On this page
01. What owners tell you02. The words that sell03. Say it like this04. Your 30-second pitch05. What the POS gives them06. Answers to the usual objections07. Available now at Qyvea08. The follow-up message to send09. Get a quote for your client10. FAQ
School canteens sell to hundreds in a short break. Prepaid cards or accounts and a fast counter turn a rush into a smooth service.
Key takeaways
- A canteen that keeps up
- No cash from children
- Parents in control
- Stock under control
01What owners tell you
At break time hundreds of pupils want food in minutes. A slow counter loses sales and tempers.
- Long queues at break.
- Cash handled by children.
- Parents want to control spending.
- Stock of snacks and drinks is not tracked.
- Staff reconcile cash after the rush.
02The words that sell
Owners do not buy equipment. They buy the day they want to have. These are the outcomes to talk about when you pitch a POS to school canteen.
03Say it like this
Short, plain lines work best. Use them as they are or put them in your own words.
- “Your canteen will serve the whole break without a queue to the door.”
- “Pupils will pay with a card, not cash, and parents will know what was spent.”
- “You will see exactly what sold and what to buy.”
- “Your cash-up will be done in minutes.”
04Your 30-second pitch
Say this when you have the owner's attention at the counter. Stop after the question and let them answer.
05What the POS gives them
| Part | What the owner gets |
|---|---|
| POS terminals | Fast sales at several counters |
| Barcode or card readers | Scan the item or tap the card |
| Receipt printer | Records and receipts |
| Cash drawer | Cash from staff and visitors |
| Customer display | Total visible to the pupil |
| UPS | Keeps service going |
06Answers to the usual objections
| The owner says | You answer |
|---|---|
| Pupils lose cards. | A replacement process and a balance record protect them. |
| The canteen is run by a contractor. | The contractor owns the till; the school sees the reports. |
| We are too small. | A small canteen needs a small system. |
| Staff are part-time. | Simple screens train fast. |
07Available now at Qyvea
These are real products from the Qyvea store with live prices. Delivery is across Kenya, free in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000.
08The follow-up message to send
Send this on WhatsApp the same day, while the visit is fresh. Change the details to match what you saw.
09Get a quote for your client
10Frequently asked questions
Can pupils use cards?
Yes, with card readers and software.
Can parents top up?
Depends on the software.
Can I limit spending?
Yes. We set this up with you during installation, and your staff can change it later.
Is it safe for children?
It reduces cash handling.
