What does a restaurant POS really cost?

Start with the restaurant you actually run

A single counter and a restaurant group do not need the same setup. Count your locations, tills, kitchen screens, ordering channels and people who need access. Write down what you use today and what you expect to add. Ask each supplier to price that same setup.

A low starting price is useful only when you know what it includes. Check whether support, menu changes, integrations, reporting, online ordering and gift cards are included or priced separately.

Separate the four cost categories

Ask for a quote that keeps recurring fees separate from purchases and transaction costs. That makes it easier to compare suppliers without hiding one cost inside another.

• Software subscriptions for the agreed locations and functions.
• Payment processing and any agreed transaction charges, shown separately from equipment costs.
• Hardware purchases, peripherals, installation and network equipment.
• Setup, migration, training, support and separately priced add-ons.

Use your own payment mix

The effective payment cost depends on the cards and payment methods your guests use, your turnover and the number of transactions. A percentage and a fixed transaction charge behave differently for a coffee than for a group dinner.

Compare the same month of sales with each offer. Keep subscription, processing and hardware totals separate. Check VAT and contract length, then compare the total for a full year.

Built to keep more in your restaurant

ninito Starter starts at 1,099 NOK per month per location, excluding VAT. Pro and Enterprise depend on the agreed setup. Use the current pricing page to check inclusions and the applicable payment terms.

ninito works to keep unnecessary costs out of restaurant operations. BankAxept in Norway is 0.161%, with 0% ninito commission and no fixed BankAxept transaction fee. Hardware comes at purchase cost with 0% markup, and guest SMS is included without an extra charge. Compare the available online and other card-payment rates alongside your exact setup, including any optional services such as inventory management.

Count the work around the software

A price comparison should also identify who keeps the menu correct after launch. Ask who changes products, updates ordering channels and helps when a settlement does not match. These tasks consume time even when they do not appear as a separate invoice. Record the responsibility and the agreed support scope beside the financial totals.

At ninito, the people behind the software are part of the value. Our restaurant-experienced team provides support in Norwegian and English 24/7/365 at no extra charge. Pro and Enterprise also include menu, campaign, promotion and loyalty setup and ongoing changes. Include that work when you compare the cost of running the restaurant, not just the cost of accessing software.

Put the price and the promise in writing

Compare the full year of fees, equipment and included work, then read the commitment behind the total. ninito Pro and Enterprise have a 100% value guarantee. If ninito does not create enough value to cover what you pay for the system, you do not pay for it. Keep that promise beside the agreed scope, contract period and cost of your next location.