Closing Procedure

Steps

• Announce Closing
  Announce closing time to customers 15 minutes before. Begin guiding customers toward checkout or exit.
• Lock Customer Entrances
  Lock all customer-facing entrances at the official closing time. Ensure all customers have exited.
• Process Final Transactions
  Complete any remaining customer transactions. Print end-of-day reports from POS systems.
• Count and Secure Cash
  Count all cash drawers. Complete the cash reconciliation form. Place cash in the safe according to policy.
• Clean and Restock
  Clean all work areas. Restock supplies for the next day. Take out trash and recycling.
• Power Down and Secure
  Turn off all non-essential equipment. Set the security system. Lock all doors and verify they are secure. Leave through the designated exit.