What is the estimated cost of the point-of-sale system for a Crave Restaurant?
Crave Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
eet our specifications and that are capable of electronically interfacing with our computer system.
We currently require you to purchase and use the Clover point-of-sale system including the associated hardware and software with back-office systems. The estimated cost of these systems is between $1,500 and $5,500 for a Restaurant and between $1,000 and $2,500 for a Food Truck. The point-of-sale and computer systems will provide order processing, business reports, credit card processing, inventory control and other functions. You will pay a monthly fee for the use of the Clover POS software and this fee ranges between $200 and $400 for a Restaurant or Express Restaurant and $100 to $250 for a Food Truck.
You are required to use the Abreeze Reporting App available through the Clover point-of-sale system to calculate and report your Gross Sales to us
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 32–42)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Crave's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated cost to purchase the required Clover point-of-sale system, including associated hardware and software with back-office systems, ranges from $1,500 to $5,500 for a Restaurant. This system is essential for order processing, generating business reports, processing credit card transactions, managing inventory, and performing other functions necessary for business operations.
In addition to the initial cost, Crave franchisees operating a Restaurant will incur ongoing monthly fees for using the Clover POS software, which range from $200 to $400. Franchisees are also required to use the Abreeze Reporting App through the Clover system to report Gross Sales weekly, incurring merchant fees between $12 and $48 per month based on transaction volume.
Furthermore, Crave franchisees must purchase a maintenance contract for their computer system. The estimated cost is $75 per month for the computer hardware and $35 to $50 per month for the software. Crave may also require franchisees to update or upgrade their point-of-sale and/or computer system during the term of the Franchise Agreement, at the franchisee's expense. Franchisees must also participate in Crave's Loyalty Program and offer digital ordering and mobile services through the mobile application and self-order kiosks, which will cost between $90 and $105 per month.