How Much Does a Restaurant POS System Cost?
What drives the cost of a restaurant POS, what to ask before you choose one, and how to get a quote you can trust.
Why Restaurant POS Pricing Isn't One-Size-Fits-All
A counter-service cafe with one register and a full-service dining room with handhelds, a kitchen display and a self-order kiosk need very different setups. That's why a single price rarely tells you what a POS will actually cost you.
A POS is several pieces working together: software, the stations where orders are taken, and the hardware at each one. If you want a refresher on how those fit, see what a restaurant POS system is.
What Affects the Cost
Three things shape most restaurant POS quotes.
Business type
A quick-service counter, a bar, a food truck and a full-service restaurant each need different features and workflows.
Number of stations
Every point where orders are taken or paid for, such as the counter, a handheld or a kiosk, adds to the setup.
Hardware
Terminals, handhelds, kitchen screens and kiosks, and whether you can keep hardware you already own.
Software, Stations and Hardware
The software runs your menu, orders, payments, inventory and reports. The stations are the places your staff and guests use it. The hardware is the physical equipment at each station and in the kitchen.
When you compare quotes, check that each one covers the same stations and the same hardware. Two quotes that look far apart are often priced on different setups.
What to Ask Before Choosing a POS
These questions make quotes easier to compare, whichever provider you talk to.
Is there a binding contract?
Find out how long you're committed and what it takes to leave.
Are there fees beyond the quote?
Ask what isn't included, so there are no surprises after you sign.
Is it tied to one payment processor?
Some systems only work with one processor. See how restaurant payment processing works.
Can I keep my current hardware?
Ask whether the equipment you already own can be used.
Who installs it and trains my staff?
Find out whether setup and training are hands-on or left to you.
When can I reach support?
Check what hours support is available once you're live.
The BytePOS Pricing Approach
BytePOS pricing is quote-based. Your quote depends on your business type, the number of stations and the hardware you need, so you pay for the setup your restaurant actually uses. See BytePOS pricing for how quotes work.
There are no binding contracts and no hidden fees. BytePOS is also processor-agnostic, and it works with a wide range of POS hardware, so a specialist will ask about the hardware you already have. It all runs on one restaurant POS for orders, payments, inventory and reports.
How to Get an Accurate Quote
Getting a BytePOS quote takes three steps.
We reach out
A BytePOS specialist learns about your business, your menu or catalog, and any hardware you already have.
Free personalized demo
You see BytePOS set up around your business before you decide anything.
Your quote
We prepare a quote based on your business type, stations and hardware.
Frequently asked questions
How much does BytePOS cost?
It depends on your business type, number of stations and hardware. Book a free demo or contact us and we'll prepare a quote.
Does BytePOS require a long-term contract?
No. BytePOS has no binding contracts.
Are there hidden fees?
No. BytePOS has no hidden fees.
Is the demo free?
Yes. The personalized demo is free.
Can I use the POS hardware I already have?
Possibly. BytePOS works with a wide range of POS hardware, and a specialist will ask about what you already have.
Get your BytePOS quote
Book a free, personalized demo or call 1-800-996-2832.