Who is American Metro?

  • Rooted in the Midwest -- St. Paul, Minnesota

  • Founded in 1974

  • Transitioned successfully with technology

    • Started with NCR mechanical cash registers

    • Quickly adopted the early electronic cash register

    • Moved into the computerized inventory control systems in the early 1980s

    • Became the #1 cash register/point of sale rental company in North American by the late 1990s

  • Currently over 1400 active customers

    • Just over 1000 are in Minnesota and western Wisconsin

    • Over 400 are spread out over the rest of the United States

  • Approximately two-thirds of our active customers are “Mom and Pop” stores with either one or two locations

    • American Metro has flourished by helping these retailers flourish first

  • The balance of American Metro’s customers are made up of:

    • Major food franchises

    • Special event organizers

    • Large outdoor sporting events

    • Festivals