Square Register
Host stand and bar command center.
Square for Full ServicePace the room.
Pace the room.
Turn the
table.
Seat-level ordering, course firing, split checks and tableside payment — Square for full-service dining keeps servers on the floor and the kitchen in rhythm.
Authorized Square ResellerWhat you get
Square features that matter for full service restaurants
Custom floor plans
Drag-and-drop layouts with color-coded wait times so you spot a stalled table instantly.
Seat & course management
Cover counts, seat positions and course firing so every dish lands at the right seat at the right time.
Tableside ordering
Square Handheld sends orders to the kitchen from the table and takes payment on the spot.
Split & reopen checks
Split by item, seat or amount; reopen to comp or void and keep the original payment.
Reservations integrations
Connect OpenTable or SevenRooms so bookings and tables stay in sync.
Tip pooling & auto-gratuity
Pool tips by shift, add party-size gratuity automatically and report payouts cleanly.
Kitchen display system
Square KDS
An efficient kitchen display system you can rely on. Organize and fulfill orders from anywhere, in one affordable solution.
$30
Per month per device with Square Plus
$20
Per month per device with Square Premium
No matter what’s cooking, efficiency matters.
Keep orders synced with a direct link between front and back of house.
Customize ticket layouts, timers, and notifications to fit your kitchen’s unique setup.
Speed up operations with reports that give you insights on prep times and more.
Display orders from anywhere, on one screen.
Whether you take orders through POS, your online ordering page, or delivery apps like Postmates, everything is sent to and fulfilled directly from the kitchen.
Fulfill orders accurately, every time.
- Prioritize and organize orders with detailed ticket views, timers, and alerts.
- Send orders to the right prep stations to help boost order accuracy.
- Oversee order fulfillment and completion with Expeditor Mode.
Tailored to how your kitchen works.
Designed for flexibility, Square KDS works with your kitchen setup and processes to get the job done.
- Online orders
- Prep station
- Expeditor station
- Multiple stations
Built for your bottom line.
Easy to set up in minutes, with no installation costs. Spend less time training your staff, and more time getting orders out.
Kitchens that run on Square KDS
Square KDS sellers, quoted as published by Square. They are Square customers, not clients of squarepossystem.com.
"The KDS system that Square has put out there is one of the best systems on the market. The fact that yours has wireless internet connection is an absolute gem."
"Our KDS setup was so easy for Android devices in our line kitchen. Our tickets come in instantly for prepping orders and marking items as complete. It’s great to have that two-way ticket interaction that paper receipts can’t offer."
"Square KDS is amazing. It has allowed us to scale from when we first started, to where we are at now. It’s very simple to use and serves us well."
"We’re a quickly-growing fast casual restaurant with multiple locations in the heart of Manhattan. Our kitchen space is small, and our staff needs to move quickly. Square’s Android KDS helps us with easy-to-tap tickets and instant order details. The performance is great."
Recommended bundle
Hardware we pair with full service restaurants
Square Handheld
One per server — orders, payments and tips at the table.
Square KDS
Station-by-station screens for hot line, cold line and expo.
Straight answers
Full Service Restaurants FAQs
Does Square support coursing and seat management?
Yes. Square Plus includes seat management, course management, custom floor plans and Send & Stay so the kitchen can start prep before payment.
Can servers take payment at the table?
Yes. Square Handheld runs the full POS and accepts tap, chip and swipe tableside with tipping and digital receipts.
What does Square cost for a full service restaurant?
Square Plus is $49/month per location with 2.5% + 15¢ in-person processing, plus $30/month per KDS device. A typical Register + Handheld start-up is about $1,228 in hardware — we bundle, set up and train for free.
What is Square KDS?
Square KDS is a Kitchen Display System application that is Android-operated and allows you to view, track, and fulfill orders via digital tickets in your back of house, replacing traditional paper tickets and kitchen printers. KDS on Android is available for purchase on Square Shop.
How much does Square KDS cost, and what's included?
Square KDS starts at $30 per month per device (Square Plus) or $20 per month per device (Square Premium). For restaurants that need multiple KDS stations together with a more advanced point of sale, Square recommends the Square Premium plan. A Square Plus or Square Premium subscription is required to use KDS.
How do I set up Square KDS?
If you’re new to Square, you’ll first need to create an account. Next, head to your Square Dashboard to set up your KDS device(s). You’ll also need to download the Square KDS app on the Google Play Store to your Android device. Once activated, you can customize your KDS settings.
What hardware is Square KDS compatible with?
Square KDS is compatible with Android devices.