Resources for restaurant owners
Free tools, transparent comparisons, and practical guides — written for U.S. restaurants, cafés, and food trucks.
Free tools
Effective Rate Calculator
Enter two numbers from your statement to see what card processing really costs you.
Find Your POS — 60-second quiz
Answer 5 quick questions and get a personalized POS plan and resources.
Pricing
$0/month POS software with PalomaPOS processing. Month-to-month, no cancellation fee.
POS & Payments Glossary
Plain-English definitions: interchange, Cash Discount, EMV, KDS, and more.
Integrations
Supported hardware and payments today — and what isn't available yet.
Security & Compliance
Certified payment terminals, EMV, role-based access, audit logs.
Guides
POS comparisons
PalomaPOS vs Square
Same-day funding and a cash discount program, side by side with Square.
PalomaPOS vs Toast
$0/mo software with PalomaPOS processing and month-to-month terms.
PalomaPOS vs Clover
Month-to-month terms with no cancellation fee.
PalomaPOS vs Lightspeed
Quick-service essentials on month-to-month terms.
PalomaPOS vs SpotOn
A processing quote from your own statement and month-to-month terms.
PalomaPOS vs TouchBistro
Runs on Valor and Sunmi terminals, Android devices, and iPhone and iPad.
By city
New York, NY
Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island.
Los Angeles, CA
Hollywood, DTLA, Santa Monica, Venice, Koreatown.
Chicago, IL
Loop, Wicker Park, Logan Square, West Loop, Pilsen.
Houston, TX
Downtown, Heights, Montrose, EaDo, Galleria.
Miami, FL
Wynwood, Brickell, Coral Gables, Little Havana.
Austin, TX
East Austin, South Congress, South Lamar, Mueller.
Phoenix, AZ
Roosevelt Row, Old Town Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa.
Dallas, TX
Deep Ellum, Bishop Arts, Uptown, Trinity Groves.
Seattle, WA
Capitol Hill, Ballard, Fremont, Belltown, Bellevue.
Philadelphia, PA
Center City, South Philly, Fishtown, Northern Liberties.
By business type
Quick Service Restaurants
Fast checkout, kiosks, to-go orders, kitchen display.
Coffee Shops & Cafés
Custom modifiers, loyalty, fast lines, to-go orders.
Food Trucks & Pop-Ups
Handheld POS, offline mode, mobile payments.
Bakeries
Custom orders, pickup orders, cash discount.
Bubble Tea & Boba
Complex modifier flows, loyalty, to-go orders.
Juice & Smoothie Bars
Add-ins, self-service kiosk mode, loyalty programs.
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Toppings, flavors, loyalty, to-go orders.
Ghost Kitchens
Multi-brand support, KDS-ready, packing and delivery screens.
Ready to grow your food business without the busywork?
Book a free 15‑minute demo. We'll walk through your menu and your current processing statement — and answer every question, no pressure.
Same‑day funding
Get paid the same day, every day.
Hardware at cost
Or free placement for qualifying processing volume.
Setup included
Menu build, data migration, and staff training.
Or email sales@palomapos.com