How popular isSquare for Restaurants?
In September 2026, people searched for Square for Restaurants by name about 2,400 times worldwide, a 33.3% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 2.2% of all global restaurant management software searches, placing Square for Restaurants sixth out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about restaurant management software, Square for Restaurants appeared in three of the five answers and was the second most recommended of the six.
Square for Restaurants is the sixth most searched of 6 competitors and the second most recommended in AI answers.
ToastShare of searches 38.9%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
LightspeedShare of searches 26.1%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Restaurant365Share of searches 13.9%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
MarketManShare of searches 11.3%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –- Square for RestaurantsShare of searches 2.2%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top restaurant management software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Square for Restaurants was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Square for Restaurants is the second most recommended of the six.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Toast4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Restaurant3654 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Lightspeed3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Square for Restaurants3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
TouchBistro1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- MarketMan0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about restaurant management software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which restaurant management system should I go to?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best restaurant management systems?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best restaurant management system for day to day operations?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“restaurant management software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“system for restaurants”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which restaurant management software compete with Square for Restaurants?
Share of searches by month for Toast, Lightspeed, Restaurant365, MarketMan, TouchBistro, Square for Restaurants. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Toast | Lightspeed | Restaurant365 | MarketMan | TouchBistro | Square for Restaurants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 37.2% | 29.1% | 11% | 11% | 9% | 2.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 35.1% | 28.8% | 12.6% | 12.6% | 8.4% | 2.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 37.9% | 25.6% | 13.6% | 11.1% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 38.6% | 25.5% | 14% | 11.5% | 7.7% | 2.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 39.1% | 26.9% | 11.9% | 11.9% | 7.9% | 2.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 37.7% | 30.6% | 11% | 11% | 7.4% | 2.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 38.6% | 28.8% | 11.4% | 11.4% | 7.6% | 2.2% |
| May 2026 | 38.7% | 28.6% | 11.4% | 11.4% | 7.6% | 2.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 40.5% | 24.8% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 8.2% | 2% |
| Jul 2026 | 39.3% | 25.4% | 11% | 11% | 11% | 2.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 37.2% | 29.6% | 13.1% | 10.7% | 7.2% | 2.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 38.9% | 26.1% | 13.9% | 11.3% | 7.6% | 2.2% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 38.9% | 41.5K | -0.81% | +1.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 26.1% | 27.9K | -16.5% | -3.5 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 13.9% | 14.8K | 0% | +0.7 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 11.3% | 12.1K | 0% | +0.6 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 7.6% | 8.1K | 0% | +0.4 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 2.2% | 2.4K | 0% | +0.1 points |
1.
Toast38.9%
Held 1st. 41.5K estimated branded searches, -0.81% vs prior month. Share +1.7 points.
26.1%
Held 2nd. 27.9K estimated branded searches, -16.5% vs prior month. Share -3.5 points.
13.9%
Held 3rd. 14.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.
11.3%
Held 4th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
7.6%
Held 5th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
2.2%
Held 6th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
Compare popularity between Square for Restaurants and its closest rivals
- Square for Restaurants vs Toast: compare popularity
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- Square for Restaurants vs MarketMan: compare popularity
- Square for Restaurants vs TouchBistro: compare popularity
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Every comparison with Square for Restaurants
5 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Square for Restaurants changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Square for Restaurants worldwide fell from 3.6K to 2.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Square for Restaurants’ share of searches among restaurant management software worldwide held steady, from 2.7% to 2.2%.
How did search popularity change for restaurant management software worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Toast gained share of searches among restaurant management software worldwide, from 37.2% to 38.9%.
In September 2026, Restaurant365 gained share of searches among restaurant management software worldwide, from 13.1% to 13.9%.
In September 2026, MarketMan gained share of searches among restaurant management software worldwide, from 10.7% to 11.3%.
In September 2026, Lightspeed lost share of searches among restaurant management software worldwide, from 29.6% to 26.1%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Square for Restaurants worldwide fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 3.6K to 2.4K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for TouchBistro worldwide fell 33.1% over 12 measured months, from 12.1K to 8.1K in September 2026.
How are Square for Restaurants’ branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Square for Restaurants’ name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- square for restaurants
Who owns Square for Restaurants?
Square for Restaurants is owned by 
Block. Brandwave also tracks 
Afterpay, Square, Square for Retail and Square Loyalty, owned by the same company, worldwide.
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