The time-saving retail POS for convenience stores

Q: Can I manage multiple locations with Toast's convenience store POS system?

Yes, Toast’s multilocation management feature brings everything under one roof so you can make changes and run reports across all of your stores from a central dashboard.

Q: Is there a limit on the number of SKUs I can have on Toast's retail POS system?

Nope, you can have an unlimited number of SKUs.

Q: Does Toast's POS system support barcode scanners?

Yes — while Toast allows you to scan items with your phone, you can also use a large number of compatible barcode scanners.

Q: Does Toast work with the scales I’m already using?

Toast can scan barcode labels produced by any scale vendor that follows the GS1 spec for variable measure items.

Toast helps convenience store owners speed up everything from inventory to checkouts — so you can get more time to run your business.

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Convenience stores have evolved. Convenience store tech hasn’t — until now.

Get tech that grows with you

Choose flexible hardware and software made to scale as you do, and avoid the impractical costs of switching down the road.

Automate inventory management

With SmartScan you can automatically upload SKU information and keep counts up-to-the-minute, all from your phone.

Serve food without added systems

Offer deli items, bakery items, and more prepared foods, and serve those customers from the same POS.

A flexible and affordable POS system that helps free your time up

Stay focused on running your store with a POS that helps you with so much more than selling.

The convenience of cloud-based, connected tech

Take payments quickly — even if you’re offline. Offer customers a variety of quick and easy ways to pay with affordable POS terminals that can keep taking payments even in the event of an outage.
Make changes remotely. Whether you need to update prices on a few items, run sales reports, or check labor, Toast’s cloud-based POS lets you do it from anywhere.
Integrated, easy delivery. With direct integrations to delivery services, it’s never been simpler to add another revenue stream.

Cut hours off inventory management at your convenience store

No bulky barcode scanner necessary. SmartScan lets you add new SKUs (or update stocked ones) right from your phone and automatically populates item details. It’s like magic.
Easy bulk inventory updates. Modify, reprice, and import multiple SKUs at once with a product database that lets you manage one or multiple locations.
Purchasing, receiving, inventory—all under one roof. See the full story of your costs so you don’t have to track them across multiple systems.

Run food service on the same platform

Let customers check out in one place. Whether customers are grabbing a sandwich, toothpaste, or both, they can pay in one place. Simpler for them, simpler for you.
One system, one inventory, one unified experience. No more siloed sales and inventory data. Now you can have a single source of truth for what’s behind the counter and on the shelves.
Get made-to-order food out quickly and accurately. Kitchen display screens let you route orders straight to the kitchen without paper tickets for faster, more consistent service.

Flexible pricing for new or growing stores

Toast Retail POS Custom Pricing Plan

Get exactly what you need (and nothing you don’t) with a cloud-based POS system that’s tailored to your store.

Custom POS hardware setup + cloud-based POS software with offline mode and 24/7/365 support.
SmartScan + Inventory Management with expanded inventory and food costing tools
Add-ons for Payroll, Online Ordering, and more (plus over 90+ integration partners)

Switch to a partner you won’t outgrow

Whether you run a neighborhood corner store or manage multiple locations, you can find exactly what you need now (and as you grow) with Toast.

Convenience Store POS Hardware

Cloud-based POS hardware that processes payments quickly to help keep your checkout lines short.
0% financing options to keep your budget intact.
Offer deli or food service? Toast’s spill-proof hardware holds up even when things get messy.
Generate and print barcodes directly from Toast (with the latest info tied to them automatically).

Convenience Store POS Software

Cloud-based access lets you manage inventory, run reports, and more from anywhere.
Create, send, and manage purchase orders in a few clicks.
Fully integrated loyalty, gift cards, and email marketing to grow your following.
Online ordering so you can easily add delivery or pickup options.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a separate POS or terminal for food service with Toast’s POS system?

No, Toast allows you to serve all customers on the same platform, eliminating the need for multiple POS systems or separate terminals. That means guests can check out anywhere, no matter what they’re purchasing, and you can have all your data in one place.

Can I manage multiple locations with Toast's convenience store POS system?

Is there a limit on the number of SKUs I can have on Toast's retail POS system?

Does Toast's POS system support barcode scanners?

Does Toast work with the scales I’m already using?

Is Toast just for restaurants?

No, Toast is designed to work for retail, food service, or the increasing number of concepts that include both.

While you’ll currently find Toast in 171,000+* restaurants, we’ve also served thousands of retail stores (and counting!). Our experience in the restaurant industry has allowed us to create a retail platform that can also meet the evolving needs of convenience stores that offer food service.

Get a free online demo from our convenience store POS experts

After requesting your demo, we’ll follow up within 48 hours (Monday through Friday) to get you scheduled for a demo tailored to your unique space.

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This page was last updated on: May 8, 2026

*As of Q1 2026.