SQUARE FOR RESTAURANTS

Choose the software subscription and hardware options you need.

Upgrade or downgrade your plan at any time.
No hidden fees. No long-term contract required.

Free

Get the basics you need for day-to-day service and operations, and only pay when you take a payment.

$0/month

+processing fees

Unlimited countertop POS devices
Unlimited locations
M–F, 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. PT support

Get started

Plus

Get the basics plus advanced features such as course management, live sales reporting and 24/7 support.

$60/month

+processing fees

One countertop POS device per location
+$40/mo. per added countertop POS device
Unlimited Square KDS devices
24/7 support

Start 30-day free trial

Premium

Partner with us to get the best rate structure for your payment volume, average transaction size and other business needs.

Custom pricing

Available if you process more than $250,000 in credit card sales per year
Other exclusions apply.*

Contact sales

Included with every Square account:

  • Fund transfers as soon as the next day or instantly for a small fee
  • End-to-end encrypted payments
  • Active fraud prevention
  • Account takeover protection
  • Live phone support
  • Offline payments¹
  • Dispute management
  • Fast online sign-up

Plans

  • Free
  • Plus
  • Premium

Free

$0/mo.

Plus

$60/mo.

Premium

Custom

Processing rates per transaction

In person

2.5% for all major credit cards

0.75% + 7 cents per Interac chip and PIN or tap

2.5% for all major credit cards

0.75% + 7 cents per Interac chip and PIN or tap

Custom pricing may be available if you process more than $250,000 per year. Other exclusions apply.*
Contact sales.

Online

2.8% + 30 cents

2.8% + 30 cents

Invoices

2.8% + 30 cents (online card payment)

2.8% + 30 cents (online card payment)

Manual entry and card on file

3.3% + 15 cents

3.3% + 15 cents

Square Restaurant POS

Open bills

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Fast order entry (conversational modifiers and auto-progression)

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Cash management

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Auto-gratuity

Auto-gratuity

Add gratuity to bills automatically, manually or based on party size for large groups.

Available in Square for Restaurants Plus and Premium.

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Reopen closed bills

Reopen closed bills

Reopen a bill to make an adjustment, like comping or voiding an accidental item. You’ll have the option to keep the original payment method or refund your customer.

Available in Square for Restaurants Plus and Premium.

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Seat management

Seat management

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

Available in Square for Restaurants Plus and Premium.

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Floor plan customization

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Square KDS (Kitchen Display System)

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$20/mo. per KDS device

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Unlimited KDS devices

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Unlimited KDS devices

Ticket routing

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Customizable ticket layouts

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Real-time order updates

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Ticket timers

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Multi-device sync

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Kitchen performance reports

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Operations

Offline payments¹

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Device code login

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Remote device configuration

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Remote device management

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Dark mode

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Available only on iOS

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Available only on iOS

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Available only on iOS

Service charge reporting

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Shift reports

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Closing procedures

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Category roll-up reporting

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Section sales reports

Section sales reports

Easily see how each part of the restaurant – bar, dining room or patio – is doing in sales. View covers per section and total sales so you know exactly where you stand at any given moment.

Available in Square for Restaurants Plus and Premium.

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Menu reports

See reports based on your specific menus’ sales. Compare dinner versus lunch or lunch versus happy hour to make more informed business decisions.

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Add-on tools

$70/mo. per device
²Free access until December 31, 2024.

$70/mo. per device
²Free access until December 31, 2024.

Custom pricing available

One set of permissions. $45/mo. for Square Advanced Access.

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Square Advanced Access included

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Square Advanced Access included

Free up to five team members, then $4.50/mo. per additional employee

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Free tier included

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Free tier included

From $60/mo. per location

From $60/mo. per location

Custom pricing available

From $20/mo. per location

From $20/mo. per location

Custom pricing available

+$30/mo.

+$30/mo.

Custom pricing available

Compatible hardware

$249
iPad not included

$249
iPad not included

$249
iPad not included

$249
iPad not included

$249
iPad not included

$249
iPad not included

$399
Limited features including payments and receipts

$399
Works with Square for Restaurants mobile POS app

$399
Works with Square for Restaurants mobile POS app

$899

$899

$899

$899
+$20/mo. per device added to subscription

$899

$899

Find the right hardware for your business.

Get started now, or after work.

Need a hand switching from your current solution? Have questions about why Square is right for your restaurant? Want support getting started? We’re here to help ->

Free

Get the basics you need for day-to-day service and operations, and only pay when you take a payment.

$0/month

+processing fees

Unlimited countertop POS devices
Unlimited locations
M–F, 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. PT support

Get started

Plus

Get the basics plus advanced features such as course management, live sales reporting and 24/7 support.

$60/month

+processing fees

One countertop POS device per location
+$40/mo. per added countertop POS device
Unlimited Square KDS devices
24/7 support

Start 30-day free trial

Premium

Partner with us to get the best rate structure for your payment volume, average transaction size and other business needs.

Custom pricing

Available if you process more than $250,000 in credit card sales per year
Other exclusions apply.*

Contact sales

*Custom pricing is available if you process more than $250k in credit card sales per year. Other exclusions apply. For more information, contact sales.

For information on Square’s compatibility with SRM (Sales Recording Module) in Quebec, please contact our sales team ->

¹Offline payments with Square Terminal and Register will be declined if you do not reconnect to the Internet within 24 hours of taking your first offline payment. Payments with Square Reader and Stand can be processed for up to one hour in a single offline session and will be declined if you do not reconnect to the Internet within 24 hours of the start of your offline payment session. 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. Please be advised that Interac debit cards do not work offline. Any offline transaction attempted with an Interac debit card will auto-decline upon regaining connectivity. Offline payments are not supported on older versions of Square Reader (1st generation – v1 and v2). Learn more on identifying your contactless reader or how to enable and use offline payments).

²Sign up now and pay $0/month for Square Kiosk software through December 31, 2024. Standard, in-person transaction fees apply. For licences activated after December 31, 2024, a 30-day free trial will be available, following which Square Kiosk software will cost $70 per month for each active device. Hardware not included.

FAQ

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

    All three Square for Restaurants plans include fast order entry, menu manager, order manager, table management, open bills, auto-gratuity, remote device management, multi-location management, the Square Team Management free plan and 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. PT support.

    With the Square for Restaurants Plus plan, you get access to premium features including close-of-day reports, auto 86ing, item counts, shared device settings, advanced reporting, live sales reports and Square Team Plus. With Square for Restaurants Plus, you can also use unlimited Square KDS devices at no cost. Finally, your Square for Restaurants Plus plan also comes with 24/7 phone support for the moments that matter.

    Square for Restaurants Premium subscribers get everything listed above as well as custom pricing for additional Square tools, such as Square Marketing, Square Loyalty and Square Online. Eligibility applies. Contact sales to learn more.

  • Is Square KDS included in Square for Restaurants Plus?

    Yes, Square KDS is available with the Square for Restaurants Plus subscription ($60 per location + $40 per additional POS device) with no additional subscription cost per KDS display.

  • 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 is compatible with iPad and industry kitchen printers, receipt printers, cash drawers and routers, so 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. You’ll be able to utilize 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 $60 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 Restaurants POS system or choose to use Square Point of Sale.

    You’ll have the option to keep your Team Plus subscription. If you cancel it, you’ll still be able to utilize the Team Management free plan features. You’ll see messaging in your dashboard to let you know which features you’ll lose with the downgrade. You can compare plan features on our pricing page.

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