The next-generation Square Point of Sale app merges industry-specific tools into a single platform, empowering businesses to adapt, grow, and streamline operations effortlessly.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. - Square, the financial services and digital payments leader, has unveiled its next-generation Square Point of Sale app, consolidating its suite of industry-specific tools into a single, customizable platform. Designed to meet the evolving needs of over four million sellers, the app eliminates operational friction and accelerates growth for restaurants, retailers, service providers, and hybrid businesses.

🆕 Meet the new Square Point of Sale app. Smarter, faster, and built for the way you work — all in one place.

Your business has evolved. Your point of sale should too.

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— Square (@Square) April 24, 2025

Why It Matters:
The modern business landscape demands agility. Breweries morph into full-service restaurants, spas expand into subscription services, and retailers host community events-all while managing inventory, staffing, and multi-channel sales. Square’s unified app provides tailored solutions for these challenges, enabling sellers to pivot without switching platforms.

Key Features Driving Impact:

• Industry-Specific Modes: Seven specialized modes, including Quick Service, Full Service, Bar, Retail, Bookings, Services, and Standard, offer purpose-built tools for unique workflows.

• Seamless Scalability: Sellers can add modes as they diversify, avoiding the need for separate apps or costly upgrades.

• Enhanced Discovery: Early testing shows an 80% increase in feature adoption compared to previous Square POS versions, thanks to intuitive design and centralized access.

Real-World Success:
Lorena Cortez, founder of San Francisco’s hybrid mercantile and cafe The Mellow, highlights the app’s role in managing her multi-faceted business: “Square lets us flow between retail, cafe, and barbershop operations while keeping inventory and customer interactions seamless.”

Expert Insight:
“Sellers no longer need to choose between depth and breadth,” says Willem Ave, Square’s Head of Product. “This app delivers specialized tools for complex industries while maintaining the simplicity Square is known for.”

What’s Next:
Square will debut new platform enhancements and modes in its inaugural Square Releases event on May 13, signaling ongoing innovation for sellers of all sizes.

The Bottom Line:
By unifying payments, inventory, and operational tools into one adaptable app, Square empowers businesses to focus on growth-not logistics. Whether scaling a cafe or launching a pop-up shop, sellers now have a future-proof partner in commerce.

For more details, visit Square’s official announcement here.