Service
POS & Retail Systems
Most cannabis POS tools were built for mainstream retail and retrofitted for compliance. That retrofit shows — in slow reporting, brittle METRC integrations, and checkout flows that do not match how dispensaries actually operate. When METRC reconciliation at end-of-day takes an hour instead of five minutes, or when a purchase-limit violation slips through because the POS was not designed for cannabis rules, the cost is not just time. It is audit risk, lost sales, and staff frustration. We built Dub Ledger from the ground up for regulated cannabis retail, and we extend it (or build from scratch) when operators need something specific.
Our approach starts with the transaction. We map every step from customer entry through product selection, ID verification, payment, receipt generation, and post-sale compliance reporting. We then design the interface and data model to support that flow without unnecessary clicks, modal dialogs, or duplicate data entry. The result is a checkout experience that feels fast to the customer and reliable to the budtender — with METRC tags, batch tracking, and state reporting handled automatically in the background.
When this service is right
This service is designed for dispensary operators who are outgrowing their current POS or who have never found one that matches their workflow. Typical clients include single-location dispensaries preparing to open a second store, multi-state operators standardizing on a single platform, and delivery-only services that need route-aware inventory and compliance tracking. If your staff is manually reconciling METRC at close, or if your current system cannot enforce state purchase limits automatically, you are the right fit. See our selected work for examples.
Dub Ledger is actively used in production dispensaries. We monitor checkout throughput, METRC reconciliation accuracy, and daily closeout times as standard operational metrics for every client. Operators who switch from legacy systems typically see faster checkouts and fewer end-of-day discrepancies within the first month of use.
When it is not right
If your current POS is working well and your staff is not spending time on manual compliance work, switching may not be worth the disruption. Brand-only businesses without a retail license do not need a dispensary POS. And if what you actually need is a better website or marketing funnel, our Web & Search service is the better starting point. We will tell you honestly during discovery if a new POS is the wrong investment right now.
What you get
Every POS engagement includes the following core components. We customize each one to match your state regulations, hardware preferences, and operational workflow.
- Point-of-sale terminal and customer-facing display built for ID-scan workflows
- Inventory management with batch/lot tracking and automatic METRC tag association
- Customer profiles, loyalty, and order history compliant with state purchase-limit rules
- Delivery logistics and driver dispatch with state-compliant manifest generation
- State reporting and METRC / BioTrack / Leaf Data integration
- Real-time sales and inventory dashboards with discrepancy alerts
How we work in your state
Cannabis compliance is not one-size-fits-all. We architect every POS deployment around the specific seed-to-sale system and regulatory framework your state uses. Here is how we handle three common regulatory environments.
California — DCC / METRC
California requires METRC tracking for every cannabis plant and product package from cultivation through retail sale. Your POS must sync sales and inventory adjustments to METRC in near real time, and daily closeout reconciliation is mandatory. We build METRC sync directly into the transaction flow so your budtenders never touch the state portal manually.
Colorado — MED / METRC
Colorado also uses METRC, but with purchase-limit rules tied to transaction type and product category. Delivery regulations vary significantly by municipality, and some jurisdictions do not permit it at all. We configure the POS to enforce local rules per store location and generate compliant delivery manifests where allowed.
Florida — OMMU / BioTrackTHC
Florida uses BioTrackTHC for seed-to-sale tracking, not METRC. The state enforces strict vertical-integration rules and has historically restricted product forms. We integrate directly with BioTrack APIs for inventory sync and package tracking, and we configure the POS to respect Florida-specific product-category and patient-purchase rules.
Representative tech stack
We build on modern, portable infrastructure so you are never locked into a proprietary platform.
How we work with operators
A typical POS engagement begins with a two-week discovery phase where we shadow your staff during peak hours, review your current compliance workflow, and identify the specific pain points that cost you time or create audit risk. We then deliver a fixed-scope proposal with milestone payments — 40% at kickoff, 30% at midpoint demo, and 30% upon final delivery — a clear timeline, and a staging environment where you can test every feature before it goes live.
Pricing posture
Dub Ledger is offered per-location on a monthly or annual subscription. Custom POS builds are scoped as fixed-price projects with milestone payments. We do not do hourly billing.
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Related services
POS systems rarely exist in isolation. Most of our retail clients also need custom integrations with their existing stack, or a modern web presence to drive foot traffic and online orders.
Common questions
How does Dub Ledger compare to Cova or Dutchie?
Dub Ledger was built from the ground up for cannabis compliance, not retrofitted from mainstream retail. That means METRC integration, state reporting, and ID verification are native features — not afterthoughts. Operators who switch from legacy systems typically see faster checkouts and fewer end-of-day discrepancies within the first month.
Which states do you support?
We support every state with legal cannabis retail. Each state has different METRC requirements, banking restrictions, and delivery regulations. We factor those constraints into every build, whether you operate in one jurisdiction or across several.
Can Dub Ledger handle delivery and online ordering?
Yes. Dub Ledger includes native delivery driver tracking, route optimization, and customer ETA notifications. It also supports online pre-ordering with in-store or curbside pickup, depending on your state regulations.
What hardware do we need?
Dub Ledger runs on standard tablets, terminals, and receipt printers. We do not require proprietary hardware. If you have existing equipment, we evaluate compatibility during discovery and recommend upgrades only when necessary.
How long does a typical POS deployment take?
A standard Dub Ledger deployment takes 6–12 weeks from kickoff to go-live, depending on the number of locations, integration complexity, and state-specific requirements. Custom POS builds take longer and are scoped individually.
What happens if METRC goes down during a sale?
Dub Ledger queues transactions locally when METRC is unavailable and syncs automatically when the connection returns. Your budtenders can keep checking out customers without manual workarounds. We also surface a clear alert so your manager knows the sync status at all times.
Can you support multi-state operators with different compliance systems?
Yes. We build abstraction layers that normalize data across METRC, BioTrack, and Leaf Data Systems so your corporate dashboards see a single schema while each location writes to its state-mandated tracker. This is standard practice for every multi-state operator we work with.
How do you handle state-mandated purchase limits?
Purchase limits are enforced at the point of sale based on your state rules — daily caps, rolling 30-day totals, and category-specific restrictions where applicable. The system blocks transactions that would exceed the limit and logs the attempt for audit purposes.