The Hidden Cost of Card Fees: What Every Restaurant Owner Should Know

Most restaurants don’t realize they’re losing enough each year to hire another employee — just from card processing fees.

SEE HOW MUCH YOU CAN SAVE

Why Are Restaurants Losing So Much in Fees?

Every time a guest pays with a card, up to 3% of your revenue disappears — straight to credit card processing fees and delivery platforms.

These costs quietly add up, draining profits and limiting your ability to grow or even hire.

Meet Sarah — and the Silent Drain on Her Profits

Most restaurants don’t realize they’re losing enough each year to hire another employee — just from card processing fees. Sarah owns a neighborhood restaurant and works nonstop to stay ahead. But she didn’t realize how much she was losing until she checked her numbers. Every month, card fees quietly took a slice of her earnings.

Support was a nightmare — long hold times, overseas call centers, and unclear answers. Then she switched to SilverEdge — and everything changed. She now saves thousands a year, has a local support team, and has full control over her payment system.

What Would 3% Back Do For Your Restaurant?

Use our quick calculator to see how much you're losing — and what you could save — just by passing card fees instead of eating them.

Many restaurants recover $20K+ per year, enough to fund another employee or finally upgrade their POS.

Why Restaurants Are Choosing SilverEdge

Here’s why restaurants are switching from platforms:
🧾 Keep More Revenue — Recover up to 3% by passing fees
🤝 No Offshore Support — U.S.-based, responsive service
💡 Restaurant Tech Expertise — Multiple Modern POS Solutions
💸 Lower Processing Costs — Save ~40% compared to 🍞 on average