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A trusted grocery store POS for small businesses

Markt POS is a grocery POS specifically designed to help local grocers, international markets, delis, butchers, and other specialty food markets manage perishable inventory, fresh food sales, marketing, and more.

Comprehensive POS solutions for grocery stores and markets

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Generic POS systems regularly fall short for grocery stores and small specialty markets. Markt POS includes specific features like perishable inventory tracking, weight-based sales and scale integrations, and QSR features that help these businesses thrive.

Inventory management

Track an unlimited number of SKUs, including standard UPCs, perishable items, hot food, and everything in between. Track vendors and wholesale costs, set pricing automatically by a desired margin, and generate purchase orders directly from the back office. 

 

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Cutting edge inventory management

Scale & hardware integrations

Sync up with anything you need, from self-checkout kiosks to deli scales to in-counter scanner scales. Enjoy 60% less energy consumption with our state-of-the-art POS hardware.

 

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Customizable hardware integrations

EBT & flexible payments

Accept all standard payment methods, including credit, debit, EBT, gift cards, checks, and mobile pay. Ensure business and customer safety with PCI compliance.

 

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Built-in marketing & promotions

Create discounts, promotions, or loyalty pricing in the back office so they apply automatically at checkout, and sign customers up for a loyalty program right at checkout. Leverage e-commerce integrations to offer delivery and curbside pickup, or connect with third parties like Instacart.

 

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AI-powered back office

Save hours of manual labor with AI-powered tools. Scan paper and PDF invoices directly into the system with OCR scanning, identify and add missing items, and enhance your website with SEO-optimized product descriptions.

 

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What’s the best grocery POS software?

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Cloud Back Office
Scale 30lb+
EBT Payments
Shelf Label Printing
eCommerce by Weight
Bulk Inventory Import
Integration With Vendors
Variable Weight Scanning
Grocery Checkstand Mounts
Item modifiers
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Markt POS
$999
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Toast
$1299
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Epos Now
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Lightspeed POS
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Clover POS
$1998
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Meet the expert behind Markt POS

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Luke Henry, VP of Markt POS, brings 15 years of retail and technology experience to help store owners save time and grow their businesses.

Starting as a convenience store worker before moving to POS support, he saw firsthand how paper-based systems hold stores back from success.

"Store owners spend too much time on paperwork instead of building their business. After helping my best friend's father run his grocery store, I made it my mission to give hardworking store owners better tools to succeed."

Luke Henry, VP of Markt POS

FAQs: Grocery store POS solutions

What makes a grocery store POS system different from a general retail system?

The main area grocery POS systems differ from regular POS systems is software (particularly inventory management) and hardware integrations.

For software, grocery store POS systems usually include perishable inventory/expiration tracking, weight-based sales, and department-based product and pricing management that general systems sometimes don't include out of the box. 

Hardware is another major area where general POS systems and grocery store POS systems vary. The biggest issue for many food market owners is scale integration (scanner scales, deli scales, etc.). We like Markt POS because it integrates with many popular brands including CAS, Datalogic, Zebra, and more.

Why does POS Nation recommend Markt POS over other systems?

Markt POS offers a winning mix of affordability, grocery-specific features, and hardware support that makes it stand out from other competitors. They're also based in the U.S. and offer assisted onboarding and 24/7 support. 

What unique features does Markt POS offer?

Markt POS offers a few standout features for grocery store and food market owners, including:

  • Perishable & fresh food inventory management
  • AI-powered back office (automated invoice scanning, missing item reports)
  • Vendor & cost management
  • Quick-service restaurant features (item and order modifications, kitchen printing)
  • Bulk pricing updates and label printing
  • Built-in customer loyalty
  • Automatic margin-based pricing

 

 

Does Markt POS support weight-based sales?

Yes, Markt POS allows you to set item price by the pound, create product codes, and print embedded barcodes for faster checkout.

What devices can I use to access Markt POS?

Markt POS operates on a hybrid cloud, meaning you can access it from both your physical back office and on any internet-connected device.

Does Markt POS support online sales?

Yes, Markt POS supports online sales. Their team helps you build out and optimize your website. You can also connect with popular third-party services like InstaCart and Mercato.

See Markt POS in action

We’re dedicated to matching small local grocers and market owners with the specialized tools they need to succeed. See why Markt POS might be a good fit for your business.