# How to Create a Store
> Source: https://development.fuze-store.com/docs/store/creating-a-store

# How to Create a Store

A store is where you manage your products, staff, sales, and everything else in Fuze Store POS. You can create one in under a minute.

![The Create Store form in the Fuze Store account dashboard showing Store Name, Store Type, Currency, and Timezone fields](/docs/store/create-store-form.png)

## Step-by-Step Guide

1. **Open the Menu** -- Click the sidebar menu icon to open navigation.
2. **Go to Account** -- Select **Account** from the menu.
3. **Go to Stores** -- Click **Stores** in the Account section.
4. **Add a Store** -- Press the **Add Store** button at the top right.
5. **Pick a business-type template (optional)** -- Choose a template that matches your business (Restaurant, Cafe, Retail, Salon, Car Wash, and more) to get a head start. The template pre-fills your settings, common taxes, and starter staff roles. If you'd rather start from scratch, leave **Custom** selected — it's the default and sets nothing up for you.
6. **Review the Configuration** -- If you picked a template, a short Configuration step shows a few high-impact settings (like tax and service fees) already filled in. Adjust anything you like, or accept the defaults.
7. **Fill in the Details** -- Enter your store information (see the field table below).
8. **Save** -- Click **Save**. Your new store appears instantly in your POS and store list.

A template is just a shortcut, never a lock-in. Everything it sets up — taxes, fees, roles, preferences — can be changed afterward on your **Preferences** and **Settings** screens. Learn more in [Store Setup Templates](/docs/store/store-setup-templates).

**On the free Basic plan, some modules are turned off.** Taxes, Importing data, Exporting data, and Email notifications need a paid plan. Selling at the POS is always unlimited, even on the free plan. If you pick a template on the free plan, tax-related setup is skipped until you upgrade.

## Field Descriptions

| Field | Description | Required | Possible Values | Example |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **Store Name** | The name displayed throughout the app. | Yes | | Fuze Coffee Shop |
| **Logo** | An image that represents your store. | No | | |
| **Currency** | The currency your store uses. | Yes | PHP | PHP (not editable) |
| **Country** | The country where your store operates. | Yes | PH | Philippines (not editable) |
| **Classifications** | The types of items you sell. | Yes | Food, Item, Service, Virtual | Item, Service |
| **Service** | How you fulfill orders. | Yes | Delivery, In Store, Pick Up, Service, Take Out | Delivery, In Store, Take Out |

## Tips

- Choose a **store name** that is unique and easy to recognize.
- Select the classifications and services that match your business.
- Add a logo to personalize your store.
- You can edit or remove stores later if your business changes.

## Related Guides

- [Adding Store Address](/docs/store/adding-store-address)
- [Setting Up Store Preferences](/docs/store/setup-your-store-preference)
- [Switching Stores](/docs/store/switching-stores)
- [Updating Store Information](/docs/store/updating-store-info)
- [Creating a Product](/docs/store/product/creating-a-product)
- [Creating a Service](/docs/store/service/creating-a-service)
- [Using Store Sessions](/docs/store/using-store-session)