Square for Restaurants

Plans that fit your business and your budget

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Free

Starting from

$0

per location/month

  • processing fees More info

    Processing fees

    Simple, transparent rates based on payment type — no matter which plan you choose.

    In person: 2.6% + 10¢ per transaction

    Online: 2.9% + 30¢ per transaction

    Learn more about our fees →

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This point-of-sale software plan is best for businesses that are starting out, that only need the essentials of daily service, or that have small teams with one location.

You’ll get:

  • Square Restaurant POS software for 1 countertop POS device More info

    Countertop POS devices

    Software for additional countertop POS devices can be added for $50/month per device.

  • M–F, 6 a.m.–6 p.m. PT phone support

Plus

Recommended

Starting from

$69

per location/month

  • processing fees More info

    Processing fees

    Simple, transparent rates based on payment type — no matter which plan you choose.

    In person: 2.6% + 10¢ per transaction

    Online: 2.9% + 30¢ per transaction

    Learn more about our fees →

Start 30-day free trial

This point-of-sale software plan is ideal for growing businesses that have up to five locations and take orders through multiple channels.

You’ll get:

  • Square Restaurant POS software for 1 countertop POS device More info

    Countertop POS devices

    Software for additional countertop POS devices can be added for $50/month per device.

  • Square KDS software at no additional cost¹
  • 24/7 phone support

Premium

Starting from

$165

per location/month

  • processing fees More info

    Processing fees

    Simple, transparent rates based on payment type — no matter which plan you choose.

    In person: 2.6% + 10¢ per transaction

    Online: 2.9% + 30¢ per transaction

    Learn more about our fees →

Get started

This point-of-sale software plan is perfect for businesses with more than five locations and has all the tools that established restaurants need to continue their expansions.

You’ll get:

  • Square Restaurant POS software for 1 countertop POS device More info

    Countertop POS devices

    Software for additional countertop POS devices can be added for $50/month per device.

  • Square KDS software at no additional cost¹
  • Square Mobile POS software at no additional cost¹
  • Square Kiosk software at no additional cost¹
  • 24/7 phone support

Plans

  • Free
  • Plus
  • Premium

Free

$0/mo. per location

Plus

$69/mo. per location

Premium

$165/mo. per location

Processing fees

In person

Processing fees

Simple, transparent rates based on payment type — no matter which plan you choose.

Learn more about our fees

2.6% + 10¢ per transaction

2.6% + 10¢ per transaction

2.6% + 10¢ per transaction

Online

Processing fees

Simple, transparent rates based on payment type — no matter which plan you choose.

Learn more about our fees

2.9% + 30¢ per transaction

2.9% + 30¢ per transaction

2.9% + 30¢ per transaction

Restaurant POS

Square Restaurant POS app for countertop device

Square Restaurant POS

A cloud-based point of sale designed to keep orders flowing and business growing.

Features:

  • For any restaurant concept
  • Easy to set up and use

First included.
+$50/mo for each additional

First included.
+$50/mo for each additional

First included.
+$50/mo for each additional

Mobile POS

Square for Restaurant Mobile POS app

Square for Restaurants Mobile POS

Speed up service by taking orders and payments tableside, in line, or on the go.

Features:

  • Square Restaurant POS optimized for handheld device
  • Syncs with other Square devices

+$20/mo. per device

+$20/mo. per device

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Unlimited devices

Kitchen Display System

Square KDS app

Kitchen Display System

Connect your front and back of house so you can get every order right, every time.

Features:

  • Ticket routing
  • Customizable ticket layouts
  • Real-time order updates
  • Ticket timers
  • Multi-device sync
  • Kitchen performance reports

+$20/mo. per device

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Unlimited devices

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Unlimited devices

Kiosk

Square Kiosk app

Square Kiosk

Your self-service ordering solution to keep lines moving and free up staff.

Features:

  • Instant menu updates
  • Customizable welcome screen
  • Time-based menus
  • Text or email receipts
  • Order Ready text notifications

Available for limited time as a free add-on²

Available for limited time as a free add-on²

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Unlimited devices

Orders and checks

Open checks

Open checks

Create, edit, and save an order — including added items or custom amounts — before completing the sale on your countertop or handheld POS.

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Menu management

Manage your on-premise and online menus for any or all locations using Square Dashboard.

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Cash management

Cash management

Track and get reports on your cash flow, including data on cash sales, refunds, paid in and out, and expected cash amount in drawer.

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Orders tab

Orders tab

Manage all your on-premise and online orders (including delivery-partner sites such as DoorDash) in one place, and filter by order status and source.

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Advanced discounts

Advanced discounts

Offer a discount for any occasion on an item or category, or apply the discount when a number of items are purchased.

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Item availability

Item availability

Keep inventory synced with your on-premise and online menus and easily 86 items so diners never order something that’s unavailable.

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Auto gratuity

Auto gratuity

Add a fixed-percentage gratuity to your customer’s check, manually or automatically. Add gratuity or based on party size.

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Does not include party-size thresholds

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Includes party-size thresholds

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Includes party-size thresholds

House accounts

House accounts

Create and manage customer accounts that allow you to keep a running balance of items or services purchased for payment at a later date and send an invoice to collect payments.

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Service charges

Service charges

Add a percentage-based or fixed-amount service charge to a transaction to help offset operational or overhead costs. (Visible as a line item to both you and your customer.)

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Order-ready texts

Order-ready texts

Collect a guest’s phone number to automatically send a text when their order is marked as complete in KDS.

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for KDS/Kiosk subscribers

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Reopen closed checks

Reopen closed checks

Reopen a check to adjust it, such as comping or voiding an accidental item, and choose to keep the original payment method or refund the customer.

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Seat management

Seat management

Add a cover count to your tables, including optional or required seat positions for dishes, so your staff knows where to deliver each dish.

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Course management

Course management

Use courses to organize checks and kitchen tickets so items are prepared and served at the right time. Customize course settings for each device.

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Floor plan customization

Floor plan customization

Customize your restaurant floor plan with click-and-drag layouts. See how long a table has been open, with color-coded labels showing if a table has been waiting too long.

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Split checks

Split checks

Split a check by items or by seat, or split an amount into equal payments, to allow for multiple guests and mutiple payment types.

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Reporting and analytics

Dashboard

Square Dashboard

Manage POS settings, menus, reporting and more from a central place. Track progress and spot opportunities, even on-the-go.

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Service-charge reporting

Service-charge reporting

View and export a report of all transactions that include service charges for a customizable time frame.

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Closing procedures

Closing procedures

Run Close of Day and team member shift reports from Square Restaurant POS to provide an audit of your daily sales activity and team member tip payouts.

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Close-of-day reports

Close-of-day reports

Get a rundown of your numbers for the day: check details, gross and net sales, payment methods, category sales, and item sales.

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Live sales reports

Live sales reports

Get details about open checks and total sales (including an overview of closed checks) so you can make informed staffing decisions.

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Menu reports

Filter reports in Dashboard by menu. Compare dinner versus lunch or lunch versus happy hour to make more informed business decisions.

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Section sales reports

Section sales reports

Easily see the sales numbers for each part of the restaurant — including bar, dining room, or patio. View covers and total sales so you know exactly where you stand at any given moment.

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Operations

Offline payments³

Offline payments

Accept payments if your internet connection becomes interrupted or temporarily unavailable and upload them when you have an internet connection again. 

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Square Advanced Access

Square Advanced Access

Stay confident and in control of what your staff can access with custom permissions and gain insight into team member performance.

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One (1) custom permission set

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Unlimited custom permission sets and team member badges

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Unlimited custom permission sets and team member badges

Instant Payouts⁴

Instant Payouts⁴

Get real-time access to earnings from online marketplace and ordering platforms in your Square Checking account.

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Time tracking

Time tracking

Make payroll and scheduling easier by keeping track of the number of hours each of your employees works.

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Team sales report

Team sales report

Show sales, tips, average sale size and revenue per labor hour for each of your employees.

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Labor vs sales report

Labor vs sales report

Track wages to compare how much you’re spending for labor with how much your team is selling.

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Remote device management

Remote device management

Set up, monitor, and manage devices, even when you’re off-site. View details about your devices, create device or printer profiles, and create device codes.

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including device profiles

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including device profiles

Instant Transfers

Instant transfers

Instantly transfer money to your external bank account for a 1.75% fee — any time, including weekends and holidays.

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Dark mode

Dark mode

Change your display to a dark background to decrease brightness in low-light dining, bar, or other areas.

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Available on iOS only

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Available on iOS only

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Available on iOS only

Phone support

Support

Get the help you need by phone, email, or live chat, reach out through social media, or visit us online for get-started guides, video tutorials, and our seller community.

M–F, 6 a.m.–6 p.m. PT phone support

24/7

24/7

Customer engagement

Feedback

Feedback

Gather feedback right from a customer’s digital receipt and communicate directly with them to resolve any issues privately.

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Square Customer Directory

Square Customer Directory

Personalize your customer experience with customizable customer profiles, built right into your Square payment tools.

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Reservation integrations

Reservation integrations

Integrate with reservation apps such as OpenTable and SevenRooms to quickly seat guests, better predict walk-in wait times, and satisfy more diners.

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178%

increase in GPV

5 million

transactions in 2023

20%

revenue growth in 2 years

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Included with every Square account:

  • Offline payments³
  • Basic online-ordering website
  • Dispute management
  • End-to-end encrypted payments
  • Active fraud prevention
  • Remote device management
  • Live phone support
  • Fund transfers as soon as the next business day

Processing fees

Simple, transparent rates based on payment type, no matter which plan you choose

Learn more about our processing fees

In person

2.6% + 10¢

per transaction

Online

2.9% + 30¢

per transaction

Compatible hardware

You may be able to repurpose existing devices including kitchen and receipt printers, cash drawers, and routers. Connect with our team to see whether you’re eligible for hardware offers.

Square Register

Orders and payments together, with a customer-facing display.

PD06696 - register

$799

See compatibility

Square Register

$799. Financing available.

Compatible with Square Restaurant POS

All Square for Restaurants plans include access for one countertop POS device (+$50/mo for each additional device).

Learn more about Square Register

Square Kiosk

Self-service ordering for shorter wait times and freed-up staff.

PD06696 - stand mount

$149

See compatibility

Square Kiosk

$149. Financing available.

Works with Square Kiosk software

Available for limited time as a free add-on to Square Restaurant POS subscriptions.²

Learn more about Square Kiosk

Square Terminal

Go-anywhere orders and payments with a receipt printer built right in.

PD06696 - terminal

$299

See compatibility

Square Terminal

$299. Financing available.

Add Square for Restaurants mobile POS software to your plan:

Free and Plus: +$20/month per device
Premium: Included with subscription

Learn more about Square Terminal

Square KDS

Fulfill every order with a kitchen display that connects FOH and BOH.

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Starting from

$219

See compatibility

Square KDS

$219 — 10” touchscreen
$599 — 15.6” touchscreen
$699 — 21.5” touchscreen
Financing available.

Works with Square KDS software (available as an add-on to Square Restaurant POS subscriptions):

Free: +$20/month per device
Plus and Premium: Included with subscription

Learn more about Square KDS

Square Stand

Just add an iPad for a powerful POS with a built-in card reader.

PD06696 - stand

$149

See compatibility

Square Stand

$149. Financing available.

Compatible with Square Restaurant POS

All Square for Restaurants plans include access for one countertop POS device (+$50/mo. for each additional device).

Learn more about Square Stand

Add-on tools

Want to ramp up your marketing? Simplify payroll? Manage shifts and scheduling more easily? We’ve got you. Build a custom tech stack with exactly what you need to meet your goals.

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Square Online

Create a customized ordering website and manage orders from your POS.

Free plan available

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Square Shifts Plus

Manage your team’s schedules, get time tracking, and simplify tips.

Try free for 30 days

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Square Payroll

Get payroll, automated tax filings, and employee benefits in one place.

See plan options

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Square Loyalty

Customize your loyalty program and increase repeat visits with rewards.

Try free for 30 days

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Square Marketing

Engage your customers with personalized email and text campaigns.

Try free for 30 days

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Square for Franchises

Stay in control as you scale your business and onboard new operators.

Get details

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Square Team Communication

Connect and share important files and announcements with your team.

Try free for 30 days

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Square Invoices

Invoice catering customers from your POS or Dashboard.

Free plan available

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FAQ

  • What’s included in each of the three pricing plans?

    All three Square for Restaurants plans include fast order entry, menu and order management, open checks, auto-gratuity, remote device management, multilocation management, and phone support M–F, 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. PT.

    With the Square for Restaurants Plus plan you get access to close-of-day reports, course and seat management, floor plan customization, advanced reporting, and live sales reports. With Square for Restaurants Plus you can also use unlimited Square KDS devices at no additional cost. Finally, your Square for Restaurants Plus plan comes with 24/7 phone support for the moments that matter.

    Square for Restaurants Premium subscribers get everything in the Square for Restaurants Plus plan as well as software for unlimited Square Kiosk devices (currently in beta) at no additional cost.

  • Is Square KDS included in Square for Restaurants Plus?

    Yes, the Square KDS app is available with the Square for Restaurants Plus subscription ($69 per month per location + $50 per month per additional POS device), with no additional cost per KDS display. The Square KDS app is also available at no additional cost with the Square for Restaurants Premium subscription ($165 per month per location + $50 per month per additional POS device). Square KDS hardware is sold separately and can be purchased through the Square Shop.

  • Is hardware included?

    Hardware is not included with your Square for Restaurants subscription. You can shop for compatible kits and devices at the Square Shop to find hardware that suits your needs. Contact our sales team for hardware discount offers (eligibility applies). Square for Restaurants plans are compatible with iPad added to a Square Stand or with Square Register and industry kitchen printers, receipt printers, cash drawers, and routers. You may be able to use your existing hardware.

  • How do I switch from Square Point of Sale to a Square for Restaurants plan?

    You can switch from Square Point of Sale to the Square for Restaurants Free or Square for Restaurants Plus plans by subscribing here. To upgrade to the Square for Restaurants Premium plan, contact our sales team. You’ll be able to use your existing features and setup. The only new setup will be for added functionality that’s included with your Square for Restaurants plan.

  • How do I upgrade or downgrade my Square for Restaurants plan?

    You can upgrade from the Square for Restaurants Free plan to the Square for Restaurants Plus plan by subscribing to it here. You’ll be able to utilize all existing features and setup. The only new setup will be for the added functionality that’s included with your upgrade. After your 30-day free trial, you’ll be charged $69 per month per location. If you choose not to subscribe, you’ll be downgraded to the Square for Restaurants Free plan, and you can continue to use the Square Restaurant POS system or choose to use Square Point of Sale.

    To upgrade to the custom Square for Restaurants Premium plan, contact our sales team.

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Free

Starting from

$0

per location/month

  • processing fees More info

    Processing fees

    Simple, transparent rates based on payment type — no matter which plan you choose.

    In person: 2.6% + 10¢ per transaction

    Online: 2.9% + 30¢ per transaction

    Learn more about our fees →

Get started

Plus

Recommended

Starting from

$69

per location/month

  • processing fees More info

    Processing fees

    Simple, transparent rates based on payment type — no matter which plan you choose.

    In person: 2.6% + 10¢ per transaction

    Online: 2.9% + 30¢ per transaction

    Learn more about our fees →

Start 30-day free trial

Premium

Starting from

$165

per location/month

  • processing fees More info

    Processing fees

    Simple, transparent rates based on payment type — no matter which plan you choose.

    In person: 2.6% + 10¢ per transaction

    Online: 2.9% + 30¢ per transaction

    Learn more about our fees →

Get started
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¹Hardware sold separately.

²Try Square Kiosk today, with free software access until December 31, 2024. After this promotional period ends, a software fee of $50 per month per device for Free and Plus plans will apply. Note: Square Kiosk software is included for unlimited devices with all Premium plans. Card-present processing rates apply to Square Kiosk transactions.

³Offline payments are processed automatically when you reconnect your device to the internet and will be declined if you do not reconnect to the internet within 24 hours of taking your first offline payment. By enabling offline payments, you are responsible for any expired, declined, or disputed payments accepted while offline. Square is unable to provide customer contact information for payments declined while offline. Offline payments are not supported on older versions of Square Reader for contactless and chip (1st generation - v1 and v2). Click here for help identifying your contactless reader. Learn more about how to enable and use offline payments here.

⁴Block, Inc. is a financial services platform and not an FDIC insured bank. FDIC deposit insurance coverage only protects against the failure of an FDIC-insured deposit institution. If you have a Square Checking Account, up to $250,000 of your balance may be covered by FDIC insurance on a pass-through basis through Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, subject to aggregation of the account holder’s funds held at Sutton Bank and if certain conditions have been met.

Instant Payouts services are available to customers that open a Square Checking account.

Funds provided through Instant Payouts services are generally available in the Square Checking account balance immediately after an order is processed. Fund availability times may vary due to technical issues. If an order is not paid out instantly, it will be available according to your regular deposit schedule. Payout limits, including limits on payout amounts, may apply.