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Restaurant Credit Card Processing & POS Systems
Fast, reliable payment processing and POS systems for quick-service and full-service restaurants. Take payments at the counter, at the table or online, with a cash discount or surcharge program built right into your POS. Many restaurants are up and running as soon as the next business day after approval.
Why Restaurants Choose Clarity Merchant
Restaurant margins are tight, and card fees add up fast. We match you with a restaurant POS that fits how you serve, build in a cash discount or surcharge program to offset most of your processing costs, and give you personal, hands-on support.
Online Ordering
Online and QR code ordering plus delivery app integrations that send orders straight to your kitchen.
Kitchen & Menu Tools
Kitchen display systems and printers, menu and modifier management, and inventory tracking.
Pay-at-Table & Tips
Handheld devices for tableside payments, on-screen tip prompts and easy tip adjust after the card is run.
Reporting & Loyalty
Sales, staff and tip reports, plus gift cards and loyalty programs that keep guests coming back.
Restaurant POS & Pricing Options
Equipment Placement
Clover and Payanywhere POS systems with typically no charge for the hardware. A $99 two-day shipping fee applies.
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Equipment Leasing
Want a different full-featured POS? We can connect you with a leasing partner for low monthly payments, with equipment protected while leased.
Cash Discount & Surcharge
Run a cash discount program or surcharge credit cards where allowed. Clover can do both.
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How it Works
Tell Us About Your Business
We review your industry, current setup, processing volume, and business goals.
Program Recommendation
We recommend the best pricing structure for your business model and make sure it meets card brand and state rules.
Fast Implementation
We configure your system, supply your signage and disclosures, and get you processing quickly.
Restaurant Payment Processing FAQs
What is the best POS system for a restaurant?
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It depends on how you serve. Quick-service restaurants and cafes need speed at the counter and online ordering, while full-service restaurants and bars need pay-at-table, open tabs and tip adjust. We offer Clover, Payanywhere and other full-featured restaurant POS systems and help you choose the right fit.
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Can my restaurant use a cash discount or surcharge program?
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Yes. A cash discount or surcharge program can be built right into your POS, and Clover can run both. Surcharging has additional rules and is restricted in some states, so we set up the right program for your restaurant and walk you through how tips are handled.
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Do you support online ordering and delivery apps?
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Yes. Our restaurant POS options support online ordering, QR code ordering and third-party delivery app integrations, so orders go straight to your kitchen.
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Do you work with food trucks, bars and multi-location restaurants?
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Yes. We work with full-service restaurants, bars, quick-service restaurants, cafes, food trucks, caterers and multi-location groups. Food trucks and caterers can also take payments on the go with mobile processing.
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How fast can my restaurant get set up?
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Many restaurants are up and running as soon as the next business day after approval, and next-day funding is available so your deposits arrive fast.
Ready to Upgrade Your Restaurant?
Tell us about your restaurant through a quick application, and we'll recommend the right POS, pricing program and payment setup for how you serve.
Not ready to apply? Contact us here.
Availability and compliance requirements for surcharge programs vary by state, card brand rules, and business type.