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Leading Restaurants Switch to Square Amid 16% F&B GPV Growth
Square announced that its food and beverage GPV grew 16% year-over-year in Q4 2025, citing restaurant switches to its platform for innovation, transparency, and ease of use.
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What changed
Square reported that gross payment volume (GPV) from its food and beverage sellers grew 16% year-over-year in Q4 2025, as more businesses from fine dining to breweries choose the platform. The announcement highlights operators switching to Square for its product innovation, ease of use, and transparent pricing. It also notes that Saucy Brew Works is rolling out Square Bitcoin payments to all its locations. The source includes standard disclaimers regarding Bitcoin availability and offline payment conditions.
Why a business should care
The growth indicates a trend of operators seeking platforms that save time and money. For operators considering Bitcoin, availability is restricted. For those using offline payments, understanding the specific conditions for reconnection and liability is important for managing risk.
Who it affects
Restaurant and hospitality operators using or considering Square for point-of-sale and payment processing.
What to consider doing
Operators should review Square’s platform features for ease of use and cost savings. Those interested in Bitcoin should note it is not offered to New York or non-US sellers. Operators using offline payments should ensure devices are reconnected to the internet within 24 hours of taking the first offline payment to avoid declines.
Uncertainty and risks
Bitcoin payments are subject to regulatory approval and availability changes. Offline payments may be declined if the device is not reconnected within 24 hours, and merchants are responsible for expired, declined, or disputed payments accepted while offline.
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