For many South African entrepreneurs, choosing the right point of sale (POS) system can make or break daily operations. From cafes and boutiques to salons and bars, the right POS setup helps business owners save time, reduce errors, and better understand their sales.

At Yoco, we built Yoco Counter to do just that: an all-in-one POS and payments system that’s simple, powerful, and made for growing businesses. 

Here are 10 South African businesses that are thriving with Yoco Counter.

1. AKJP: Unlocking 30% growth through smarter sales tracking

For Claudia, owner of fashion retailer AKJP, Counter has been a game changer:

“We’re up ~30% year on year. Closing each sale in POS means nothing gets missed - we actually know what we sold.” 

With built-in sales reporting and product insights, AKJP can now see exactly what’s performing and make data-driven decisions that drive growth. It’s proof that the right POS system can help South African retailers turn insights into impact.

2. Motiv Café and Bar: Turning tips into serious take-home pay

At Motiv Café and Bar, Counter simplified payments and boosted staff morale and earnings.

“We went from averaging R4,000 to R16,000 per month in tips.” 

Jethson, owner of Motiv Café and Bar

With the seamless tipping function built into the POS and synced with their Neo Touch card machine, customers can easily add gratuity during checkout, while staff enjoy a smoother and more transparent process. 

3. Pool Caffe: Cutting down errors, speeding up service

Running a busy cafe means every second and every order counts. For Pool Caffe, Counter brought new levels of accuracy and efficiency. 

“We’re making fewer errors - we no longer put in the wrong prices or forget to ring things up.”

Natalie, owner of Pool Caffe

With an intuitive interface and automated pricing, her team can focus on customers instead of calculations.

4. Ekhaya Coffee: A perfect POS for every cafe

Ekhaya Coffee owner Ty believes Counter is the best POS for cafes in South Africa: 

“You’ve got a product now that I think every cafe in South Africa can use. Out of the box, if you get a Counter and printer, any cafe can use it and it would benefit them drastically.” 

With its plug-and-play setup and built-in printer integration, Counter helps cafes serve customers faster and keep operations running smoothly.

5. Camissa Organic Hair: Professional look, professional credibility

For Camissa Organic Hair, presentation matters as much as service:

“It’s so easy to use. It looks professional and makes my prices and business more credible.”

Jason, owner of Camissa Organic Hair

Besides its sleek design, Counter helps salons manage transactions, products, and customer experiences, all in one place. For service-based businesses, a modern POS system builds both trust and efficiency.

6. Smoothie on the Go: Happier teams with higher tips

When Smoothie on the Go introduced Counter, the impact was immediate: 

"Staff tips increased dramatically once we started using Counter.”

Teddy, owner of Smoothie on the Go 

With integrated tipping, fast payments, and easy tracking, her team can focus on great service, knowing every effort is rewarded.

7. Afraid of Mice: Style meets speed in retail

For Irene, owner of boutique Afraid of Mice, Counter ticks all the boxes:

“It’s been great to use… It looks nice, and it’s super fast. I love the fact that I can add sales notes and my product catalogue is on a big screen.” 

Combining aesthetic appeal with practical functionality, Counter gives retailers an efficient, elegant way to manage their stores.

8. The Hideaway: Goodbye paperwork, hello productivity

For The Hideaway, a charming local business run by owner Catherine, going digital has been life-changing. 

“I’ve replaced using old-school invoicing books with Counter. The biggest benefit has been the time it’s giving me back.” 

Counter automates the sales and invoicing process, freeing owners from manual admin and helping them focus on what matters most: growing their business.

9. Plucky’s: Happier staff, better experience

At Plucky’s, upgrading to Yoco Counter brought a noticeable lift in team satisfaction. 

“The staff are so happy. The screen is much bigger and the touch screen works so much better than our previous screen.”

Heinz, owners of Plucky’s

With modern hardware and a responsive interface, businesses like Plucky’s are finding that an intuitive POS system improves both speed and staff morale.

10. Abantu Coffee: Quick setup, big relief for new owners

As a new business, Abantu Coffee had a lot to juggle, but Counter wasn’t one of those challenges. 

“It was really simple to set up - I wanna say it was 2 to 3 minutes and we were ready to go.” 

Rassie, owner of Abantu Coffee 

For first-time entrepreneurs, Counter’s plug-and-play simplicity and built-in payment tools make it one less thing to worry about.

The bottom line: One POS system, plenty of success stories

From boutique retailers to busy cafes, Counter is helping South African businesses of all sizes run smoother, faster, and smarter. 

Whether you’re tired of juggling devices, losing track of sales, or just need a POS that works as hard as you do, Yoco Counter is designed to make every transaction so good.

Ready to thrive with Yoco Counter? Learn more here.