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Square for Restaurants

by Square

About

Flexible restaurant POS with built-in payments, online ordering, and team management. Scales from food trucks to full-service.

Best for

Small or growing restaurants that want a free-tier POS with payments, scheduling and a customer directory built in.

Key features
  • Free POS option
  • Integrated payments
  • Kitchen display
  • Menu management
  • Employee scheduling
  • Customer directory

In the news

Olo launches restaurant ordering app with promise of lower prices
Technology
Nation's Restaurant NewsFor QSR

Olo launches restaurant ordering app with promise of lower prices

Why it matters ·If you’re a restaurant operator, consider whether bundling your own app with a third-party platform like Olo could cut costs—but weigh the trade-off of losing direct customer data and control. The real question is whether lower prices for consumers will actually drive more orders, not just cheaper ones.

Corner Bakery Cafe Adds New Franchisee in Pennsylvania
Growth
QSR MagazineFor Multi-Unit

Corner Bakery Cafe Adds New Franchisee in Pennsylvania

Why it matters ·If you’re a franchisee, this move by Corner Bakery Cafe signals that even mature brands still see growth in secondary markets—so assess whether your own system’s expansion plans align with local demand before committing to new locations. Watch how this franchisee leverages their existing real estate to avoid the usual site-selection risks.

Wendy’s bets $7.99 meal deal will boost traffic
Operations
Restaurant DiveFor QSR

Wendy’s bets $7.99 meal deal will boost traffic

Why it matters ·If you’re competing on value, Wendy’s latest meal deal signals they’re doubling down on driving foot traffic with limited-time offers—so watch how this plays out in your market. Will a single combo move the needle enough to offset broader sales trends, or is this just one tactic in a longer fight for share?

Events to watch

Conference
in 1 day

Travel Tech Asia (incl. Hotel Tech)

Hotel owners and revenue, distribution and IT leads reviewing hotel technology across Asia.

  • 21–23 Oct 2026
  • Singapore, Singapore
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in 3 days

100% Hotel Show 2026

Greek hotel procurement show.

  • 23–25 Oct 2026
  • Athens, Greece
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