Can I Get a Free Merchant Account Setup for a New Restaurant?

Yes, you can secure a merchant account for your new restaurant with no upfront setup costs. Professional merchant services are available that eliminate the traditional barriers for small businesses by waiving activation and application fees.

Key features of this service include:

• No Setup or Activation Fees: Avoid the industry average of $25–$100 typically charged to open a new account.
• Free Hardware: Qualifying merchants can receive free or discounted Clover POS hardware (such as the Clover Mini) to get their restaurant running without a large equipment investment.
• Same-Day Setup: You can receive account approval and activation on the same day, allowing you to begin accepting Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover immediately.
• Optimized Cash Flow: Benefit from next-day deposits, ensuring your daily restaurant sales are in your bank account by the following morning.
• No Long-Term Commitment: These accounts operate on month-to-month agreements with $0 cancellation fees, meaning you are not locked into a high-cost early termination penalty if your needs change.
• Transparent Pricing: Instead of flat markups, you can access wholesale interchange-plus pricing, which keep costs predictable and fair as your restaurant grows.