5 Ways EPOS Can Increase Your Average Order Value

Increasing your average order value (AOV) is one of the easiest ways to grow revenue without needing more customers. If you’re using a modern EPOS system, you already have powerful tools at your fingertips to encourage customers to spend more — often without even realising it.

At Abbey EPOS, based in Newton Abbot, we help businesses across Devon use EPOS technology to boost sales and improve profitability. Here are five proven ways an EPOS system can increase your average order value.

1. Smart Upselling & Add-On Prompts

One of the biggest advantages of EPOS over a traditional till is the ability to prompt upsells automatically.

An EPOS system can:

• Suggest add-ons at the point of sale

• Highlight popular extras

• Prompt staff to offer upgrades

For example:

• “Add a drink for £2?”

• “Make it a large for 50p extra”

• “Would you like a warranty or accessory?”

These small prompts consistently increase transaction value — especially in retail, hospitality, and takeaway businesses.

2. Built-In Promotions & Bundles

EPOS systems make it easy to create multi-buy offers and bundles that encourage customers to spend more in one transaction.

Examples include:

• Meal deals

• Buy one, get one half price

• Product bundles

• Spend £X, get £Y off

With EPOS, these offers are applied automatically at checkout, reducing staff error and making promotions smooth and effective.

At Abbey EPOS, we help Devon businesses set up promotions that actually increase revenue — not just discount it.

3. Faster Service Means Bigger Orders

Long queues and slow service often lead to rushed decisions and smaller orders.

A reliable EPOS system:

• Speeds up transactions

• Reduces mistakes

• Improves customer flow

When customers aren’t under pressure, they’re more likely to:

• Browse longer

• Add extras

• Upgrade their purchase

For cafés, pubs, and retail shops across Devon, faster service directly leads to higher average spend.

4. Using Sales Data to Stock What Sells

EPOS systems provide real-time sales reports that show you exactly what customers are buying.

You can see:

• Best-selling products

• Popular combinations

• Items frequently bought together

• Slow-moving stock

  
  

With this data, you can:

• Promote high-value items

• Place top sellers at checkout

• Create bundles based on real buying behaviour

  
  

This data-driven approach helps businesses increase average order value without guesswork.

5. Staff Performance & Sales Incentives

EPOS systems can track staff sales performance, giving you insight into:

• Average transaction value per staff member

• Upsell success rates

• Peak selling times

  
  

This allows you to:

• Identify top performers

• Provide targeted training

• Introduce sales incentives

  
  

Well-trained, confident staff using EPOS tools can significantly increase customer spend — especially in face-to-face environments.

EPOS Isn’t Just a Till — It’s a Sales Tool

Many businesses think of EPOS as just a way to take payments. In reality, it’s a powerful sales and business growth tool.

A properly set-up EPOS system helps you:

• Increase average order value

• Improve customer experience

• Make smarter pricing decisions

• Grow revenue without increasing footfall

  
  

Why Choose Abbey EPOS?

As a local EPOS provider based in Newton Abbot, Abbey EPOS offers:

• Tailored EPOS systems for retail and hospitality

• Expert setup and training

• Ongoing local support

• Coverage across Devon, including Exeter, Torbay, and Plymouth

  
  

We focus on helping businesses get real results — not just installing hardware.

Want to Increase Your Average Order Value?

If you want to make more from every sale, Abbey EPOS can help you choose and configure the right EPOS system for your business.

📍 Based in Newton Abbot

📍 Serving businesses across Devon

💻 Modern EPOS solutions

📞 Friendly local support

Get in touch with Abbey EPOS today to see how EPOS can increase your average order value.