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Cashless stores are becoming a hot trend in the retail world as both technology and public health trends impact commerce. Consumers are carrying less cash these days, and digital, cashless payment technologies are becoming more prevalent. Keep reading to learn about the best cashless payment solutions that make it easy for your business to go cash-free.

How much does point of sale software cost? Check out our guide to POS hardware and software prices, plus learn how you can afford a new POS system for your small business.

So what happens when the internet goes out at your business? In this post, we’ll explain offline POS mode, how it works, what the limitations are, and what you need to ask a prospective POS provider before you commit to a contract.

A point of sale system for small businesses isn’t just a point of sale system. It’s a hub of operations. These POS apps will give you everything you need to run a business so it can succeed.

iPad users are notoriously loyal to their devices. If you fall into this category and are hunting for an Apple POS system, you’re in luck. Many of the best tablet point of sale systems were specifically designed to run on iOS — there’s almost certainly an option that will meet your needs. Read on for a look at the best iPad POS systems, including Square, Lightspeed, and TouchBistro.

The business format franchise is most common, where a franchisee pays a fee for the rights to the franchise brand and operations. The management franchise gives franchisees the basic rights to the brand but offers more flexibility. The product-distribution franchise is where a franchisor sells a franchisee brand-name products that they may resell.

Chances are, if you’ve done your research, you’re looking into at least a few systems that are Android, iPad, or tablet-based. Tablet POS systems can be a server or manager’s best friend. Read on for an in-depth look at some of our favorite restaurant tablet POS systems.

Android POS systems can offer more flexibility and customization options than iPad-based devices. Some of the best POS systems are built on the Android operating system and use Android hardware.

Liquor stores are unique businesses with constantly fluctuating inventory and price changes, meaning that choosing an effective point of sale system is extremely important. Businesses that sell liquor, such as grocery and convenience stores, have the same needs. You’ll need to make sure the system is strong in certain very important areas.

If you’ve heard the term “KDS” floating around the industry and have found yourself at a bit of a loss, you’ve come to the right article! Short for “Kitchen Display Systems,” these digital screens replace the need for receipt printers or handwritten orders. But is this something your restaurant needs?