Tips and tabs
Tip prompts, open tabs, and tip adjustments after the sale each need to work the way your staff expects.
Restaurants and cafes
A payment setup that keeps service moving.
Payments touch every part of service: tabs, tips, split checks, takeout, and closing out at night. We map how your team works first, then compare the systems that fit it.
- Free payment review
- Typically same-business-day reply
- Compatibility checked first
St. George, Utah
Start with your busiest hour.
A POS that runs smoothly on a slow Tuesday can stall during a full-house rush. We ask about the rush first.
Common fits
- Cafes and coffee shops
- Counter-service and takeout
- Full-service dining
- Bars and breweries
Splits and tableside
Split checks and pay-at-the-table handhelds change how many devices you need.
Menu and kitchen flow
Orders, modifiers, and kitchen printers or screens have to work with the payment side.
Takeout and online ordering
Online orders and delivery apps may flow into your POS, or they may not. We ask.
Stations and handhelds
The number of stations, handhelds, and locations drives hardware cost.
Reports and payroll tools
Sales by category, tip reports, and exports to the accounting or payroll tools you already use.
Three ways restaurants take payment.
Your service style decides which of these matters most. Many restaurants run more than one at once.
| Service style | How it works | Often fits | Watch for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Counter service | Guests pay at the register and staff hand over the order. | Cafes, bakeries, and quick service. | Line speed during a rush, and where the tip prompt appears. |
| Tableside | A handheld brings the payment to the table. | Full-service dining and bars. | How many handhelds you need, Wi-Fi across the dining room, and tip adjustments. |
| Takeout and online orders | Orders arrive by phone, website, or app. | Restaurants adding pickup or delivery. | Third-party ordering fees, and whether orders flow into your POS. |
General guide, not a quote. Features, fees, and availability depend on the provider and your business.
Restaurant systems we can compare.
We shape the search around your service model, stations, handhelds, and kitchen flow, then compare the systems that fit.
Clover
Countertop, handheld, and POS workflows
SkyTab
Restaurant stations, handhelds, kitchen, and guest displays
Shift4
The processing platform behind SkyTab
Equipment gallery
See the hardware in the conversation.
These are comparison options, not a promise of availability or approval. PayPro confirms the provider, device, accessories, ownership terms, and complete cost before an order is placed.
Clover
2 options
Clover Mini
Countertop POS
Clover Flex Pocket
Handheld checkout
SkyTab
7 options
POS Workstation
Front-of-house station
Handheld
Tableside service
Tablet
Flexible order station
Kitchen Display
Back-of-house order flow
Customer Display
Guest-facing checkout
Self-service Kiosk
Guest ordering
Hardware Family
Connected restaurant setup
Confirmed before you commit
- The hardware list and its cost, including printers and kitchen screens
- Who builds your menu in the new system, and when
- Support hours, since your busiest hours may be evenings and weekends
Straight answers, before you commit.
Can I keep my current POS and change only the processing?
Possibly. Some POS systems limit you to one processor and some work with several. We check with your POS company and your current agreement before recommending anything.
How are tips recorded and paid out?
It depends on the POS, the provider’s tip settings, and how you handle payroll. We ask how you pay tips today and check that the new setup records and reports them in a way that works for you.
What happens on the day we switch?
We plan around your slow hours and confirm menus, printers, and test payments before you open. A switch typically takes 1 to 2 weeks, depending on provider approval and equipment delivery.
Can I pass card fees to my guests?
There may be options, such as surcharging or dual pricing. They are different arrangements with their own card-network and legal rules. Ask us to include them in your review and we will check them for your business.
Most businesses use more than one.
Map your service, then compare the systems.
Tell us how your team takes orders and payment. We’ll compare restaurant options and explain the full monthly cost.
- Free payment review
- Typically same-business-day reply
- Local support, St. George