Cash Register Systems

What Cash Register Systems does

Cash Register Systems (CRS) is a family-owned point-of-sale and payment processing provider founded in 1975 by Army veteran Ken Boyd in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and currently led by his daughters Kristin and Kendra with Kendra and her husband Chuck handling day-to-day operations. The company sells and services a multi-platform POS portfolio spanning Selflane (iPad-based front-of-house terminals and Kitchen Display Systems paired with Epson printers and PAX payment terminals), NCC Reflections POS (solid-state embedded OS for hospitality and retail), and Korona Retail by COMBASE (cloud POS for multi-location high-volume retailers, liquor, vape, convenience, and CBD outlets), and is also the only licensed Qualified Integrator and Reseller (QIR) for PCI compliance in Albuquerque. Revenue is generated across multiple streams: POS hardware sales, transaction-fee-based payment processing through CoCard membership (since 2021/2022), consumables (thermal paper, ribbons, toner) via the shop.crsabq.com e-commerce storefront and an acquired Allied Paper catalog, equipment rentals, used equipment sales, state-certified scale calibrations, multi-year service contracts, and zero-interest in-house equipment financing. The customer base spans over 1,000 installed systems across New Mexico SMBs in restaurants, food trucks, retail, cannabis dispensaries, and specialty verticals, supported by a 24/7 in-house technical support team and direct inside-sales operations centered on the phone line (505) 265-5979 and the new Los Ranchos headquarters. CRS competes on local presence, regulatory compliance, transparent payment processing rates, and bundled hardware-plus-processing economics rather than proprietary software, with all sales, installation, and support handled in-house rather than through third-party resellers.

Name

Cash Register Systems

Legal name

Cash Register Systems, Inc.

Website

https://crsabq.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cash Register Systems (CRS) is a family-owned POS and payment processing provider in New Mexico, founded in 1975, serving 1,000+ local SMBs in restaurants, retail, food trucks, and cannabis dispensaries through partner platforms like Selflane, NCC, and Korona, plus payment processing via CoCard and PCI compliance via its licensed QIR.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Point of Sale Systems

NAICS

Office Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (42342), Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers (423430), Office Supplies and Stationery Retailers (45941)

SIC

Wholesale-Computers & Peripheral Equipment & Software (5045), Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040), Computer Terminals (3575)

akta.pro primary industry

POS Terminals & All-in-One Retail Computers (HDACAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Integrated Payment Processors (PSP/Acquirer) (FSAMABAA), POS Payment Software & Middleware (Terminal OS, Apps, Device Management) (FSAMADAC), Restaurant Technology Supplies (POS Hardware, Kiosks) Wholesale (AFAIALAM)

Keywords

• Point of sale systems
• Payment processing services
• POS hardware integration
• Merchant card processing
• Retail technology solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Albuquerque

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. POS Hardware Sales: Sale of point-of-sale systems including cash registers, iPad POS terminals, receipt printers, cash drawers, and peripherals. Options range from basic department-based registers to advanced multi-location register systems.
2. Payment Processing: Credit and debit card processing services via CoCard membership since 2021. Offers IC+ (interchange plus), flat rate, and 'true cash discount' processing methods. Competitive processing rates negotiated through CoCard collective bargaining.
3. Supplies (Paper, Ribbons, Toner): Sale of POS consumables including thermal paper rolls, ribbon cartridges, and toner cartridges. Unit-priced products available through the online shop (shop.crsabq.com) and the acquired Allied Paper product lines.
4. Equipment Rentals: Flexible rental options for businesses needing short-term POS solutions. Registers are programmed with taxed and non-taxed functions. Also rents peripherals including cash drawers, tills, and receipt printers.
5. Used Equipment Sales: Pre-owned POS equipment sold as-is at reduced prices. Includes SAM4S ER-650, Epson TM-M30, Epson TM U220B, and Ametek Powervar power conditioners.
6. Service Contracts: Customizable service contracts for ongoing maintenance and support. Available in various term lengths to reduce long-term maintenance costs.
7. Scale Calibrations: State-certified scale calibration services up to 30 kilograms or 60 pounds, completed in as little as one hour.
8. In-House Financing: Zero interest in-house financing offered on equipment sales for qualified businesses, providing flexible payment options to reduce financial strain.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cash Register Systems sells, installs, and supports point-of-sale hardware and software systems (including Selflane iPad-based terminals, NCC Reflections POS, and KORONA cloud POS) and provides credit/debit card payment processing services through CoCard membership. The company also supplies consumables (thermal paper, printer ribbons, toner cartridges), rents POS equipment, sells pre-owned registers, and offers scale calibration, service contracts, and 24/7 technical support to retail, restaurant, and hospitality businesses across New Mexico.

Product overview

Cash Register Systems offers a portfolio of point-of-sale systems and payment processing solutions. The core POS offerings include Selflane (an iPad-based system with separate Front of House terminal and Kitchen Display System modules), NCC Reflections POS (for hospitality and retail), and KORONA POS (cloud-based retail solution from COMBASE). Payment processing is delivered through CoCard membership with multiple pricing options. The company also sells supplies (paper, toner, ribbons), offers pre-owned and rental equipment, and provides services including scale calibration, service contracts, and 24/7 technical support. CRS operates as a licensed QIR for PCI compliance support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Selflane Front of House (FOH) Terminal iPad-based front-of-house terminal integrating printer and cash drawer, paired with Epson thermal printers (TM-T20II, TM-U220) and PAX payment terminals (S300, S920, D220). Supports customizable receipt printing with graphics and adjustable font sizes for retail and hospitality businesses.
• Selflane Kitchen Display System (KDS) Kitchen display app operating on iOS and Android tablets that provides real-time order visibility and syncs with Selflane POS for orders from in-house diners, online customers, and drive-thru, with direct server alerts when orders are ready.
• NCC Reflections POS Point-of-sale software for hospitality, retail, and seasonal businesses, scalable from one location to hundreds. Built on solid-state embedded operating system for security and reliability, managing sales, inventory, promotions, employees, and loyalty programs from a single platform.
• KORONA POS Cloud-based point-of-sale solution from COMBASE designed for high-volume retailers, quick-service businesses, liquor, vape, convenience stores, and CBD outlets. Features multi-location management, customization, inventory management, custom reporting, age verification, and delivery integrations.
• Payment Processing Services Transparent, customized payment processing solutions delivered through CoCard membership, offering IC+ (interchange plus), Flat Rate, and True Cash Discount pricing models. Includes cashless ATM solutions for cannabis dispensaries and competitive rate negotiation against existing processor statements.
• Mobile Card Readers Cellular network-connected mobile card readers providing backup payment processing capability during internet outages, enabling businesses such as food trucks to continue accepting card payments on the go without interruption.
• Paper Products Thermal paper rolls and bond paper in various sizes (2-1/4 inch to 8-1/2 inch widths), including BPA-free options, multi-ply paper, and time cards. Includes products from legacy Allied Paper brand acquired in 2025.
• Toner and Ribbons Printer ribbons (ERC-30, ERC-34, ERC-38, ERC-27, RD series) and compatible Brother toner cartridges (TN760, TN730, TN660, TN720/TN750) for cash registers and receipt printers.
• Pre-Owned Equipment Used POS equipment for sale including SAM4S ER-650 cash register, Epson TM-M30 thermal printer, Epson TM-U220B impact printer, and Ametek Powervar power conditioners. Sold as-is with programming included before pickup.
• Rental Equipment Flexible rental options for POS equipment programmed with taxed and non-taxed functions for temporary business needs. Includes peripheral rentals such as cash drawers, tills, and receipt printers.
• Scale Calibrations State-certified scale calibration services in New Mexico, covering weights up to 30 kilograms or 60 pounds, completed within one hour.
• Service Contracts Customizable maintenance service contracts for POS systems with flexible term lengths to help businesses save on ongoing maintenance costs, including 24/7 emergency service availability.
• 24/7 Technical Support Round-the-clock in-house technical support team available to assist with POS and payment system issues, including one-time service calls for equipment purchased elsewhere. Billed hourly.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24/7 in-house technical support available whenever customers need assistance
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• CoCardcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2021CoCard is CRS's payment processing provider and processing network. Since 2021, CRS has leveraged its CoCard membership to provide competitive rates through collective bargaining power. CoCard enables CRS to offer IC+, flat rate, and true cash discount processing options to merchants.
• SelflanecoreTechnology or IntegrationSelflane provides CRS's primary front-of-house (FOH) iPad terminal system and Kitchen Display System (KDS). The Selflane POS integrates with Epson thermal printers (TM-T20II, TM-U220) and PAX payment terminals (S300, S920, D220). CRS offers Selflane as a flagship POS solution for retail and hospitality businesses.
• NCC (Reflections POS)coreTechnology or IntegrationNCC Reflections is a POS solution offered by CRS for hospitality, retail, and seasonal businesses. Features solid-state embedded operating system for security and reliability, managing sales, inventory, promotions, and employees from a single platform. Suitable for one location or a hundred.
• Korona Retail (COMBASE)coreTechnology or IntegrationKorona Retail is a cloud-based POS offered by CRS, powered by COMBASE. Designed for multi-location management with extensive customization, inventory management, age verification, and delivery integrations. Targeted at high-volume retailers, quick-service businesses, liquor, vape, convenience stores, and CBD outlets.
• Epson (TM-T20II, TM-U220, TM-M30)supportingTechnology or IntegrationEpson is the preferred printer brand for CRS's POS systems, including TM-T20II and TM-U220 impact receipt printers, and TM-M30 thermal receipt printer. Integrated as part of CRS's turnkey POS hardware offerings.
• PAX (S300, S920, D220)supportingTechnology or IntegrationPAX payment terminals (S300, S920, D220) are integrated with CRS's Selflane POS system as the payment acceptance hardware. Part of CRS's comprehensive payment processing solution offering.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Square (Block): SMB-focused POS hardware (Square Terminal, Register) and integrated payment processing with transparent flat-rate pricing. Competes head-on with CRS's payment processing and basic POS offerings, particularly for mobile/food-truck and small-retail customers who can self-onboard.
• Toast: Cloud-native POS platform purpose-built for restaurants, integrating POS hardware, payments, and back-office software. Directly competes with CRS for New Mexico restaurant accounts (Bob's Burger, food trucks, fine dining) with a self-serve SaaS model that threatens the in-person integrator approach.
• Lightspeed Restaurant: Cloud-based POS for restaurants, retail, and hospitality with multi-location management, inventory, and integrated payments. Directly comparable to CRS's NCC Reflections and Korona Retail offerings for SMB hospitality and specialty retail segments.
• TouchBistro: iPad-based POS for restaurants with front-of-house and kitchen display functionality comparable to CRS's Selflane FOH + KDS offering. Targets the same fine-dining and quick-service restaurant SMB segment.
• Clover (Fiserv): POS hardware and software platform from Fiserv distributed via merchant acquirers, offering integrated payments, inventory, and app marketplace. A close analog to CRS's bundled POS + payment processing model and a key competitor for multi-location retail and restaurant merchants.
• SpotOn: POS and payment processing provider targeting SMB restaurants and retail with bundled hardware, software, and processing. Closely mirrors CRS's integrated hardware + payments + local-service model and serves similar customer segments in adjacent geographies.
• Harbortouch (Clover reseller): POS hardware reseller and payment processor offering free terminal placement in exchange for processing agreements. Operates an ISO-style model similar to CRS's payment-processing-plus-hardware bundling, with comparable SMB restaurant/retail target customers.

Emerging players

• PayPal Zettle: Mobile card reader and POS solution from PayPal targeting micro-merchants, food trucks, and pop-up retailers. Competes with CRS's mobile card reader offering and food-truck vertical with a brand-recognizable, low-friction onboarding flow.

Broad incumbents

• NCR Voyix: Enterprise-grade POS hardware and software provider (formerly NCR Retail) covering hospitality and retail. A traditional competitor in the cash register and POS terminal space where CRS operates, though NCR focuses on larger enterprise chains rather than SMB integrators.
• Heartland Payment Systems (Global Payments): Large-scale payment processor and POS provider serving SMBs through ISO/reseller channels. Competes with CRS on payment processing rates and bundled POS solutions at national scale, but without CRS's localized in-person service advantage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CRS_ABQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/oldcrspage
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/crsabq

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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