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by diasol 4789 days ago
Groupon already does this and cheaper http://breadcrumb.groupon.com/
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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.)

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

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.