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A restaurant POS system in the Philippines costs three things upfront: the software subscription, one-time hardware, and BIR registration. StoreHub's published plans run from PHP 2,249 to PHP 8,999 per month billed annually, with BIR accreditation built into the system rather than sold separately. Restaurant operators like Happilee Korean Kitchen, The Weekend in Cebu, and Wagyu Studio in BGC run on it. |
For restaurants in the Philippines, POS pricing comes down to three numbers: the software plan, the hardware, and what BIR compliance adds on top. StoreHub's published rates start at PHP 2,249 per month billed annually, and the system is BIR-accredited from day one. More than 20,000 businesses across Southeast Asia run on it, including Happilee Korean Kitchen and The Weekend in Cebu.
The hard part is comparing prices quoted in different shapes. One provider publishes a per-month rate that assumes a year of billing. Another bundles hardware into the subscription. A third looks free until you need Official Receipts, a kitchen printer, or a second register. The sticker price and the operating cost are two different numbers.
This guide lays out the full cost of running a restaurant POS in the Philippines in 2026: software plans, hardware, BIR registration, and the ongoing costs that only show up after you open. If you're still comparing systems feature by feature, start with our guide on how to select a POS system for your restaurant or cafe, then come back for the budget math.
The full cost of a restaurant POS, layer by layer
Layer 1: The software subscription
The subscription is the anchor cost, and the easiest to compare once you know one convention: most published per-month rates assume annual billing. StoreHub's are published the same way: Starter is PHP 2,249 per month, Advanced is PHP 4,499, and Pro is PHP 8,999, each billed annually. The full table is below. When another provider's number looks far lower, check the billing term first; a month-to-month rate and an annual-effective rate are not the same figure.
Layer 2: Hardware
Hardware is a one-time cost, and for most single-outlet restaurants it is smaller than expected. StoreHub runs on iPad and Android and works with thermal printers and barcode scanners. A restaurant in Kapitolyo or Poblacion can open with a tablet, a receipt printer, and a cash drawer, then add a kitchen printer or a second terminal when volume demands it. See the hardware page for current options, and quote against your floor plan, not a generic bundle.
Layer 3: BIR registration and accreditation
Every POS machine in a Philippine restaurant needs a BIR Permit to Use (PTU), and the system itself must be accredited. StoreHub is BIR-accredited at the system level: Official Receipts, Z-readings, X-readings, and e-journals generate automatically in the format examiners expect. PTU registration assistance is available as an onboarding service, and StoreHub is pre-accredited with major mall chains, which saves 30 to 60 days per opening if you're going into an SM, Ayala, or Robinsons location. For the full compliance picture, see our breakdown of BIR-accredited POS systems in the Philippines.
Layer 4: The costs that start after opening day
Two costs never appear on the sticker: payment processing fees and delivery commissions. Both land after you open, and on a delivery-heavy restaurant they can grow bigger than the software line itself. The checklist further down covers exactly what to ask.
StoreHub pricing for Philippine restaurants
Three plans cover most restaurants. All published figures are annual-effective rates, exactly as shown on the pricing page.
Plan | Annual | Best for |
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Starter | PHP 26,988/yr | Single-outlet restaurants getting started |
Advanced | PHP 53,988/yr | Growing restaurants that need deeper inventory control or a second branch |
Pro | PHP 107,988/yr | Established groups that want a full-service setup |
A 14-day free trial is available, no credit card required. BIR PTU registration assistance is available as an onboarding service. See the pricing page for add-ons like Membership and Engage, payment processing rates, and multi-year savings.
What that price actually buys at service time
PHP 2,249 to PHP 8,999 per month is real money for an independent restaurant. Judge it against what the system carries during service.
Recipe-level inventory that tracks food cost
Real-time inventory deducts ingredients per dish sold, so you see what the kare-kare costs you, not just what it sells for. On the restaurant side, StoreHub documents a 70% waste reduction from tracking stock in real time, and low-stock alerts flag a reorder before the weekend rush, not after.
Faster tables and fewer wrong orders
QR Order & Pay lets guests scan, browse, order, and pay from their phones, with documented results of 50% faster table turnover and a 20% increase in average order value. In the kitchen, orders route to station-specific screens in real time, and StoreHub's restaurant page documents a 90% reduction in order errors.
Reliability and local support
StoreHub runs at 99.9% uptime. When something does go wrong at 8 PM on a Friday in Maginhawa, the support team is local and easy to reach.
Room to grow without re-platforming
When branch two happens, multi-outlet management is already in the system: one menu, one price list, and every branch visible from your phone. The full picture is in our multi-outlet F&B POS guide.
Costs to check before you sign with any provider
Whatever system you end up comparing, put these questions to the sales rep first:
Billing term. Is the quoted monthly rate month-to-month or annual-effective? Get the total first-year cost in writing.
Additional registers and branches. Ask what a second terminal or a second location adds per year. If expansion is on the roadmap, this matters more than the headline rate.
Delivery commissions. Third-party delivery platforms typically take 25% to 35% per order. Beep, StoreHub's own online ordering channel, runs at 9% commission. Ask any provider for its equivalent number.
Payment acceptance. Confirm GCash, Maya, GrabPay, QR Ph, and card support, and request the full transaction rate card before signing, not after.
BIR paperwork. Who files the PTU for each machine? Is the system accredited? If you're opening inside SM, Ayala, or Robinsons, ask about mall accreditation timelines.
Platform integrations. Third-party delivery platform integrations are available. Whoever you choose, confirm what integrations cost to set up and run.
The cost of leaving. The cheapest system today can be the most expensive one at branch two, because switching means re-entering menus, retraining staff, and re-registering machines with the BIR.
Voices from Filipino F&B operators on price and worth
Sticker price is where every POS conversation starts. Worth is where it ends. Among the restaurant and cafe owners already running on StoreHub, three themes keep coming up: finding a system that fits a growing F&B business, whether the investment holds up, and what premium pricing buys in daily operations.
On finding a system worth paying for:
"I explored many POS options, but none were enough for a growing business. I needed something BIR-accredited, fast, and F&B-friendly. After almost two years with StoreHub, it's proven to be the perfect fit for us."
Jona Lee, Co-Founder of Happilee Korean Kitchen
→ See StoreHub for F&B businesses
On whether the investment holds up:
"StoreHub is 100% worth the investment. It has everything I need, and the customer service team is always helpful and easy to reach. I've already recommended it to many other restaurants."
Jan Rodriguez, Chef-Owner of The Weekend, Cebu
→ Read Jan Rodriguez's story from Cebu
On what premium pricing buys day to day:
"I've been using StoreHub for almost four years. I love how easily I can track daily performance and filter data. It's a premium system, but worth every penny for its quality and efficiency."
Lanz Castillo, Owner of Candid Coffee
→ See StoreHub reporting and analytics
More than 20,000 businesses across Southeast Asia run on StoreHub. The Philippine F&B roster includes Happilee Korean Kitchen, The Weekend and Ilaputi in Cebu, Wagyu Studio, Candid Coffee, Yardstick Coffee, and others. Each one runs its service on the same platform, through every Friday dinner rush, every Z-reading at close, and every BIR filing.
When StoreHub is not the right choice
Like any system, StoreHub fits some merchants better than others. Picture a six-table carinderia in Caloocan that runs on cash, keeps its books in a notebook, and has no plans for a second location. For that operation, a free POS like Loyverse on a secondhand tablet is the honest recommendation. It costs almost nothing and it rings up sales just fine.
But if you're issuing BIR Official Receipts, taking GCash and cards at lunch, running delivery, or already sketching a second branch, that's where StoreHub starts to matter, because the money a cheaper system saves today usually comes back later as a re-platforming bill.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a POS system cost in the Philippines?
For a restaurant, published software rates run from PHP 2,249 per month on StoreHub's Starter plan to PHP 8,999 per month on Pro, billed annually. On top of software, budget for one-time hardware, BIR PTU registration, and ongoing costs like payment processing and delivery commissions.
What is StoreHub's price in the Philippines for a restaurant?
Starter is PHP 2,249 per month (PHP 26,988/yr), Advanced is PHP 4,499 per month (PHP 53,988/yr), and Pro is PHP 8,999 per month (PHP 107,988/yr), all billed annually. Starter is positioned for single-outlet restaurants and Advanced for groups adding branches; the pricing page lists what each plan includes. A 14-day free trial is available, no credit card required.
Is BIR accreditation included in the POS price?
StoreHub is BIR-accredited at the system level, so Official Receipts, Z-readings, X-readings, and e-journals generate automatically. Each machine still needs its own Permit to Use, and registration assistance is available as an onboarding service. Mall pre-accreditation with major chains saves 30 to 60 days if you're opening inside a mall.
Do I need to pay extra for POS hardware?
Hardware is a separate one-time cost on top of the subscription. StoreHub runs on iPad and Android and works with thermal printers and barcode scanners, so many restaurants open with a tablet, a receipt printer, and a cash drawer, then add kitchen printers or extra terminals as volume grows.
Why do POS prices say "per month" but bill annually?
It is the industry convention in the Philippines: the published per-month figure is usually the effective rate when you commit to a year. Month-to-month billing, where offered, typically costs more. Confirm the billing term behind each number, and check the pricing page for multi-year terms.
See StoreHub in action
See how StoreHub runs across 20,000+ Southeast Asian businesses, from single-outlet restaurants to multi-branch groups. Book a free demo to see it live.
