Discounts & Promotions
Discounts and promotions drive sales and reward customers. Good POS systems make it easy to create, apply, and track promotional pricing.
Why It Matters
- •Drive sales during slow periods
- •Reward loyal customers
- •Clear out old inventory
- •Compete during promotions
- •Track discount effectiveness
Key Capabilities
Percentage Discounts
10% off, 25% off, etc.
Fixed Amount Off
$5 off, $20 off, etc.
Automatic Promotions
Buy one get one, bundle pricing
Coupon Codes
Redeemable promotional codes
Scheduled Discounts
Happy hour, time-based pricing
Discount Reporting
Track what's being discounted and impact
Provider Comparison
Good discount options. Percentage, amount, automatic discounts. Scheduled pricing in higher tiers.
Limitations: Complex promotions need workarounds
Excellent promotions for retail. Complex rules, scheduled sales, and bundle pricing.
Limitations: Some features on higher plans
Good restaurant discounts. Happy hour, employee meals, and promotional pricing.
Limitations: Restaurant-specific
Strong discount capabilities. Coupon codes, automatic discounts, and BOGO.
Limitations: Some advanced options need apps
Basic discount functionality. Percentage and amount discounts available.
Limitations: Less sophisticated promotions
Common Questions
How do I prevent discount abuse?
Require manager approval for large discounts, limit who can apply certain discounts, and review discount reports regularly to spot patterns.
Should I use coupons or automatic discounts?
Coupons require customer action (good for tracking marketing), automatic discounts reduce friction (good for happy hour, bundles). Use both strategically.
Best For
- ✓Retail stores
- ✓Restaurants
- ✓Promotional-heavy businesses