How This Restaurant Cut Credit CardFees by 30% with TequilaPOS

Understanding the Real Cost of Card Payments

Real Restaurants. Real Challenges. Real Results.

Whether it’s a 30-seat pizzeria in Ohio or a multi-location brunch spot in Los Angeles, restaurants nationwide have simplified operations and saved on fees with TequilaPOS.

Uncovering the True Cost of Card Payments

High processing fees and unclear pricing models have left many restaurants overpaying — without even knowing it.

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The Problems

Many restaurants were paying up to 3–4% per card transaction, often without understanding the breakdown. Monthly statements were complex, fee structures weren’t transparent, and owners had little control to reduce costs.

  • • High credit card processing fees
  • • Vague, hard-to-read monthly statements
  • • No way to offset or reduce costs
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The Solutions

✓ Cash Discount Program

  • Automatically applies a small fee to non-cash payments
  • Clear discount for cash customers
  • Fully legal and receipt-compliant

✓ Lower Negotiated Card Rates

  • TequilaPOS partners with processors to offer lower, flat-rate fees
  • Transparent, easy-to-read statements
  • Keep current pricing while reducing costs

What Restaurants Are Saving with TequilaPOS

From $400/month at a small café to $15,000/year at a busy diner — our customers are seeing real financial impact with every swipe.

Total Fees Before vs After

  • “Before TequilaPOS: ₹18,000/month in processing fees”
  • After Cash Discount: ₹1,200/month
  • Saved: ₹16,800/month or ₹2,00,000+ yearly

Percentage Reduction

  • Reduced card processing costs by 90%
  • Cut monthly fees from 3.5% to just 0.5% of revenue

Trusted by Restaurant Owners Nationwide

Operators across the U.S. share how TequilaPOS helped reduce costs, improve efficiency, and streamline operations.

A portrait of Maria Lopez, a restaurant owner.

We used to pay over $1,500 a month in credit card fees. With the cash discount program, we’re down to under $100. Our customers don’t mind the small service fee — and now we actually understand every charge. Total game-changer

— Maria Lopez, Owner

Sunny Side Diner, Austin, TX

A portrait of Maria Lopez, a restaurant owner.

We were worried about legal risks with cash discounting. TequilaPOS walked us through everything and made sure the signage, receipts, and pricing were compliant. And we saved thousands every mont

— Alicia Fernandes, Co-owner

La Mesa Bistro, Seattle, WA