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Restaurant Software Provisions I Check First

Your POS is your business's backbone. Know the fees, hardware commitments, and data ownership before you sign.

High Risk

Many POS systems require their payment processor at 2.6-3.5% + $0.10 per transaction. Can't use a cheaper processor without canceling.

Look for: Exclusive processing requirements, rate guarantees, and third-party processor options.

High Risk

That "free" terminal? You may be leasing it. Cancel and you owe $1,000+ in equipment fees—or they brick the hardware.

Look for: Hardware ownership terms, lease agreements, and equipment return requirements.

Medium Risk

Your customer order history, loyalty data, and emails may not be exportable. Switch systems and lose your marketing list.

Look for: Data export options, customer data ownership, and post-cancellation access.

Medium Risk

Built-in online ordering often adds per-order fees on top of processing. 5-15% commission can eat into margins fast.

Look for: Per-order fees, commission percentages, and third-party integration costs.

Medium Risk

Multi-year contracts may require paying out the remaining term if you cancel early. Equipment plus service equals big penalties.

Look for: Contract length, early termination fees, and cancellation procedures.

Medium Risk

Delivery app integrations often require additional modules at monthly fees. DoorDash, UberEats sync isn't always included.

Look for: Integration costs, supported platforms, and add-on module pricing.