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Free POS software

POS System for Food & Beverage

Whatever you serve and however you serve it, Yoco gives you one system to run your operation, get paid, and stay in control. No contracts, no monthly software fees.

POS software trusted by 14,000+ South African businesses

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Built for food & beverage operations

Food and beverage businesses across South Africa carry a lot. Orders need to reach the right place, stock needs to stay accurate, staff need to stay coordinated, and customers can't wait. The operational pressure is constant, and it looks different depending on how you serve.

Quick service restaurants

Live or die by the rush. Every slow transaction, lost order, or system outage costs you.

Full service restaurants

Need coordinated kitchen flow, reliable order routing, and a team that stays in sync from front to back.

Food businesses on Yoco grow their revenue by an average of 41% in their first two years.

Everything your food business needs, all in one place

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Yes, it's a full POS system

Not just a card machine. Yoco brings your menu, stock, team, and payments together in one place, so you can stop paying for tools that don't talk to each other.

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No hidden costs

Free POS software, no monthly licence fees. You only pay when you get paid.

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We'll help you set up your menu

Getting started is simple and our team is here to help you load your product catalogue from day one.

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One account for everything

Payments, POS, printing, and reporting all in one place. No juggling between systems.

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Get paid fast, every day

Yoco pays out daily, straight to any bank, including weekends and public holidays.

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Got questions?

Answers to what SA food businesses ask us most.

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It depends on how you serve. If you're running a quick-service operation like a cafe, takeaway, or bakery, Yoco Counter is a great place to start.

Use our product finder to get a personalised recommendation. If you need tableside ordering or kitchen routing, speak to our team about the right setup for you.


Yes. Whether you run a cafe, restaurant, bakery, takeaway, food truck, bar, butchery, or pop-up, Yoco is built to handle the pressure of a food business.

If you're not sure which product fits your operation, use the product finder.


No. Yoco's POS software is free. Depending on your plan, a monthly fee and small transaction fee apply when you get paid. No hidden costs, no surprises.


No contracts, no lock-in. You can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel anytime.

Your Yoco account stays active month to month with no penalty for leaving.


Yoco Counter is cloud-dependent, so a stable internet connection is recommended for the best experience.

Yoco's handheld POS runs on 4G dual SIM and automatically switches between networks to stay connected, making it more resilient to connectivity drops.

If you're in an area with unreliable connectivity, our team can help you find the right setup.