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Japanese Supermarket Simulator: Cashier vs Restocker ROI

Compare NPC cashier and restocker upgrades by bottleneck, time saved, daily profit, and payback.

calculatorEmployee ROICashierRestockerLast updated: May 27, 2026
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Quick Summary

Use this employee ROI planner to decide whether your next Japanese Supermarket Simulator hire should be a cashier, restocker, cleaner, or manager. It compares cost, time saved, daily profit, and bottleneck fit.

Japanese Supermarket Simulator Cashier vs Restocker ROI

Compare cashier and restocker value so your next employee fixes the real bottleneck.

Recommended Decision Rule

Best rule: set prices around sell-through first, then increase markup once spoilage and queue pressure are under control.

Suggested Price
¥166
Daily Revenue
¥12,453
Daily Profit
¥2,853
Sold Units
75
Pricing Read
¥2,853 / day
At 38% markup and 6% unsold stock, each product sells for ¥166. Lower the price if spoilage rises above 12%; raise it if shelves sell out too early.

License Unlock Order

LicenseUnlocksCostDaily ProfitPayback
Bento LicenseEarly food shelf¥1,200+¥5202.3 days
Drink LicenseFridge products¥2,800+¥9802.9 days
Rare Snack LicenseHigher margin shelf¥6,800+¥2,1003.2 days
Premium Goods LicenseLate-game markup¥18,000+¥5,4003.3 days

Rare Products Value List

Product LicenseValue TierEstimated Product ValueLicense CostBest Use
Premium Goods LicenseS+¥1,900¥18,000Late-game markup
Rare Snack LicenseS¥720¥6,800Higher margin shelf
Drink LicenseA¥340¥2,800Fridge products
Bento LicenseB¥180¥1,200Early food shelf

Shelf Layout Planner

LayoutShelvesStaff CoverageBest ForFlow Score
Starter Aisle61 cashierLow licenses and fast daily resets72/100
Balanced Grocery12cashier + restockerFood, drinks, and rare snacks86/100
Premium Loop182 cashiers + restockerRare products and higher markups91/100
Late Shop Grid24manager coverageMultiple licenses and long sessions94/100
Use compact starter layouts until shelves sell out cleanly. Move to balanced aisles when the restocker can keep products available, then add checkout capacity before raising premium prices.

Cashier vs Restocker ROI

EmployeeBest ForCostDaily ProfitTime SavedPayback
RestockerEmpty shelves and offline returns¥4,200+¥1,25025 min/day3.4 days
ManagerStores with multiple licenses¥12,000+¥3,10042 min/day3.9 days
CashierLong queues and active selling¥3,500+¥85018 min/day4.1 days
CleanerCustomer flow consistency¥2,600+¥38010 min/day6.8 days
Selected employee hourly value: ¥3,000/hr saved. If shelves are empty, prioritize Restocker. If customers queue at checkout, prioritize Cashier.

📊 Data Source & Methodology

Planning estimates based on NPC cashier/restocker mechanics and store bottlenecks identified in the May 27 opportunity scan.

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