If you see a POS as just a checkout system, you don't need Yakuma.
Yakuma is built for operators who use the POS as the live execution layer of the business. Where pricing, workflows, customer experience, and local control actually happen.
Why leading retailers never use generic POS systems
Generic POS platforms are not bad products. Toast, Square, Clover, and similar systems are excellent tools for local decision-making and standardized operations.
But standard tools produce standard behavior.
Differentiation disappears when:
• Everyone runs the same workflows
• Campaigns are predefined by the vendor
• Custom logic is forbidden or prohibitively expensive
You cannot out-execute competitors using the exact same tools.
This is why leading retailers don't rely on generic POS systems.
Global brands like Starbucks, McDonald's, Zara, or Tim Hortons operate on highly specialized POS platforms designed around their operating model — not the vendor's roadmap.
This difference is often misunderstood as a matter of size. It is not.
It is about intent, operating philosophy, and how seriously the POS is treated as a growth engine.
A chain is not a bigger store.
It is a different system.
Single store operator
- • Makes decisions locally
- • Knows staff personally
- • Adjusts prices manually
- • Fixes issues by being present
- • Treats the POS as a tool to save costs
Multi-location operator
- • Manages consistency, not presence
- • Hires managers, not baristas
- • Enforces rules centrally across locations
- • Cannot "just go to the store" to fix issues
- • Treats the POS as a critical execution layer for growth
Yakuma is not a generic POS. Yakuma is built for a different category of business.
Enterprise POS Fundamentals
Not features. Requirements.
If your current POS cannot do these things, it is not built for enterprise operations.
Do I need to throw away my existing POS terminals to move ahead with Yakuma?
No. Yakuma is designed to preserve your hardware investment. If a terminal runs Windows and meets minimal specs, it can run Yakuma. Some customers still run terminals from Windows 2000 era.
How does Yakuma protect my technology investment and avoid vendor lock-in?
Yakuma ensures your organization never depends on a vendor. Source code escrow, hardware freedom, payment processor choice, and integration flexibility are architectural decisions, not contractual promises.
These are not edge cases. They define whether a POS is enterprise-grade or not.
What makes Yakuma the premium POS for chains
A single monthly fee per location covers everything your chain requires.
Custom development included
Yakuma offers unlimited custom development included in a single monthly per-location price. Build your own workflows, screens, and integrations.
Single monthly per-location fee. No up-front payments.
No upfront charges, no hidden fees, no long negotiations. One predictable price that scales with your business.
Centralized update management
Yakuma provides centralized deployments across thousands of stores. Deploy updates to every country and region in hours, not months.
100% customized, 100% standardized
Your chain receives its own fully tailored POS, but the core engine is the same resilient, battle-tested architecture.
Source code in public notary
Yakuma avoids vendor lock-in by depositing its source code in a public notary for clients. Your investment is protected at the highest level.
No vendor lock-in
Choose your own hardware, payment providers, and integrations. Yakuma works with what you have, not what we sell.
Enterprise-grade integrations
Yakuma provides enterprise-grade integrations with your existing systems:
Designed for growth
Scale from 5 locations to 500+ without changing your POS platform
Multi-country operations
Different taxes, currencies, languages, and fiscal requirements—all managed from one platform.
Rapid deployment
Open new locations in days, not weeks. Clone configurations, customize per region, deploy instantly.
Real-time analytics
Monitor performance across all locations in real-time. Make data-driven decisions at scale.
No terminal limits
Fixed price per location regardless of the number of terminals and software elements installed (kitchen/EXPO monitors, kiosks, etc.).
The invitation
If your chain demands a technology partner capable of matching your operational ambition, if you believe your POS should be a competitive advantage—not a limitation—and if you are looking for a system engineered for scale, precision, and control:
Let's talk. Yakuma is the POS built for companies that plan to lead.
Comparison with popular SMB POS platforms
Why growing chains eventually remove Generic POS Platforms such as Toast, Square, and Clover?
| Capability | SMB POS (Toast, Square, Clover, ...) | Yakuma Enterprise POS |
|---|---|---|
| Custom Development | Limited, expensive, and slow to approve | Unlimited, included, fast |
| Multi-Country Support | US/Canada focused | 20+ countries, 7 languages |
| Hardware Freedom | Proprietary required | Any hardware |
| Payment Processor | Vendor lock-in | Your choice |
| ERP Integration | Basic or third-party | Deep, native integration |
| Centralized Control | Limited multi-location | Thousands of terminals |
| Source Code Protection | Not available | Public notary escrow |
| Offline Operation | Limited | Full offline capability |
| Custom Apps | Non-existent | 100% customizable |
| Smart-Watch and Smart-TV Apps | Non-existent | 100% customizable |
| New Features | Whatever the vendor decides | Whatever the client requires |
Modern POS systems force businesses into someone else's roadmap.
Most POS vendors decide what features you can use, what hardware you must buy and how your business should operate. Their systems often require always-on internet, rigid workflows, expensive add-ons and mandatory upgrades. Unique processes, loyalty programs and integrations get lost.
Yakuma lets you run your business your way.
Yakuma is built for companies that need complete control. Our offline-first POS runs on virtually any hardware, supports unlimited devices per location, adapts to any workflow and integrates with any ERP or CRM. We even deliver the full source code on request. Your business keeps its identity — and your customers keep the experience they love.
Core value propositions
Offline-first by design
Keep selling even with no internet. Sync happens silently in the background.
Runs on any hardware
From modern devices to early-2000s POS terminals. Keep your investment.
Transparent per-location pricing
Whether you have 1 or 100 terminals, the cost is the same. No hidden fees.
Complete customization
Receive full source code if desired. Build exactly what your business needs.
Multi-country tax readiness
Supports Italy, Greece, EU, USA, Canada, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Central and South America, Africa and more.
Omnichannel ready
Connect to mobile apps, kiosks, e-commerce, smart TVs or custom experiences.
Payment processor freedom
Not tied to the payment system supplied by the POS vendor. Use Ingenico, Verifone, or any payment processor you choose.
Flexible multi-catalog architecture
Define different product catalogs, pricing strategies, and customizations per product per location — even across different industries.
What our customers say
"Yakuma has powered our chain since 1999. Zero outages and total flexibility."
Restaurant chain owner
Italy
"Every new store launches in minutes with our custom templates."
Retail operations manager
Spain
"We replaced a major US vendor with Yakuma and cut costs by 60%."
Franchise director
USA
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