CLOSING PROCEDURES
OVERVIEW
Follow this sequence to shut down the store safely, reconcile both registers, and complete banking/admin before arming the alarm. Do not skip steps.
Follow these steps every time to ensure accuracy and consistency across stores.
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CODE = YOUR STORE PIN / CODE (ASK YOUR MANAGER)
1. Clean & Reset the Floor
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Vacuum / sweep / mop the shop floor.
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Wipe top of the counters and high-touch areas.
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Pull any products out that don't have a display (vape kits etc)
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Take out rubbish if bin is full.
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2. Count & Reconcile Tills
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iPad Register
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From the iPad, tap the three lines and tap Close Register.
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Tap close in the top right corner
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Print receipt and put cash amount at top of the receipt (normally $0)
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Plug the iPad into the charger and turn off the iPad.
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PC Register
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On the PC POS, go to Open/Close.
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Take out the money from Cash Payments Received
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Count tills, should always have over $400 in till 1.
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Enter the expected and the counted amounts correctly. (DIFFERENCE COLUMN SHOULD SAY $0.00 FOR ALL)
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Close the register.
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Print the receipt and put cash amount at the top of the receipt (same as the Cash Payments Received)
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Cash Handling (target time: ~6:58pm)
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Count cash for banking; place in the banking bag.
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Write up cash amounts & total on the green booklet and on the banking bag.
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Take a clear photo of both receipts from the tills, banking bag and the green page (all in one photo)
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Seal the banking bag with the green page and cash inside.
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Send Totals
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Post totals to Teams → Morrinsville Group.
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Upload the money photo to Teams → Morrinsville Banking.
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3. Power Down Front of House
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Turn off TV's.
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Lock both locks on the main/front door. (Make sure the second door is locked and secure)
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Use the remote controllers to bring down the roller doors.
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Turn off the middle lights.
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4. Secure Back Areas & Alarm
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Turn off shop lights.
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In back room:
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Lock door into back room (ensure it clicks in).
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Put bank bag and receipts into correct drawers.
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Turn off back-room lights.
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Arm the alarm: enter CODE and alarm will change to Armed. (YOU HAVE 1 MINUTE DELAY TO LEAVE)
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Exit via back door, lock padlock on gate.
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Lock the back door with key and pull to test it’s secure.
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Last Updated : 07 Oct 2025 - J.K
