Generic systems weren’t built for alcohol retail. They lack mandatory ID scanning, case-break inventory logic, shelf vs. stockroom tracking, and dual-price shelf tag printing. Most liquor store owners who switch from Square or Clover report better compliance, tighter inventory, and significantly lower processing costs.
Cash Discount is a legal pricing program in all 50 states where the posted price is the card price, and cash-paying customers receive a discount. The system handles everything automatically — dual pricing on the customer display, shelf tags, and receipts. Most store owners eliminate $20,000–$40,000 per year in credit card processing fees.
Yes. Cash Discount is legal in all 50 states under federal law. The Dodd-Frank Act and the Durbin Amendment both protect merchants’ right to offer discounts for cash payment. It is not a surcharge — it is a discount off the posted price for paying with cash. The POS system ensures full compliance by clearly displaying both prices.
The system tracks inventory at every level — cases, packs, and individual units — and automatically converts between them. Sell a single bottle from a case, and both the bottle count and case count update in real time. It also separates shelf inventory from stockroom inventory so you always know what needs to be restocked.
When an age-restricted item is scanned, the system requires the cashier to scan the customer’s ID before the transaction can proceed — no override, no bypass. It automatically calculates the customer’s age from the scanned ID and logs every verification for a complete compliance audit trail.
No. You purchase the hardware and all software is included — no monthly subscriptions, no per-terminal fees, no surprise charges. The system pays for itself through the Cash Discount program alone, typically within the first few months.
Each station includes a 15-inch touchscreen terminal, barcode scanner, receipt printer, cash drawer, and a 10-inch customer-facing display that shows dual pricing during transactions and marketing promotions between sales. Everything arrives pre-configured and ready to plug in.
Most stores are fully installed and operational within a few hours. Your dedicated representative handles installation, imports your product database, and trains your staff on-site. Inventory can even be loaded during business hours using the mobile tablet without interrupting sales.
Yes. Every transaction is tied to an employee login, so you see exactly who processed what and when. The system flags voids, refunds, no-sales, and discounts so you can spot unusual patterns immediately. Owners frequently report reduced shrinkage within the first month.
Yes. There are dedicated functions for lottery payouts, scratch-off redemptions, and bottle deposit/return tracking. These are built specifically for liquor and convenience stores — not afterthoughts bolted onto a restaurant system.
Absolutely. You can set up Buy One Get One, Mix and Match (e.g., buy any bottle of wine, get a second at 20% off regardless of brand), category-wide discounts, and time-based sales. Schedule promotions in advance and the system activates and deactivates them automatically.
Yes. The built-in shelf tag printer produces labels showing both the cash price and card price, along with barcodes. This keeps your shelves accurate and compliant with Cash Discount requirements. Update a price in the system and print new tags instantly — no handwriting, no price guns.
Yes, if your store qualifies by stocking staple food items. The system handles split-tender transactions so EBT-eligible items are charged to the SNAP card and everything else (alcohol, tobacco) goes to cash or credit. Cash Discount does not apply to the EBT portion since there are no processing fees on EBT.
Real-time dashboards covering sales by hour/day/week, top-selling products, profit margins by category, employee performance, inventory alerts for low stock, and purchasing needs. Stop guessing which products make you money and which ones are collecting dust.
The system runs locally on your hardware, so you can continue processing sales even if your internet goes down. Credit card transactions will queue and process automatically when connectivity is restored. You’ll need internet for remote reporting access and software updates.
You get 24/7 in-house technical support — real people, not a call center. Plus local, on-the-ground service from your dedicated representative who knows your store. Software updates are pushed automatically at no extra cost.
Yes. If you sell tobacco, the system automatically generates and submits weekly scan data reports to manufacturers like RJR and Altria, which qualifies you for rebates and incentive payments. No manual data pulling or spreadsheets required.
Take the 60-second quiz to tell us about your store, or book a free demo to see the system live. Your dedicated representative will walk you through everything, answer your questions, and build a custom proposal based on your store’s specific needs.