry" style system so staff could take orders and payments anywhere on the floor. Burt's primary challenges were: - He needed more than just a tablet for taking orders. Burt envisioned an all-in-one handheld device that combined a full point-of-sale system with an EFTPOS terminal, so staff wouldn't have to juggle multiple devices or return to a fixed terminal. - The system had to work with various service styles—from pay-as-you-go, to traditional table service, to running tabs—to suit different customer preferences. - He needed a partner whose future vision aligned with his own and that of the venue who was committed to supporting Australian-made products and services. --- ## The solution After an in-depth 12-hour analysis of Bepoz's software, Burt Admiraal chose to partner with our Australian-owned company. He found that Bepoz not only met his immediate operational needs but also shared his long-term vision for the industry. The decision was sealed by a key innovation: mPOS. > *"mPOS was the reason why I went with you,*" Burt explained. *"You delivered something that I'd been talking to Tyro about for about 10 years... a handheld POS system that is an EFTPOS terminal at the same time. When I got presented with that... it's a no-brainer."* **The implementation involved:** - **D****eploying mPOS terminals**: Floor staff at Colac are equipped with handheld devices that let them take orders and accept payments from anywhere in the venue. This mobility was essential for the high-traffic, multi-order environment Burt designed. - **Hybrid service model:** The Bepoz system was configured to support both pay-as-you-go transactions and the ability to run a tab or charge orders to a table, offering the *"best of both worlds."* - **Dedicated on-site support:** To ensure a smooth rollout, a Bepoz team member was on-site for their go-live. This hands-on support helped staff quickly master the new system and fine-tune processes, ensuring the technology performed brilliantly from day one. This comprehensive approach allows operators to *"meet the guests where they are," *catering to every preference, whether it's ordering at the table, at the bar, or directly from a server at the table. --- ## The result The adoption of Bepoz has been a resounding success at Colac. After an initial adjustment period, both staff and customers have embraced the new system, leading to a more efficient and enjoyable experience for everyone. **Key outcomes include:** - **Dramatically improved efficiency**: The mPOS devices have elevated the ordering and payment process, allowing staff to serve more customers more quickly, which is essential in a large, busy venue. - **Enhanced staff experience**: Burt confirms that after some hands-on support and training, the "staff are really enjoying it." The intuitive system has empowered them to provide better, faster service. - **Increased customer satisfaction**: Customers appreciate the convenience of the at-table payment system. The flexibility to pay immediately or run a tab caters to all preferences, enhancing the overall guest experience. - **A true partnership**: Burt values working with a technology partner that understands the industry and is committed to Australian innovation. *"Your passion and emotion is why you've taken over that success,"* Burt told Kris, reaffirming his confidence in the partnership. --- The collaboration between Burt Admiraal and Bepoz is a testament to the power of a shared vision. For his ambitious Colac venue, Burt needed more than just a point-of-sale system; he needed a technology partner who understood the future of hospitality and facilitates celebration. 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