TouchSuite, the leader in integrated POS and payment processing systems, was named to Inc. magazine’s exclusive Annual Inc. 500 rankings of America’s fasting growing private companies.

The list represents a comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America’s independent entrepreneurs. TouchSuite was number 106 on the 2013 Inc. 500 list.

“This honor validates TouchSuite’s hard work and success in a very tough economic environment and in a very difficult industry. It is a celebration of our innovation and our entrepreneurial spirit,” says Sam Zietz, CEO of TouchSuite. “It also reaffirms our belief that TouchSuite’s growth cycle has only begun. The market has validated our business model, and it is now our opportunity to gain market share by accelerating and broadening our growth.”

TouchSuite provides in-house software and stylistic hardware with an easy-to-use payment processing systems and services to industries, including restaurants, bars and nightclubs, salons, spas, retail establishments, and pet service businesses. Additionally, TouchSuite offers merchants with fully integrated payment processing services and a single source of contact with 24/7 support for both third party agents and merchants.

“Every employee at TouchSuite has played a part in our success, and this award recognizes their achievements,” says Afshin Yazdian, president of TouchSuite. “I believe this award will further motivate our employees to continue providing excellent products, service and support for our clients, and will drive their passion to continue to expand and to be a part of a great story.”

The Inc. 500 list, now in its 32nd year, is a gold standard of entrepreneurial business awards. It highlights companies at the forefront of innovation and economic growth.

Inc. will profile the top 500 companies, including TouchSuite, in their September issue. The list is generated using strict guidelines. Companies must be at least three years old, with 2012 revenues of at least $2 million.

Other recognizable brands added to this year’s list are Alex and Ani, LivingSocial, OtterBox and KT Tape. Notable alumni are Intuit, Zappos, Under Armour, Microsoft, Jamba Juice, Timberland, Clif Bar, Pandora, Patagonia, Oracle, and dozens others.

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