FranPOS started as a franchise management platform and expanded into pet retail.
eTailPet was built from the ground up for independent pet stores — Astro Loyalty integration, a 160,000+ product catalog, and grooming scheduling tied directly to the register.
Here's how they compare.
Last updated: March 2026
FranPOS starts at $199/month for a single location with one terminal — but that doesn't include e-commerce, which is an extra $99/month.
A pet store running FranPOS with an online store pays $298/month before adding a second terminal (+$99/mo).
eTailPet starts at $99/month for Startup, with e-commerce and the product catalog included. Most pet stores that need grooming scheduling and Astro Loyalty will need the Core plan.
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The industry-standard loyalty platform for independent pet stores. If your customers earn rewards through Astro, your POS needs to sync with it automatically.
Pet stores carry thousands of SKUs. Pre-loaded product data with current pricing saves hours of manual entry.
If you offer grooming, your POS should handle booking without a separate app.
Selling online with synced inventory keeps availability accurate across channels.
Expired food, recalled items, and vendor defects need a workflow that doesn't just put the item back on the shelf.
Customers regularly request specific brands or specialty items outside your regular inventory.
Streamlined ordering from suppliers saves time on weekly purchase runs.
Commercial-grade Warranty-Backed Hardware to suit any retail store configuration.
Running promotions drives traffic and clears inventory.
Knowing your customers, their pets, and their purchase history drives repeat business.
If you operate multiple locations, centralized management keeps operations consistent.
Syncing your POS with accounting software eliminates double entry.
Staff time, permissions, and performance from your POS reduces admin overhead.
Commercial-grade Warranty-Backed Hardware to suit any retail store configuration.
Flexibility matters when you're investing in a new system. You don't want to be tied down to long-term contracts
The industry-standard loyalty platform for independent pet stores. If your customers earn rewards through Astro, your POS needs to sync with it automatically.
Pet stores carry thousands of SKUs. Pre-loaded product data with current pricing saves hours of manual entry.
If you offer grooming, your POS should handle booking without a separate app.
Selling online with synced inventory keeps availability accurate across channels.
Expired food, recalled items, and vendor defects need a workflow that doesn't just put the item back on the shelf.
Customers regularly request specific brands or specialty items outside your regular inventory.
Streamlined ordering from suppliers saves time on weekly purchase runs.
Commercial-grade Warranty-Backed Hardware to suit any retail store configuration.
Running promotions drives traffic and clears inventory.
Knowing your customers, their pets, and their purchase history drives repeat business.
If you operate multiple locations, centralized management keeps operations consistent.
Syncing your POS with accounting software eliminates double entry.
Staff time, permissions, and performance from your POS reduces admin overhead.
Commercial-grade Warranty-Backed Hardware to suit any retail store configuration.
Flexibility matters when you're investing in a new system. You don't want to be tied down to long-term contracts
Switching POS systems can feel overwhelming. The right support shortens the learning curve and gets you back to selling faster.
FranPOS has a support center with a knowledge base and ticket system. Franpos University (YouTube) has training content.
24/7 customer support is included on all plans. The support team handles all FranPOS verticals — QSR, beauty, retail, and pet — so pet-specific expertise may vary.
With eTailPet, you get unlimited phone and email support on every plan. The support team is pet retail-focused — not a general help desk fielding questions from restaurants and hair salons alongside your store.
When you're configuring Astro Loyalty sync, importing your vendor catalog, and training staff on vendor credits and special orders, having a team that understands pet retail makes a difference.
The only way to know if a POS works for your store is to see it handle your products, your grooming schedule, and your day-to-day.
