7.15.2024
Technology solution provider Square is bolstering its commitment to the food and beverage industry with a wave of new platform integrations, strategic partnerships, and a machine learning-powered recommendation engine designed to help restaurants thrive. These initiatives underscore Square’s dedication to providing a comprehensive and customizable technology ecosystem for restaurants of all sizes.
Square’s App Marketplace, launched a decade ago, has become a hub for restaurants seeking integrated solutions to optimize their operations. The latest additions to the marketplace include:
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SevenRooms: This integration allows restaurants to seamlessly manage reservations and access valuable customer insights directly within their Square POS. By centralizing key data, restaurants can personalize guest interactions and elevate the dining experience.
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Restaurant365: This industry-leading, cloud-based solution provides restaurants with comprehensive tools for managing accounting, workforce, and store operations, all integrated with Square’s platform.
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7shifts: This integration empowers operators with real-time access to restaurant performance data, including sales projections and labor costs, enabling data-driven decision-making for improved profitability.
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Popmenu: This integration provides restaurants with a powerful suite of tools to enhance their digital presence, automate marketing efforts, and manage online orders seamlessly within Square.
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Olo (Beta): This integration, currently in beta, will allow restaurants to manage orders from all their digital channels within their Square POS and kitchen display system (KDS), streamlining operations and improving order accuracy.
Data Highlights the Value of Square’s Integrated Ecosystem
Square’s commitment to building a robust ecosystem of integrated solutions is reflected in the impressive growth metrics:
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47% of Square’s food and beverage gross payment volume (GPV) in 2023 came from sellers using at least one integration.
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Restaurants using at least one integration experienced year-over-year GPV growth at more than double the rate of those using no integrations.
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45% of food and beverage sellers adopted a third-party solution within their first year of using Square.
These figures highlight the tangible benefits that restaurants are realizing by leveraging Square’s integrated platform and its extensive network of partner solutions.
Machine Learning Powers Personalized App Recommendations
To further enhance the discoverability of partner solutions, Square has launched a new recommendation engine powered by machine learning. This engine provides personalized app recommendations within a seller’s dashboard, tailored to their specific needs and business goals. Early results have shown a 26% increase in partner app conversion, demonstrating the effectiveness of this data-driven approach.
Strategic Partnerships Expand Square’s Reach and Impact
Square for Restaurants is also forging new strategic partnerships to expand its reach and impact within the food and beverage industry. These partnerships include:
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Performance Foodservice: As a One Source Solution Partner, Square’s software and hardware solutions are now promoted and sold to Performance Foodservice’s vast network of over 125,000 customers across the U.S. and Canada.
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State Restaurant Associations: Square has partnered with several state restaurant associations, including those in Illinois, California, and New York, to better understand the challenges and opportunities facing restaurants and tailor its solutions accordingly.
“Restaurants today rely on a variety of tools and services to drive operational efficiency, manage labor costs, and find new avenues for growth in an increasingly competitive and challenging landscape,” says Ming-Tai Huh, Square’s Head of Food and Beverage. “The value of ensuring food and beverage businesses can seamlessly build the technology stacks that best fit their operations is evident in the engagement and growth we’re seeing, and Square is committed to providing sellers with best-in-class integrations that help them more easily navigate the complexities of running and growing their business.”
Square’s latest initiatives demonstrate its ongoing commitment to empowering restaurants with the technology and resources they need to succeed. By expanding its ecosystem of integrations, leveraging machine learning for personalized recommendations, and forging strategic partnerships, Square is solidifying its position as a leading provider of comprehensive commerce solutions for the food and beverage industry.
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