How Ollie’s Café Keeps 50+ Customers Happy Every Morning with Yoco

INDUSTRY

Food & Beverage

BUSINESS TYPE

Independent café, run by Ollie and his wife

Ollie’s Biggest Challenge

Before Yoco Counter, mornings at Ollie’s Café were a real test. Between 7 and 9 a.m., up to 50 people would line up, but Ollie never rushed orders because consistency and quality mattered more than speed.

His old iPad-linked setup slowed things down and raised concerns about data security.

Now, with Yoco Counter, Ollie has one system built for speed and security. Powered exclusively by the Yoco POS App, it gives him and his team a professional, reliable way to serve customers while keeping sensitive information protected.


“The old system couldn’t keep up, and it didn’t feel like a real business setup.” – Ollie


How Yoco Counter Helped Ollie’s

Instead of juggling apps on an iPad, he now has one simple point of sale (POS) system that anyone can use. Orders are organised by category (hot drinks, cold drinks, pastries) so even during the busiest mornings, everything flows smoothly.

With the Yoco App, Ollie can see how the café is performing in real time, whether he’s behind the bar or at home. It helps him track what’s selling, cut down on waste in quieter months, and stay on top of cash flow.


“It’s easy to use…anyone can do it. With the app, I track the day from anywhere. It makes me feel like I’m truly in business.” – Ollie


THE RESULTS

The numbers speak for themselves

From a weekend coffee stall to a thriving café with a loyal customer base, Ollie’s journey shows the impact Yoco Counter can make:

Scaled to serve 50+ morning customers with ease

Yoco Counter’s all-in-one system keeps service fast and consistent, even during peak hours.

Freed up time for business, not admin

Real-time sales reports replaced manual tracking, helping Ollie plan stock, cut waste in winter by up to 20%, and focus on growing the café.

Built professionalism and trust

“People take me seriously now. I feel like I’m in business,” says Ollie – an impression that keeps customers coming back.

Supported long-term success

After 8 years in business, Ollie has the confidence and tools to take his café to the next level, upgrading equipment and expanding offerings with Yoco as the backbone.

SNAPSHOT

Quick Facts

In Business

8Yrs

Locations

1

Business type

Independent café, run by Ollie and his wife

The Setup

Yoco Counter

The central hub for managing sales, tracking performance, and providing a professional checkout experience.

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage

Sparky’s old point of sale system couldn’t keep up. Day-to-day use was just frustrating: the system froze during busy periods, reports were messy and unhelpful, and they had to keep spare card machines on standby.

Food and Beverage

Food and Beverage

Food and Beverage

Finding a simple, affordable point of sale system that can keep up with the pace of festivals and markets. Managing card payments with unreliable signal and shouting orders into the truck, it all added up to mistakes and missed sales.

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage

Before Yoco Counter, mornings at Ollie’s Café were a real test. Between 7 and 9 a.m., up to 50 people would line up, but Ollie never rushed orders because consistency and quality mattered more than speed.

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