How to Set up a 24-Hour Cashierless Store in 2025
Discover how to set up a 24-hour cashierless store in 2025. Costs, software, benefits, and demo with Scan and Buy.
How much does it cost to set up a 24-hour store without cashiers?
The 24-hour store without cashiers model is expanding rapidly in Europe.
Automation in retail is no longer a futuristic trend: it is now a reality that is transforming the way of selling.
If you’ve ever wondered “how to set up a 24-hour store without cashiers”, this article is for you. We explain what you need, how much it costs, what technologies make it possible, and how to get started today with models like Scan and Buy
What is a 24-Hour Store without Cashiers?
An <strong>autonomous store</strong> is an establishment that operates without physical staff to manage payments or direct attention, thanks to technologies such as:
Mobile scanning and payment
Automated access by QR
Cameras with artificial intelligence
Centralized control software
The customer enters, scans, pays and leaves. Fast, secure and contactless.
Benefits of Opening an Autonomous Store
🕒 Open 24/7
🤖 Lower operating costs
📱 Modern self-service without queues
🔐 Advanced security with AI
📈 Scalable to multiple locations
According to a study published in Retail Digital, the reduction of losses due to theft can exceed 60% thanks to the use of AI and security cameras.
What Do You Need to Set up a Store without Employees?
Management software with AI
It is the heart of the system. From a panel in the cloud, you can control stock, sales, cameras, access and more. At Scan and Buy, its AI-powered management software allows you to automate alerts, detect theft and visualize metrics in real time.
Scanning and buying with mobile app
Users scan products and pay from their mobile. There are no physical checkouts. The experience is fast, secure and 100% digital.
Intelligent access control (QR / NFC)
Access is validated with a QR code, which allows managing schedules, users and security levels.
Cameras + Security AI
The cameras analyze customer behavior in real time. Attempts of theft or anomalies can be detected automatically.
Smart lockers and autonomous stores
The design should allow comfortable self-service. Many stores also integrate smart lockers for 24/7 contactless pickup.
What Do You Need to Set up a Store without Employees?
🧱 Small premises: from €13,000
Includes adaptation of the physical space, automation of access, smart shelves, and signage.🖥️ Software and hardware: from €15,600
Includes cloud management panel, sensors, control points, and central server. Scan and Buy offers a comprehensive management solution with artificial intelligence.📲 App and scanning system: from €7,800
Technology that allows the customer to scan products and pay directly from their mobile, without the need for physical checkouts.📹 Cameras with AI and smart sensors: from €5,200
Video surveillance system with computer vision for automatic theft detection, alerts, and route traceability.⚙️ Monthly maintenance: between €260 and €650
Includes remote technical support, updates, security monitoring, and device review.➡️ Estimated total investment: between €39,000 and €65,000
➡️ Savings in personnel: more than €30,000/year when operating without permanent employeesThis investment can be recovered in less than a year in high traffic areas or strategic locations. In addition, models such as Scan and Buy allow you to set up your store with technical, legal and operational support included.
Is it Legal to Operate without Staff?
Yes. You can open a store without employees as long as you comply with:
Municipal licenses and opening permits
Security and alarm systems
Compliance with the GDPR and data protection
Certification for surveillance cameras and access control
Google even recommends verifying businesses without staff on Google Maps to improve local positioning.
For What Businesses Does this Model Work?
Supermarkets
Convenience stores
Offices and coworkings
Hotels
Gated communities
Airports and stations
Entrepreneurs looking for a model without employees
For What Businesses Does this Model Work?
— Laura M., franquiciada en Teatinos, Málaga
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