Restaurant POS, payments, and checkout support

Restaurant POS Systems Built for Faster Service and Cleaner Payments

MSC helps restaurants choose the right POS system, payment processing, kitchen workflow, tipping setup, online ordering tools, dual pricing option, and support path based on how the restaurant serves guests.

  • Support table service, counter service, takeout, tips, and staff workflows
  • Connect POS, payments, menus, and reporting in one cleaner setup
  • Review processing costs and dual pricing options for restaurant margins
Menu and modifier build supportTip and staff workflow configurationKitchen routing and online ordering

Restaurant POS Systems Should Support Faster Service

A restaurant POS should help your team move orders, collect payments, manage tips, and keep service flowing during peak hours. A setup that adds extra steps can slow service, frustrate staff, and reduce table flow. MSC helps restaurants choose and launch systems built around how they operate.

What a Restaurant POS System Should Handle

Menu programming with modifiers
Split checks and item transfers
Tableside ordering
Kitchen display or printer routing
Tip flows and staff permissions
Online ordering integration
Gift cards and loyalty
Sales and labor reporting

How MSC Helps Restaurants Launch

  1. 1Review service style, average ticket, and staffing model
  2. 2Match the POS platform to the workflow
  3. 3Program menus, modifiers, and kitchen routing before shipping
  4. 4Configure tip flows, employee logins, and reporting
  5. 5Set up payment processing with rate review and dual pricing options
  6. 6Train the team on-site or remotely
  7. 7Support the account for menu changes, seasonal updates, and troubleshooting

What Is Included With an MSC Restaurant Placement

Menu, modifier, and prep station build
Kitchen display or printer routing
Tip flows and staff permissions
Online ordering integration
Payment processing setup and rate review
Dual pricing configuration where it fits
Gift cards and loyalty
Ongoing support for menu and staff changes

Who a Restaurant POS Placement Fits Best

Restaurant owners who want a POS that fits table flow, kitchen routing, tips, and staff logins without extra steps. Best when the owner wants menus and workflows built before day one instead of learning the system live during a rush.

Setting Up a Restaurant POS Alone vs With MSC

Doing it yourself

  • —Pick hardware from a catalog
  • —Program menus and modifiers alone
  • —Set up payment processing at a standard rate
  • —Train staff during service
  • —File tickets when something breaks mid-shift

With MSC

  • ✓Restaurant-specific POS recommendation
  • ✓Menu, modifier, and kitchen routing built before shipping
  • ✓Rate review and dual pricing option where it fits
  • ✓Live training before opening
  • ✓Direct support line for menu and staffing changes

POS Options for Full-Service, Quick-Service, Bars, and Cafes

Match the platform to your service style.

Clover Station Duo + Flex

Full-service restaurant setup with a two-screen station and handheld ordering for tableside checkout.

Best for: Full-service restaurants

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Clover Mini

Compact countertop POS for cafes, counter-service, and takeout operations.

Best for: Cafes and counter-service

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Union POS

High-volume bar and nightlife POS with tabs, quick keys, and staff controls.

Best for: Bars and nightlife

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Exatouch

Restaurant-retail hybrid POS with grocery, deli, and food service depth.

Best for: Hybrid restaurant-retail

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Square

Simple countertop or handheld checkout for concept-stage or single-location restaurants.

Best for: Small counter-service

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Clover Flex

Handheld POS for delivery, curbside, or tableside payments alongside a station.

Best for: Delivery and curbside

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Frequently Asked Questions

What POS system fits my restaurant?+
Clover Station Duo with Flex handhelds is a common setup for full-service restaurants. Counter-service and cafes usually fit Clover Mini. Bars and nightlife often prefer Union POS.
Do you help with menu setup?+
Yes. Menus, modifiers, prep stations, and item pricing are built before the system ships.
Can the POS send orders to the kitchen?+
Yes. Orders route to a kitchen display system or printer per station.
Can I use dual pricing in a restaurant?+
Availability depends on state rules, card-brand requirements, processor setup, and how the program is presented at checkout. MSC reviews these before recommending the program.
Do you support tips and staff permissions?+
Yes. Pooled or individual tips, PIN-based logins, and role permissions are part of the setup.
Can I get restaurant POS hardware for free?+
Qualifying restaurants can receive hardware through the Free POS program. Details are on the Free POS System page.

Build a restaurant POS and payment setup around how your team serves guests.

Compare Restaurant POS Options

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Frequently Asked Questions about Restaurant POS Systems & Payment Processing

What POS system fits my restaurant?

Clover Station Duo with Flex handhelds is a common setup for full-service restaurants. Counter-service and cafes usually fit Clover Mini. Bars and nightlife often prefer Union POS.

Do you help with menu setup?

Yes. Menus, modifiers, prep stations, and item pricing are built before the system ships.

Can the POS send orders to the kitchen?

Yes. Orders route to a kitchen display system or printer per station.

Can I use dual pricing in a restaurant?

Availability depends on state rules, card-brand requirements, processor setup, and how the program is presented at checkout. MSC reviews these before recommending the program.

Do you support tips and staff permissions?

Yes. Pooled or individual tips, PIN-based logins, and role permissions are part of the setup.

Can I get restaurant POS hardware for free?

Qualifying restaurants can receive hardware through the Free POS program. Details are on the Free POS System page.