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FranPOS vs. eTailPet:

Which pet store POS is right for you?

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 vs. eTailPet
A quick glance:

FranPOS vs. eTailPet

FranPOS and eTailPet are built for pet stores, but each has different approaches to hardware, software, and pricing.

FranPOS

Franchise-focused POS with pet retail and grooming modules

FranPOS is a cloud-based POS originally built for franchise operations across multiple industries — QSR, beauty, frozen yogurt, and pet retail.

It has modules for grooming, appointment booking, loyalty programs, and centralized back-office management.

The platform is broad, but that breadth means it isn't exclusively focused on pet retail, and pricing isn't publicly documented.

eTailPet
The Smart Liquor Store POS

eTailPet was designed specifically for independent pet store operations.

Astro Loyalty auto-syncs with no double entry. The vendor product catalog has 160,000+ items with manufacturer-updated pricing. Grooming scheduling is built into the POS, not layered on top.

Pet-specific workflows like vendor credits and special order tracking come standard.

FranPOS: Pricing

Hardware

FranPOS sells registers, barcode scanners, and receipt printers directly. Specific hardware pricing is quote-based.

Software

Payment processing

eTailPet: Pricing

Hardware

eTailPet is not a hardware provider — you can use hardware you already have. Compatible hardware is listed on our site, and we recommend purchasing through our premier vendor, POS Guys, for hardware service and support.

Software

Payment processing

What a pet store owner actually pays

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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FranPOS vs. eTailPet Full

feature comparison

*If you encounter inaccuracies or require updates, please contact us.

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Astro Loyalty integration

The industry-standard loyalty platform for independent pet stores. If your customers earn rewards through Astro, your POS needs to sync with it automatically.

Yes
Yes
Product catalog

Pet stores carry thousands of SKUs. Pre-loaded product data with current pricing saves hours of manual entry.

No
Yes
Grooming and service scheduling

If you offer grooming, your POS should handle booking without a separate app.

Yes
Yes
E-commerce & online store

Selling online with synced inventory keeps availability accurate across channels.

Yes
Yes
Vendor credits & pet-specific refunds

Expired food, recalled items, and vendor defects need a workflow that doesn't just put the item back on the shelf.

No
Yes
Special order tracking

Customers regularly request specific brands or specialty items outside your regular inventory.

No
Yes
Purchase orders & vendor management

Streamlined ordering from suppliers saves time on weekly purchase runs.

Yes
Yes
Growth marketing
Yes
No
Promotional tools

Running promotions drives traffic and clears inventory.

Yes
Yes
Customer management

Knowing your customers, their pets, and their purchase history drives repeat business.

Yes
Yes
Multilocation & franchise management

If you operate multiple locations, centralized management keeps operations consistent.

Yes
No
Accounting integration

Syncing your POS with accounting software eliminates double entry.

Yes
Yes
Employee management

Staff time, permissions, and performance from your POS reduces admin overhead.

Yes
No
Cloud-based software
Yes
Yes
No long-term contracts

Flexibility matters when you're investing in a new system. You don't want to be tied down to long-term contracts

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Yes
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Astro Loyalty integration

The industry-standard loyalty platform for independent pet stores. If your customers earn rewards through Astro, your POS needs to sync with it automatically.

Yes
Yes
Product catalog

Pet stores carry thousands of SKUs. Pre-loaded product data with current pricing saves hours of manual entry.

No
Yes
Grooming and service scheduling

If you offer grooming, your POS should handle booking without a separate app.

Yes
Yes
E-commerce & online store

Selling online with synced inventory keeps availability accurate across channels.

Yes
Yes
Vendor credits & pet-specific refunds

Expired food, recalled items, and vendor defects need a workflow that doesn't just put the item back on the shelf.

No
Yes
Special order tracking

Customers regularly request specific brands or specialty items outside your regular inventory.

No
Yes
Purchase orders & vendor management

Streamlined ordering from suppliers saves time on weekly purchase runs.

Yes
Yes
Growth marketing
Yes
No
Promotional tools

Running promotions drives traffic and clears inventory.

Yes
Yes
Customer management

Knowing your customers, their pets, and their purchase history drives repeat business.

Yes
Yes
Multilocation & franchise management

If you operate multiple locations, centralized management keeps operations consistent.

Yes
No
Accounting integration

Syncing your POS with accounting software eliminates double entry.

Yes
Yes
Employee management

Staff time, permissions, and performance from your POS reduces admin overhead.

Yes
No
Cloud-based software
Yes
Yes
No long-term contracts

Flexibility matters when you're investing in a new system. You don't want to be tied down to long-term contracts

none -
Yes

Onboarding & support

Switching POS systems can feel overwhelming. The right support shortens the learning curve and gets you back to selling faster.

FranPOS

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.

eTailPet

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.

Which POS system is right for your pet store?

FranPOS and eTailPet are both positioned for pet retail, but they're built for different types of businesses.

FranPOS makes sense if you:

  • Operate a multi-unit pet franchise and need centralized management across locations
  • Want dedicated growth marketing with automated email and SMS campaigns
  • Need advanced purchase order forecasting with holiday planning and case breaking
  • Run multiple service lines beyond retail and grooming
  • Are comfortable with $199/mo base + $99/mo for e-commerce
eTailPet
eTailPet makes sense if you:
  • Run an independent pet store and need Astro Loyalty that auto-syncs at checkout
  • Want a 160,000+ product catalog with manufacturer-updated data from day one
  • Need pet-specific workflows like vendor credits, special order tracking, and expiration date tracking built in
  • Prefer e-commerce included on every plan — not a $99/mo add-on
  • Want a support team that specializes in pet retail, not a help desk shared across five industries

Want to see the 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.

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Your questions, answered

Does FranPOS integrate with Astro Loyalty?

Yes. FranPOS supports Astro offers and FBCs, and also has its own built-in points loyalty system. The depth of real-time sync at checkout is worth evaluating during a demo.

eTailPet positions its Astro integration as the deepest on the market, with fully automatic sync on the Core plan.

How much does FranPOS cost for a pet store?

FranPOS starts at $199/month for a single location with one terminal. E-commerce is an additional $99/month, and unlimited terminals cost another $99/month.

eTailPet starts at $99/month for the Startup plan with POS, e-commerce, product catalog, and unlimited support included.

Which system has a better product catalog for pet stores?

eTailPet provides 160,000+ items with manufacturer-updated pricing and product data.

FranPOS has a "product universe" for known SKUs plus Excel import. For independent pet stores carrying thousands of SKUs, eTailPet's pre-loaded catalog is a significant time saver.

Can I use either system for a single pet store?

Yes. FranPOS was built for franchise operations, so its core strengths (centralized multi-unit management) won't apply to a single store.

eTailPet was built for independent retailers, so the feature set is tailored for that use case from the start.

What kind of support does eTailPet offer?

Unlimited phone and email support on all plans, including Startup. The support team is pet retail-focused.