Hey Square F&B sellers!
We know you’re busy serving your customers, especially as the summer season kicks into high gear. It can be difficult to stay on top of everything that’s happening behind the scenes. That’s why we’re sharing the latest updates from Square - all in one place. These new updates are designed to help Canadian restaurants serve more customers, streamline your operations and boost your bottom line.
All of the new products and features launching now and in the coming weeks can be found on the new What’s New webpage. Here’s a rundown of some of the most highly anticipated launches:
📱 Introducing Square Handheld: Move fast with a pocket-sized point of sale. Square Handheld fits right in your staff's apron or back pocket and weighs just 315g, handling everything from tableside ordering to payments and inventory management. More sales, fewer footsteps, happier customers [Learn more]
Square Handheld is a pocketable point of sale to drive more sales with fewer footsteps.
🍕 Upgraded Integration with DoorDash: Say goodbye to delivery headaches. Now you can manage menus, pricing and orders all within Square — with real-time syncing to keep everything running smoothly. [Connect to DoorDash]
Upgraded DoorDash integration makes it easier to manage your food deliveries.
✂️Item Splitting: No more napkin math. Split that appetizer or wine across multiple diners with just a few taps—quick, clean, and drama-free. [Learn more]
Quickly split individual items across multiple cheques.
But wait, there's more! We've rolled out even more new features:
- Access restaurant-specific features from Square Point of Sale [Learn more]
- Convenient bar tabs with pre-authorization [Learn more]
- Scan-to-pay QR codes on receipts [Learn more]
- Enhanced Square Kiosk with table ordering [Learn more]
- Streamlined menu setup and updates across locations [Learn more]
Ready to take your restaurant to the next level? Visit the What’s New page to explore these features and discover even more tools designed to help your business thrive.
🔮What’s Next?
These updates are part of our ongoing commitment to building tools that reflect how Canadian businesses really operate. And these latest improvements are a direct result of your feedback.
From simplifying service to streamlining operations, we’re focused on helping you future-proof your business with tools that evolve alongside you.
Keep an eye out for these ‘Coming soon’ features:
- Item combos for more convenient ordering
- Modifier quantities for improved customization
- An upgraded self-checkout experience on Square Kiosk with larger font, image-based menu navigation and faster load times
- Save on commission fees with new delivery options
- Simplified automation for quantity-based tax exemptions
💬 Got questions or feedback?
We’d love to hear from you. Drop your thoughts in the comments and our Community team will be here to help. Thanks for growing with Square.
