Most restaurant owners are running the first POS system someone sold them — not the right one for how they actually operate. Bag Carriers helps you find, implement, and get the most out of the system that genuinely fits your concept, your team, and your margins.
The Problem
Many restaurant POS systems lock you into proprietary payment processing at rates 0.5–1.5% above what you could negotiate yourself. On $50,000/month in card volume that's $3,000–$9,000 per year quietly leaving your business — and it never shows up on a single line item.
A counter service restaurant running on a full-service POS fights the software every shift. A fine dining concept crammed into a quick-service system loses tableside sophistication. The wrong fit costs you in staff frustration, order errors, and hidden inefficiency that compounds across every single service.
36–48 month contracts are standard in the restaurant POS industry. By the time you discover the system isn't right — missing features, poor support, rising fees — you're already committed. Early termination penalties can run into thousands. The right system from the start is dramatically cheaper.
When your POS crashes on a Friday night, you're calling a support line staffed by people who've never worked in a restaurant. Bag Carriers acts as your ongoing advocate — someone with a vested interest in your system working, not just a vendor trying to close a deal and move on.
The Bag Carriers Approach
Frank learns your concept, service model, volume, pain points, and what your current system does and doesn't do well. Every recommendation is built around your specific restaurant — not a generic best-seller list.
Bag Carriers has relationships with 8 POS platforms across every restaurant segment — from enterprise enterprise multi-location installations to lean setups for food trucks. We recommend the right tool for your operation, not the one with the highest reseller margin.
Frank walks you through the platform, handles the vendor introduction, and stays involved through setup and go-live. When issues come up after the sale, you have someone to call who knows your system and your business — not a ticket queue.
Our POS Partners
Bag Carriers works across the full restaurant POS landscape — from enterprise platforms powering hotel chains and franchises to lean, flexible systems built for independent operators. Every recommendation is based on fit, not incentive.
Purpose-built for hotel restaurants, franchise chains, stadiums, and large-scale multi-unit operations. If you have complex needs — property management integration, centralized menu control across dozens of locations, or enterprise-grade analytics — this is the platform Frank recommends. It runs the biggest names in hospitality worldwide.
Best for: Multi-location restaurants, hotel F&B, franchises, large-scale operations
One of the most widely deployed restaurant POS platforms in the country. Sleek hardware, an intuitive interface, and a massive app marketplace that lets you build the feature set you actually need. The difference between a great deal and an expensive mistake here comes down entirely to how you buy it — Frank makes sure you get it right.
Best for: Full-service restaurants, cafes, bars, counter service — most service models
Built on the philosophy that most independent restaurants don't need the bells, whistles, and monthly app fees that inflate other platforms. Runs on the iOS or Android device you already own, sets up in minutes, and includes dual pricing out of the box. Frank recommends this for operators who want solid fundamentals without paying enterprise prices.
Best for: Independent counter service, fast casual, small full-service, food trucks
The strongest argument for payment processor independence available to independent restaurant operators. This platform doesn't touch your processing — you bring your own, negotiate your own rates, and keep more of every transaction. No contracts, flat monthly pricing, and 24/7 US-based support. Built for counter service, cafes, coffee shops, and bakeries that want to stop losing margin to middlemen.
Best for: Counter service, fast casual, coffee shops — operators who want to own their processing
Built natively for iPad, designed for independent full-service restaurants that want cloud functionality and offline reliability without being forced into proprietary hardware. Handles table service, counter service, delivery, and catering from one platform — transparent flat-rate pricing, no per-transaction software fees, and no hardware lock-in.
Best for: Independent full-service and fast-casual restaurants wanting iPad flexibility
Purpose-built for bars, breweries, and nightlife venues where speed and pre-authorized tabs matter more than table coursing. What sets this platform apart: a unique distributor integration where brands actually fund discounts for your customers through a companion app — a built-in loyalty driver that doesn't cost you a thing. Frank recommends this for any concept where beverage is the primary revenue driver.
Best for: Bars, nightlife venues, breweries, concepts with heavy beverage volume
The only platform Frank recommends when an operator wants to replace multiple point solutions with a single unified system. 20+ applications built in — POS, online ordering, kitchen display, delivery tracking, inventory, loyalty, marketing, and cloud kitchen management — all connected. Recently expanded with a full handheld POS for tableside service. Fits everything from pizzerias and coffee shops to franchise operations.
Best for: Operators who want one platform to replace multiple point solutions
The most accessible entry point in the restaurant POS market. Free plan available, no long-term contracts, and commission-free online ordering included on every plan. If you already own an iPad, startup hardware costs are minimal. It won't replace enterprise systems — but for independent operators starting out or running a lean operation, the value and flexibility are hard to match. Frank recommends this when budget is the primary constraint.
Best for: New restaurants, food trucks, cafes, operators prioritizing low startup cost
Finding the Right System
Every restaurant POS review site gives you a ranked list of the "best" systems. What they can't do is understand your specific concept, service model, team size, growth plans, and what your current system does wrong. That's what Frank does in a free 30-minute consultation.
A fine dining restaurant with 80 covers, complex coursing, and wine service needs a very different system than a counter service restaurant with four stations. A bar doing $30,000/month in beverage sales needs a different processing setup than a breakfast café doing $8,000/month. The "best" system is the one built for your operation.
The right POS recommendation isn't about features. It's about understanding how you make money, where your current system slows you down, and what your restaurant looks like in three years.
Frank brings this conversation to every consultation — and the 8 partners Bag Carriers works with cover every answer that conversation might produce.
Book a Free ConsultationWhat Restaurant Owners Are Saying
I was locked into a system that wasn't built for table service. Frank spent an hour understanding how our floor actually works before recommending anything. We switched and the difference in ticket times was immediate.
Owner — Full-Service Restaurant, 65 Covers
Nobody told me my processing fees were negotiable until Frank showed me the math. Switching to a processor-agnostic system saved us over $400/month. That's real money for an independent operator.
Owner — Counter Service, Three Locations
We'd been on the same POS for four years and assumed that's just how things worked. Frank knew the platforms and knew our concept — the recommendation was specific, not generic, and that made all the difference.
Owner — Brewpub & Restaurant
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What to Expect
Frank reviews your submission
We look at your concept, current system, and biggest challenge before the call — so the conversation is focused from minute one.
Free 30-minute consultation
Frank walks through your operation, identifies where your current system is costing you, and matches you to the right platform from our network of 8 partners.
Live demo of the recommended system
You see the platform configured for your restaurant type. Your specific questions, answered honestly by someone who understands the industry.
Frank stays involved after go-live
When your POS has a problem on a Friday night, you're not calling a 1-800 number. You're calling Frank. That's what We Carry the Weight means.
🔒 Frank conducts every consultation personally. Your information is never sold or shared. No pressure, no obligation.