35+ Years Experience · San Francisco Bay Area

Merchant Services
& POS Systems That
Save You Money.

Tannen & Associates helps restaurants, retailers, and service businesses cut processing costs, recover lost inventory, and achieve true PCI compliance.

$50K
Saved for one client, year one
35+
Years of experience
$M+
Saved across national accounts
Avg. Client Savings
$20,000+
Annually vs. prior processor
Response Time
Within 1 Hour
Available day or night
PCI Compliance
Full Audit
All major card brands
🛡️ PCI Compliance Specialists
📍 San Francisco Bay Area
🌎 Nationwide Accounts
📞 Available 24/7
🏢 Fortune 500 & Government
Who We Serve

Built for Every Business Type

From independent restaurants to Fortune 500 corporations, we tailor every solution to your needs.

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Restaurants & Bars

Full POS from front-of-house to kitchen with table management and online ordering.

  • Table layout management
  • Kitchen display system
  • Online ordering
  • Reservations & waitlist
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Retail Stores

Real-time inventory management with built-in loss recovery analysis.

  • Real-time inventory
  • Loss recovery analysis
  • Barcode scanning
  • Multi-location support
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Salons & Spas

Appointment booking, staff scheduling, and client management.

  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff commissions
  • Online booking
  • Gift card management
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Non-Profits

Margin-focused processing where every dollar counts. Transparent fees.

  • Low-cost processing rates
  • Transparent fee structures
  • Dedicated account manager
  • Personalized training
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Government & Enterprise

National account experience with Fortune 500 and government agencies.

  • Strategic planning
  • Multi-location rollouts
  • Compliance management
  • Analytical analysis
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Convenience & Grocery

NRS POS purpose-built for convenience stores, liquor stores, and grocery.

  • EBT & eWIC acceptance
  • Tobacco scan data
  • BOSS Club loyalty
  • Anti-theft alerts
What We Offer

Everything Under One Roof

Talk to a Specialist
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Payment Processing

Free rate review — we identify hidden fees your current processor never disclosed, often saving clients thousands per year.

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POS Systems

We carry NRS, Clover, SkyTab, Exatouch, SpotOn, and Dejavoo. We match the right system to your business and budget.

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Cost Reduction Analysis

We uncover inflated rates, unnecessary fees, and hidden charges that are quietly eroding your margins month after month.

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Inventory Loss Recovery

Smart tracking tools and analytical reports identify loss patterns before they become serious — protecting your bottom line.

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PCI Compliance

Many businesses think they're compliant because their processor said so — they often aren't. We provide full PCI audits and education.

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Gift Cards & Loyalty

Branded loyalty programs customized to your brand, easy to manage, and proven to drive repeat visits and spending.

Mark Tannen, Founder and CEO of Tannen & Associates
35+
Years Experience
About Us

Meet Mark Tannen,
Founder & CEO

Tannen & Associates is a merchant bank card services provider headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, California. With over thirty-five years of experience, we are deeply familiar with the challenges on both sides of the retail and hospitality equation.

After recognizing major flaws in the industry's compliance education, Mark became passionate about educating business owners on the Truths and Myths of PCI Compliance. We have saved organizations millions of dollars in reduced credit card fees.

POS systems for hospitality and retail
Gaining control over disappearing inventory
Loss recovery analysis
Cost reduction in credit card processing
PCI Compliance and data security education
The Process

Up & Running in 4 Simple Steps

1

Free Consultation

We review your current processing statements and identify savings at no cost.

2

Custom Proposal

We build a tailored POS and payment package matched to your business and budget.

3

Hands-On Setup

Mark personally oversees installation and staff training — even re-writing documentation.

4

Ongoing Support

Available any time of day or night. We check in proactively to ensure everything runs smoothly.

Products & Pricing

Flexible Plans for Every Budget

Placement programs available for qualified customers. Call for custom packages.

Starting from
$29/mo

  • Retail & convenience POS
  • Inventory tracking
  • EBT & eWIC acceptance
  • BOSS Club loyalty
  • Free card reader w/ NRS Pay
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Most Popular
Starting from
$19.95/mo

  • Full point-of-sale system
  • Custom menu build
  • Table layout management
  • Labor management
  • 500+ app marketplace
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Starting from
$29/mo

  • Restaurant POS suite
  • Online ordering built-in
  • QR code ordering
  • Lifetime hardware warranty
  • No upfront costs
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Starting from
$39/mo

  • Multi-industry POS
  • Dual pricing / cash discount
  • Offline processing
  • 24/7 U.S. support
  • Gift card & loyalty
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Starting from
$69/mo

  • AI-powered P&L analysis
  • Labor & scheduling tools
  • Online ordering & delivery
  • Built-in loyalty
  • 350+ integrations
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Starting from
$10/mo

  • Android payment terminals
  • Cloud-based register
  • Omni-commerce gateway
  • Tap to pay support
  • Built-in loyalty
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Not sure which plan fits? Call (408) 888-9663

Client Reviews

What Clients Say About
Tannen & Associates

"His ability to understand our environment resulted in a savings of $50,000 our first year."

— M.M.
💰 $50,000 saved year one

"An annual savings of $20,000 over our prior processor."

— B.S.J.
💰 $20,000 annual savings

"He saved me $125 a month. He pointed out additional fees the other company was charging that we didn't even know about."

— H.O.D.
💰 $125/mo savings

"I find Mark to be extremely helpful, truthful, reliable, and supportive. We're a non-profit — the margins are critical. He saves us money."

— A.M.T., Non-Profit

"He was always available. If I called, I'd get a call back within an hour. When I ran out of supplies, he brought them to me."

— R.B.

"He came in and spent time training our people and periodically checks in. He even re-wrote some of the manuals for us."

— C.E.S.

"I was very nervous as a new business owner. He was just really great at explaining things. I liked his fairness."

— T.I., New Business Owner

"It doesn't matter what time of day or night it is, he will be there to fix our problem."

— R.S.

"The cost is almost half of what my other bank was charging. There is always a person to talk to."

— W.M.T.

Ready to Start Saving on
Your Processing Costs?

Free consultation. Free rate review. No contracts, no pressure.

Get in Touch

Let's Find the Right Solution
for Your Business

Fill out the form and Mark will personally reach out to review your current processing costs and put together a no-obligation proposal.

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Phone(408) 888-9663
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Fax(408) 516-8113
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LocationSan Francisco Bay Area, CA
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Service AreaNationwide — serving clients across the U.S.