A modular checkout counter includes a center showcase having first and second ends, a generally elongated left hand showcase provided at the first end of the center showcase, a generally elongated right hand showcase provided at the second end of the center showcase, a box top assembly carried by the center showcase, a left rack assembly carried by one of the center showcase and the left hand showcase and oriented at an obtuse angle with respect to a longitudinal axis of the left hand showcase and a right rack assembly carried by one of the center showcase and the right hand showcase generally adjacent to the left rack assembly and oriented at an obtuse angle with respect to a longitudinal axis of the right hand showcase.