PowerEPOS

What PowerEPOS does

Power EPOS Systems Ltd, founded circa 1990 and formerly known as Triniteq, is a UK-headquartered (Leeds) private limited company that develops and distributes Point of Sale (EPOS) and back-office technology exclusively for the hospitality sector. It serves more than 10,000 small-to-large hospitality businesses across the UK, Spain, and Australia, with vertical-specific solutions covering restaurants, pubs, bars, nightclubs, takeaways, hotels, franchises/multi-site operators, and stadiums/arenas/events. The company operates from three UK offices (Leeds HQ, Edenbridge support, Liverpool distribution and engineering) plus a Barcelona office for the Spanish market.

The core product is a cloud-based EPOS platform (Version 10) with local-resilience offline capability, paired with modular add-ons including the EPOS Insights mobile reporting app, Back Office Systems, Kitchen Display System integration, Stock Control (with Massec integration), Staff Management, Loyalty Programs, and partner-supplied hardware (terminals, mobile handhelds, printers, network equipment). Established integrations with Oracle (hotel property management), Freedompay (preferred payments), GiftPro (gift cards), Xero (accounting), and CRM/ecommerce platforms provide interoperability for enterprise multi-site estates such as Hand Picked Hotels.

Power EPOS monetizes through a monthly subscription tied to venue count and device count, one-time setup fees, hardware sales (with 12-month and 3-year warranties on fixed EPOS units), support/maintenance packages (including flexible scaling for seasonal venues), and bespoke development at a standard hourly rate. Distribution is sales-led, combining direct field/inside sales and an accredited partner/reseller channel, with quote-based pricing structured via Schedule A forms; annual fee escalators are capped at 2% above RPI.

Name

PowerEPOS

Legal name

Power EPOS Systems Ltd

Website

https://powerepos.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Power EPOS is a UK-based vendor of cloud-based Point of Sale and back-office technology exclusively for the hospitality sector, serving 10,000+ venues across restaurants, pubs, hotels, stadiums, and multi-site operators in the UK, Spain, and Australia via subscription, hardware, and support revenue streams.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Liverpool

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Subscription Fees: Monthly subscription charges based on the number of venues and number of devices operating at each venue. The Venue Fee is calculated based on the number and size of client venues permitted to use PES Cloud and EPoS.
2. Hardware Sales: Sale of physical EPoS terminals, desktop PCs, laptops, tablets, printers, network equipment and servers. All hardware supplied directly from manufacturer or retailer.
3. Setup Fees: One-time setup fee payable on the Effective Subscription Date for configuration of PES Cloud and EPoS software, hardware installation at trading premises.
4. Support and Maintenance: Client support services with Service Level Agreement (SLA) coverage during Business Hours (9am-5pm UK time). Additional support available outside business hours on best endeavours basis. Support Fees charged for additional services.
5. Development Services: Customisation or additional development to PES software requested by clients, charged at Standard Hourly Rate.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

PowerEPOS develops and sells cloud-based Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) hardware and software for the hospitality industry, including the Version 10 software platform, EPOS Insights mobile reporting app, back-office, stock control, and kitchen display modules. It supplies EPOS terminals, mobile handheld devices, and peripherals bundled with subscription software, setup, support and customisation services to restaurants, pubs, bars, nightclubs, takeaways, hotels, franchises and stadiums.

Product overview

Power EPOS offers a unified hospitality EPOS platform (Power EPOS) with integrated modules and hardware options. The core Power EPOS system serves as the main POS and stock control solution, supplemented by add-on modules including EPOS Insights (reporting and analytics), Back Office Systems, Stock Control/Inventory Management, Staff Management, Kitchen Display System (KDS), and Loyalty Programs. Hardware offerings include POS terminals, mobile handheld devices, and peripherals. The company also provides vertical-specific solutions: Restaurant EPOS, Takeaway EPOS, Hotel EPOS, Pub/Bar/Nightclub EPOS, and Stadium & Arena EPOS. All products are backed by flexible support services with 24/7 availability options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Power EPOS System Cloud-based hospitality Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) and stock control system including the Version 10 software platform, designed for speed to maximise turnover, simple to use and easy to customise. Targeted at hospitality operators across the UK, Spain and Australia.
• EPOS Insights Mobile and desktop reporting and analytics application providing real-time access to live sales, staff, and product information through graphical dashboards. Targeted at hospitality operators needing on-the-go decision making.
• Back Office Systems Time-saving back-office management tools enabling centralised control over multiple sites including pricing, menus, taxes, surcharges, discounts, promotions, and printer/payment system connections. Targeted at hospitality operators managing one or many venues.
• POS Hardware Range of durable EPOS hardware including terminals, desktops, tablets, printers, and network equipment supplied via manufacturers such as PartnerTech. Targeted at hospitality operators needing reliable hardware for demanding environments like stadiums and arenas.
• Mobile Handheld Devices Handheld mobile ordering and payment devices enabling table-side ordering and payment processing for swift service. Targeted at hospitality venues such as restaurants, clubs, and event spaces.
• Kitchen Display System (KDS) Digital kitchen display system replacing paper tickets, transmitting orders directly from EPOS to kitchen screens to reduce manual handling and order errors. Targeted at restaurant kitchens and back-of-house operations.
• Stock Control / Inventory Management Real-time inventory tracking system managing stock-on-hand, stock sold, inventory planning, wastage, automated purchase orders, product categorisation, and recipe costing. Targeted at hospitality operators needing accurate stock and cost control.
• Staff Management Complete staff management solution covering rostering, shifts, performance tracking, and payroll integration to automate and centralise workforce management. Targeted at hospitality operators with shift-based workforces.
• Restaurant EPOS Vertical EPOS solution for restaurants featuring table management, customisable menus, reservation system integration, and kitchen communication. Targeted at full-service and fine-dining restaurants.
• Pub EPOS EPOS solution for traditional pubs and pub groups supporting table service, drink management, split billing, and stock control to boost service speed, increase spend, and manage multi-venue operations.
• Bar EPOS EPOS solution for bar environments requiring fast transactions, dynamic pricing, and multi-zone management. Targeted at standalone bars needing quick service and inventory tracking.
• Nightclub EPOS EPOS solution for high-energy nightclub environments with peak-time demands, supporting high-volume processing, cash management, dynamic pricing, and VIP areas.
• Takeaway EPOS EPOS solution for quick-service takeaway operations with fast order processing, delivery integration, kitchen display, and inventory management. Targeted at takeaway and quick-service operators.
• Hotel EPOS Scalable hotel EPOS system supporting cost reduction and increased customer spend, with integration into hotel management systems such as Oracle and multi-venue support across hotel properties. Targeted at hotel groups and estates.
• Franchise & Multi-Site EPOS Centralised control solution for franchise and multi-location hospitality businesses enabling real-time data syncing, standardised menus, pricing and promotions, and head-office reporting across all locations from a single interface.
• Stadium & Arena EPOS Enterprise EPOS solution for stadiums, arenas, theatres, and large events handling high-volume peak-time transactions, real-time sales reporting, inventory management, in-seat ordering, and dynamic pricing with seasonal support options.
• EPOS Support Services Expert EPOS technical support with flexible packages, 24/7 availability, remote and onsite assistance, and scaled seasonal options for stadiums and arenas. Targeted at all Power EPOS customers needing high-availability support during trading hours.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10+ year customer relationships demonstrating high retention and satisfaction
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• OraclecoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Oracle property management system for hotel groups, enabling seamless data flow between EPOS and hotel management systems. Successfully implemented at Hand Picked Hotels estate.
• FreedompaycoreTechnology or IntegrationPreferred payment provider integration enabling secure payment processing. Implemented across hotel estate at Hand Picked Hotels alongside Oracle integration.
• Accredited PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of accredited channel partners distributing and implementing Power EPOS solutions alongside direct sales operations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Toast: US-headquartered restaurant POS platform expanding into the UK. Competes head-to-head with PowerEPOS in hospitality EPOS with a comparable subscription-plus-hardware model and integrated payments/back-office suite.
• Lightspeed Restaurant: Cloud-based POS for restaurants, bars and hotels with multi-site management. Directly comparable to PowerEPOS on hospitality vertical focus, cloud delivery and integrated payments/inventory.
• Nobly POS: UK-focused hospitality POS provider serving restaurants, cafes and bars. Directly comparable on geography, vertical and SMB-to-mid-market customer profile.
• EPOS Now: UK-based cloud POS vendor serving hospitality and retail SMBs. Closest geographic and segment competitor to PowerEPOS, with a similar subscription model and channel partner strategy.
• TouchBistro: iPad-based restaurant POS with table management, ordering and back-office tools. Targets the same SMB and mid-market hospitality operators as PowerEPOS, particularly restaurants and bars.
• Revel Systems: iPad-based POS platform with strong hospitality and multi-site features. Overlaps with PowerEPOS on enterprise restaurants, inventory and kitchen display functionality.

Broad incumbents

• Shopify POS: Retail-first POS with expanding hospitality capabilities (cafes, restaurants). Competes with PowerEPOS at the small hospitality operator and unified retail/hospitality cross-sell layer.
• Square (Block): Mass-market payments and POS provider serving restaurants, cafes and retail SMBs globally. Overlaps with PowerEPOS across SMB hospitality checkout and integrated payments.
• Oracle Micros (Oracle Food and Beverage): Enterprise hospitality POS suite from Oracle, used by hotel groups and large restaurant chains. PowerEPOS already integrates with Oracle (Hand Picked Hotels reference), positioning it as both a competitor at the top end and a complementary tier below.
• Zettle by PayPal: PayPal-owned POS hardware and software suite used by small hospitality and retail merchants across Europe. Competes for the same low-end venue customers as PowerEPOS.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PowerEPOS

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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