A POS that lets each bakery sell under its own brand.
Every other POS was designed to process payments and stop there. DoughOps Payments knows what the bakery baked this morning, tracks what's left to sell, and lets that bakery offer its own branded loyalty, gift cards, coupons, custom order deposits, and crew clock-in from the same platform used to plan production.
- Works on any iPad with a Stripe Reader M2 (~$59 hardware).
- Each bakery can offer its own branded gift cards, loyalty program, coupons, and time clock.
- Crew scheduling publishes directly to the register.
- Custom order deposits and final balances connect to POS pickup.
- No separate subscription for each bakery's loyalty or marketing add-ons.
What most bakeries are piecing together
A separate loyalty app
Most leading POS platforms sell loyalty as a paid add-on. DoughOps Payments lets each bakery run its own stamps-based or points-based loyalty program without sending customers to a separate app.
A separate gift card program
Physical or digital gift cards through typical POS systems require additional setup, ordering, and sometimes per-card fees. DoughOps Payments lets each bakery issue branded digital gift cards directly from the register.
A separate scheduling app
Crew scheduling tools like 7shifts or HotSchedules charge per employee per month. DoughOps includes weekly crew scheduling, and published schedules flow automatically into station assignments and the time clock.
The real cost of a typical POS stack
Most bakeries running a popular POS pay the base rate, then get nickel-and-dimed for every feature that should have been included from the start.
| Feature | Typical POS + add-ons | DoughOps Payments |
|---|---|---|
| In-person payments | Base plan ~$0–29/mo | ✓ $29/mo add-on |
| Loyalty program | ~$45–75/mo extra | ✓ Included |
| Digital gift cards | Extra setup + fees | ✓ Included |
| Email marketing & coupons | ~$15–30/mo extra | ✓ Included |
| Crew scheduling | Separate app ($2–5/employee/mo) | ✓ Included |
| Employee time clock | Add-on or separate app | ✓ Included |
| Production intelligence | ✗ Not available | ✓ Included with DoughOps |
| Card processing rate | 2.6%–2.9% + $0.10–0.15 | Stripe-direct rates + 0.5% + 5¢ platform fee |
| Typical monthly total | ~$89–134/mo + DoughOps | $29/mo + 0.5% + 5¢ platform fee + Stripe-direct rates |
* Pricing estimates reflect typical add-on pricing from leading POS platforms. Actual pricing varies by provider and usage tier.
The register that knows what you baked
Production-aware product grid
Every product on the register shows today's planned quantity and how many are left to sell — updated live as transactions complete. When you run low on glazed donuts, the register shows it. Your crew knows to push alternatives before you run out, not after a customer is already disappointed.
Products tailored to your shop
Your register is built from your DoughOps product catalog — categories, variants, modifiers, and pricing are already there. No re-entering your menu. Modifier groups (sizes, add-ons, customizations) with required and optional selections keep orders accurate without slowing the line.
Works on iPad with BYOD hardware
DoughOps Payments runs on any iPad. Pair it with a Stripe Reader M2 (~$59) for tap-to-pay and chip cards. Add a Bluetooth barcode scanner for packaged goods. Connect a network receipt printer if you need printed receipts. No proprietary hardware bundles, no lease requirements.
Kiosk mode for front-of-house
Lock the register into kiosk mode for tablets at the counter. Staff authenticate with a 6-digit PIN — no shared logins. Manager-level actions like refunds, voids, and discounts require a manager PIN, keeping the register secure without slowing down regular transactions.
Branded gift cards, loyalty, and coupons - included, not added on
Branded gift cards from the register
Let each bakery issue its own branded gift cards directly from the iPad in seconds. Customers receive a digital card via email with a QR code, ready to scan on their next visit. Partial redemptions, reloads, balance checks, transfers, and liability reporting are handled natively.
Loyalty that fits how bakeries work
Each bakery can choose stamps mode or points mode. Customers look up their balance by phone number - no app download required. Loyalty tiers, bonus days, birthday rewards, and win-back campaigns help bakeries turn regulars into repeat revenue.
Card fingerprint recognition
When a regular pays by card, DoughOps can link the transaction to their loyalty account automatically using Stripe's card fingerprint, even if they forgot to give their phone number. Only the fingerprint hash is stored, never card numbers.
Store credit from refunds
When a refund doesn't warrant cash back, issue store credit with one tap. Store credit balances are tracked per customer and redeemable at the register like a gift card. Keeps the transaction clean, keeps the customer happy, and keeps the money in your shop.
Coupons and promotions
Create bakery-specific offers for slow days, seasonal launches, birthday rewards, lapsed customers, dozen-box promos, or wholesale outreach. Redemptions stay tied to that bakery's customers and sales, so promos are measurable instead of guesswork.
Custom order deposits
Collect deposits and final balances for custom cakes and specialty orders. Pickup teams can see what is paid, what is due, and whether the order is ready before they complete fulfillment.
Crew time clock and scheduling — one system, no exports
PIN clock-in from the register
Crew members clock in and out from the same iPad using their PIN — no separate time clock device needed. Break tracking, auto-close for forgotten punches, and FLSA overtime calculations are built in. Payroll exports to QuickBooks, Gusto, ADP, or generic CSV so hours flow straight to payroll without manual transcription.
Weekly scheduling that feeds the clock
Managers build the weekly schedule in DoughOps, assign crew to stations and shifts, and publish with one click. When crew arrive and clock in, their scheduled shift is already there — they clock in against it rather than a blank punch. Scheduled vs. actual variance reports show who's running over hours before it becomes a payroll problem.
Tip allocation built in
Distribute tips by individual, even split, hours worked, or role — whichever matches your policy. Tip pooling is supported with the required owner opt-in and DOL disclosure acknowledgment. Every tip distribution is logged for payroll and compliance, with no extra software required.
Scheduling publishes to station assignments
When you publish the weekly schedule, DoughOps automatically creates production station assignments for each day. The morning crew board shows who is working the fryer, oven, decorator, and packaging stations — no re-entering the schedule in a different view.
Payments infrastructure you can trust
Powered by Stripe
Every payment is processed by Stripe — the same infrastructure used by millions of businesses worldwide. Your customers' card data never touches DoughOps servers. Stripe handles encryption, fraud detection, and PCI DSS compliance so you don't have to think about it. DoughOps receives application fee income; your revenue settles directly to your bank account.
Multi-jurisdiction sales tax
Set state, county, city, and district tax rates per location. Assign the right tax category to each product — prepared food, grocery, beverage, non-food, or tax-exempt. The register calculates the correct tax on every transaction automatically, and the daily Z-report breaks tax collected down by jurisdiction for easy filing.
Offline cash mode
If the internet goes down, cash transactions queue locally and sync automatically when connectivity returns. Every offline transaction is cryptographically signed so nothing can be altered after the fact. The register keeps working — your shop keeps selling.
Full audit trail
Every register action — sale, refund, void, discount, price override, tip adjustment, drawer open — is logged with staff identity, timestamp, and reason. Manager actions require manager authorization. The audit log is immutable and retained for seven years to satisfy IRS and legal requirements.
Simple, affordable hardware
No proprietary bundles. No leases. Use what you already have where possible.
Everything your bakery needs at the register — and behind it.
Build the weekly schedule, publish to staff, and track hours vs. plan.
Production PlanningAI-adjusted daily quantities that feed directly into what the register shows.
Crew ManagementStation assignments, skill tags, and crew profiles — all connected to scheduling.
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Launch-ready next step
See how this workflow fits into the full bakery operating system.
DoughOps connects this workflow to production planning, branded ordering, POS data, customer programs, inventory, wholesale, and team execution so improvements do not stay isolated.