MERSEYSIDE CASH REGISTERS LIMITED

What MERSEYSIDE CASH REGISTERS LIMITED does

Merseyside Cash Registers Limited (MCR) is a privately held, second-generation family firm headquartered in Liverpool, United Kingdom, that has supplied cash registers and Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) systems to the UK hospitality and retail markets since 1975. The company operates as an authorised distributor for major hardware brands including Sharp Electronics, Casio Electronics, and Sam4's (Samsung), and maintains software partnerships with Fidelity and Sharpsoft spanning more than 20 years. Its product portfolio centers on the Samtouch EPOS platform, deployed across standalone terminals, back-office configurations, and the Samtouch Cloud variant, with modular add-ons for loyalty programs, PCI-compliant credit card processing (including P2PE, contactless, and NFC/Apple Pay), hotel PMS integration, and CCTV/EPOS electronic security.

MCR's business model combines hardware resale (new and reconditioned cash registers and EPOS terminals from Casio, Sam4's, and Sharp), recurring software licensing (cloud-based EPOS and loyalty modules), transaction-based and rental revenue from payment processing, and a services layer covering repairs, training, consumables supply, and short- or long-term equipment rental. Go-to-market is a consultative direct sales motion targeting SMB hospitality venues (pubs, restaurants, cafes, hotels, nightclubs, fast food, universities, schools, attractions) and retail operators (convenience stores, fashion, charity shops, speciality shops), with pricing on a quote basis rather than disclosed tiers. The company positions itself as selling complete solutions — hardware, software, installation, and ongoing support — rather than standalone hardware, and serves customers from a single Liverpool office with a regionally focused distribution model.

Name

MERSEYSIDE CASH REGISTERS LIMITED

Legal name

Merseyside Cash Registers Limited

Website

https://mcr.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Merseyside Cash Registers Limited is a Liverpool-based, family-owned distributor and integrator of EPOS systems, cash registers, payment terminals, and related software, serving SMB hospitality and retail businesses across the UK as an authorised distributor for Sharp, Casio, and Sam4's.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Liverpool

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of cash registers and EPOS terminals, both new and reconditioned. Includes products from major distributors like Sam4's, Casio, and Sharp.
2. Software Licensing: Sales of EPOS software including back office and cloud-based solutions for sales, stock control, and loyalty programs.
3. Repairs & Servicing: Maintenance and repair services for all types of cash registers and EPOS systems, including training provision.
4. EPOS Consumables: Sale of till rolls, ribbons, and other EPOS consumables with free delivery.
5. Equipment Rental: Short and long term rental options for cash registers and EPOS terminals, particularly for special events.
6. Credit Card Processing: Payment terminal services with monthly rentals and transaction-based pricing. Features PCI compliant terminals with competitive transaction rates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Merseyside Cash Registers (MCR) supplies EPOS systems, cash registers, payment terminals, and related software and consumables to hospitality and retail businesses in the UK. MCR is a major authorised distributor for Sharp Electronics, Casio Electronics, and Sam4's (Samsung) hardware, and sells its own Samtouch EPOS software platform with modules for stock control, loyalty, and credit card payments. The company also provides installation, repairs, training, consumables, and short/long-term equipment rental.

Product overview

Merseyside Cash Registers (MCR) offers a portfolio of EPOS (Electronic Point of Sale) systems and cash registers for the hospitality and retail sectors. The core product line includes Samtouch EPOS terminals (available as standalone, cloud-based, or with loyalty modules) and Sam4's and Casio branded cash registers. These are complemented by add-on modules including Credit Card Payment Solutions (with P2PE encryption), Back Office/Cloud software for stock control and remote programming, and Hand Held terminals for order management and stocktaking. MCR also provides services including sales, repairs, consumables, and equipment rental. The product architecture combines a unified EPOS platform with modular add-ons allowing businesses to scale from basic cash registers to full multi-site cloud-connected solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Samtouch EPOS (Hospitality Standalone) Touch screen EPOS terminal system for hospitality venues including pubs, restaurants, cafes, hotels, night clubs, fast food, universities, schools, and attractions. Features include table management, kitchen printer links, tablet PC order pads, wireless credit card terminals, sales promotions by day and time, stock countdown, and CCTV integration.
• Samtouch Cloud Cloud-based EPOS solution allowing real-time sales information and remote EPOS programming with automatic updates to terminals.
• Samtouch Loyalty Loyalty program software supporting single site or centrally hosted configurations with points or monetary value earning and redemption through EPOS terminals.
• Credit Card Payment Solutions Advanced credit card payment solutions with features including contactless payments, Apple Pay, NFC, Point-to-Point Encryption (P2PE), and PCI compliance. Available as standalone or integrated with EPOS systems.
• Sam4's 940 Terminal Cash register terminal suitable for cafes, bars, restaurants, fast food, sweet shops, convenience stores, and speciality stores.
• Sam4's SPS500 Cash register terminal from Sam4's brand for point of sale operations.
• Casio SE-G1 Cash Register Casio cash register suitable for hairdressers and small shops with little coinage.
• Casio SE-C450 Cash Register Casio cash register model for various retail applications.
• Casio SE-S3000 Cash Register Casio cash register model for point of sale operations.
• Casio SE-S10 Cash Register Casio cash register with full size cash drawer suitable for cafes, fast food, sweet shops, convenience stores, and speciality stores.
• Retail Back Office Software Back office software for retail with full EPOS programming remotely, sales and stock control, reordering capabilities, and multi-site comparison functionality.
• Hospitality Back Office / Cloud Software Back office or cloud software for the hospitality sector enabling real-time sales information, remote EPOS programming, and automatic terminal updates.
• Retail Standalone EPOS Standalone EPOS system for retail using touch screen terminals or cash registers, suitable for convenience stores, fashion, charity shops, speciality shops, universities, schools, and attractions. Features include barcode scanners, label printing, integrated credit card terminals, loyalty, gift cards, and CCTV integration.
• Cash Register Sales Sale of cash registers from basic models through to full EPOS systems, available new or reconditioned.
• Repairs & Servicing Repair and maintenance services for all types of cash register and EPOS systems, including training provision.
• EPOS Consumables Supply Supply of till rolls, ribbons, and other EPOS consumables with free delivery.
• Equipment Hire or Rentals Short and long term rental options for cash registers and EPOS terminals for events and temporary needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4 Times Faster transaction times with integrated credit card processing
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Sharp ElectronicscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor authorised distributor for Sharp Electronics for nearly 40 years. Distributes Sharp EPOS systems and related products.
• Casio ElectronicscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor authorised distributor for Casio Electronics for nearly 40 years. Distributes Casio cash register products including SE-G1, SEC450, SES3000, and SE-S10 models.
• Sam4's (Samsung)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor authorised distributor for Samsung (now Sam4's) for nearly 40 years. Distributes Sam4's products including the 940 Terminal and SPS500.
• FidelitycoreTechnology or IntegrationSoftware partner for over 20 years, providing integrated software solutions for EPOS systems.
• SharpsoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationSoftware partner for over 20 years, providing integrated software solutions for EPOS systems.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Toast: Cloud-native POS platform purpose-built for the restaurant and hospitality segment with bundled hardware, software and payment processing. Competes with MCR for hospitality EPOS deals, particularly multi-site and cloud-back-office deals where MCR sells Samtouch Cloud.
• Lightspeed: Global cloud POS platform serving retail and hospitality with hardware terminals, software subscriptions and integrated payments. Competes with MCR in the same verticals at the upper-end of the SMB and multi-site segments MCR targets with Samtouch Cloud.
• TouchBistro: iPad-based hospitality POS with integrated payments and back-office software. Comparable to MCR's hospitality EPOS line (standalone touchscreen terminals with back-office/cloud add-ons) targeting restaurants, bars and cafes.
• EPOS Now: UK-based EPOS software and hardware provider targeting retail and hospitality SMBs with a directly competitive product portfolio (standalone terminals, cloud back-office, payments). Most directly comparable to MCR given shared UK market, vertical focus, and bundled hardware+software GTM.
• Zettle (PayPal): Mobile POS and payment acceptance solution from PayPal operating across the UK and Europe. Direct competitor to MCR's credit-card processing and lower-end EPOS offerings for small hospitality and retail merchants.
• Square (Block): Cloud-native POS and payments provider with hardware readers and software subscriptions aimed at UK retail and hospitality SMBs. Competes with MCR for the same customer profile via a SaaS-led, low-upfront-cost model.
• SumUp: European/UK mobile POS and payment acceptance provider selling card readers and POS software to small retailers and hospitality venues. Competes with MCR at the entry-level hardware-plus-payments bundle layer of the same market.
• Zonal: UK-based hospitality technology specialist offering EPOS, kitchen management and integrated software solutions to pubs, restaurants and hotels. Direct competitor to MCR within the UK hospitality vertical, with deeper enterprise credentials.
• tca Software: UK specialist in EPOS for hospitality and retail, providing hardware, software, support and payment integration. Closely comparable small/regional UK EPOS competitor with overlapping product set, vertical focus and direct sales approach.

Others

• Sharp Electronics: Original equipment manufacturer and one of MCR's core distribution partners for nearly 40 years, supplying Sharp-branded EPOS hardware that MCR resells and supports. Included as a supplier/ecosystem peer rather than a competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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