[evo_9]

What an absolutely brilliant & simple move by Square. POS register systems are a huge, costly market and this is an incredibly attractive option, esp at that price - talk about disruption! Nice job guys!

[shardling]

I've already seen quite a few shops/bars using iPads as POS registers. This particular aspect is Square following with what's out there.

Not that Square isn't disruptive in other ways.

[diasol]

Groupon already does this and cheaper http://breadcrumb.groupon.com/

[dang]

The updated link is https://upserve.com/platform/restaurant-pos/

(The old link does not redirect, and we got an email asking us to update it.)

[dmckeon]

Groupon charges 1.8% + $0.15 per swipe for Visa/MC/D, Amex varies.

Square charges 2.75% + $0.00, so the transaction amount breakeven point is $15.80 and Groupon is cheaper for amounts > 15.80, but Square is cheaper for amounts < 15.80

[eightyone]

A couple of things:

1.) The fact that Breadcrumb has a "Pro" option and requires me to schedule a demo, suggests that it's more of a complex system than Square.

2.) Breadcrumb looks to be targeted specifically toward restaurants.

3.) I bet Square will be around for a heck of a lot longer than Groupon will.