A self-order kiosk has five costs, and the price of the screen is only one of them. This guide breaks down each one, with published US figures.
The dollar figures below are published by third parties and are examples, not quotes from ClearCost Payments. Prices change, so confirm current numbers before you buy.
The five costs
1. The hardware
This is the kiosk itself: the screen, the card reader, the printer, and the stand. The Howard Company's pricing guide puts a floor-standing or countertop unit at about $2,000 to $3,000. Published list prices run wider than that. Fit Small Business (June 2026) lists a tablet-based kiosk stand at $149 plus the tablet, and an all-in-one kiosk at $3,499.
2. The software
Most kiosks carry a monthly software fee for each device. Fit Small Business lists fees from about $30 to $50 per device per month on the systems it reviewed. The Howard Company gives a range of $50 to $200 a month, depending mostly on how many kiosks you run.
3. Installation and site prep
A kiosk needs power and a network connection where it stands. The Howard Company estimates $500 to $1,500 for electrical and data work, which varies a lot by location, and $150 to $300 to install the units once the site is ready.
4. Menu setup and POS connection
Someone has to build your menu on the kiosk, with every modifier and add-on. If the kiosk runs on the same system as your counter POS, the menu and the kitchen routing are already there. If it is a separate product that has to be connected to your POS, that connection can cost thousands, so ask about it first.
5. Card processing
Every kiosk order is a card sale, so your processing rate applies to all of it. Some kiosk vendors also add their own fee per order on top of processing. The Howard Company cites about $0.10 per transaction or a percentage. Ask whether there is one.
What moves the price
- How many kiosks. Hardware and software fees are per device.
- Same system or separate. A kiosk on the same system as your counter avoids the cost of connecting two products.
- Countertop or floor-standing. A floor stand takes more space and often costs more.
- Your menu. A menu with a lot of modifiers takes longer to set up and needs a system built for it.
- Buying or leasing. A lease is often a separate agreement that keeps running even if you change processors.
Is a kiosk worth it for a small restaurant?
It depends on your counter. A kiosk tends to fit when:
- You have a line at your busy times and people leave it.
- Your staff is pulled between the register and the food.
- Your menu has add-ons that don't always get offered.
- You have the floor or counter space for one.
If your counter rarely has a line, a kiosk may not earn its cost. Nobody can promise what a kiosk will add to your sales, so be careful with any quote that does.
Questions to ask before you sign
- What is the total upfront cost, including the stand, printer, and installation?
- What is the monthly fee for each kiosk?
- Is there a fee per order on top of card processing?
- Does it run on the same system as my counter and kitchen display?
- Is there a contract or a lease, and what does leaving cost?
The kiosks we set up
- Figure Kiosk. Customers order and pay on their own, with every add-on and special instruction. Payment, order printing, and the kitchen display are handled automatically. Built on FigurePOS for restaurants, pizza, delis, and quick-service. Usually the pick for full menus with lots of modifiers.
- Clover Kiosk. An all-in-one stand with a 24-inch touchscreen, a built-in card reader, and a built-in printer. It runs on the same Clover system as your counter and handhelds. Usually the pick for cafes, coffee shops, and simpler counter menus.
Both run on the same system as your counter, so kiosk, counter, and online orders reach the kitchen the same way. See our quick-service and kiosks page.
How our side works
- We tell you what the hardware costs before anything is ordered.
- Setup and training are part of the account.
- The processing agreement we set up is month-to-month, with no cancellation fee.
- You get next-day funding.
- Processor and POS support is available 24/7, except most federal holidays.
We recommend the kiosk setup that best fits your business: your menu, your counter, and how you serve.
This guide is general information, not legal or financial advice. Clover® is a registered trademark of Fiserv, Inc. and its affiliates.
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