Square POS for every kind of business Run your business. Get paid the moment you sell.
Square puts payments, online orders, inventory, appointments and loyalty in one simple system, whether you run a restaurant, a shop, a salon or a food truck. HCS handles your setup, installs on site and trains your team, then backs you up with local support and 24/7 phone and remote support.
What Square means for your business.
Instant access
Your sales, available right away.
With a free Square Checking account, your Square sales land in your account the moment you make them. Spend them right away with the Square Debit Card.
One system
Everything works together.
Payments, online ordering, inventory, appointments, customer profiles, loyalty and reports all live in one place, so you are not piecing together different tools to run your business.
Setup to support
We handle it all.
HCS handles your setup, installs on site and trains your staff hands-on. After you go live, you get local support plus phone and remote support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No call center, ever.
Square POS for every kind of business.
One system, built around how you work. Square fits restaurants and bars, retail stores, salons and spas, and businesses on the move. Here is what it does for each one.
Square POS for restaurants and bars
Turn tables faster.
- Fast order entry with a customizable display, menu photos and coursing
- Table management and floor plans to help you turn more tables
- Take payments at the table, at the counter or online
- Online ordering that syncs with your POS, plus delivery partner integrations such as Uber Eats and DoorDash
- Staff clock-in and auto gratuity for larger parties, with payroll available
Download: Square for Restaurants one-pager
Square POS for retail stores
Know what is on your shelves.
- Real-time inventory across locations and online, so you never oversell
- Purchase orders and vendor profiles to order, track and receive stock
- Print barcode labels on supported printers and count stock with an iPhone or iPad camera
- In-store sales and online orders stay connected automatically
- Customer profiles, purchase history and loyalty rewards built in
Brochures: Beer, wine and liquor | Home goods | Clothing | Grocery and specialty | Retail overview
Square POS for salons, spas and services
Fill your calendar.
- Online booking, so clients schedule appointments or classes on their own
- Automated email and text reminders help reduce missed visits
- No-show protection with a card on file at booking
- Client history, texts and emails kept in one place
- Individual staff calendars, plus waitlists to refill open slots
Square POS for food trucks, markets and mobile sellers
Take payments anywhere.
- Accept contactless payments with just your phone
- A pocket-size handheld with a built-in barcode scanner that connects over Wi-Fi
- A portable terminal with a built-in receipt printer
- Tap, chip and mobile wallets, with offline mode to keep sales moving
- Invoices and payment links for customers who pay later or online
Do not see your type of business? Square works for many more. Tell us how you sell and we will recommend a setup. See the industries we serve →
Which Square setup fits your business?
A quick guide to what Square does for each type of business and the hardware we usually recommend. Not sure which fits? Call us and we will help you choose.
| Business type | What Square does for you | Hardware we usually recommend |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants and bars | Fast order entry, coursing, table management and floor plans, payments at the table, counter or online, online ordering with delivery partner integrations, auto gratuity and staff clock-in | Handheld, Register, Kiosk |
| Retail stores | Real-time inventory, purchase orders, barcode labels on supported printers, online and in-store sales kept in sync, customer profiles and loyalty | Register, Stand, Reader |
| Salons, spas and services | Online booking, email and text reminders, card on file for no-show protection, client history, staff calendars and waitlists | Stand, Terminal, Reader |
| Food trucks, markets and mobile | Contactless payments on a phone, a pocket handheld with a barcode scanner that connects over Wi-Fi, a portable terminal with a printer, offline mode and invoices | Handheld, Terminal, Reader |
Everything you need, in one place.
Payments built in
Tap, chip, mobile wallets and offline mode, all on one system.
Online ordering and eCommerce
Sync directly with your POS, so every sale lands in one place.
Inventory you can trust
Track stock across your in-store and online sales.
Customers who come back
Customer profiles, purchase history and loyalty tools are built in.
Reports and Square AI
See how your business is doing in real time, and get faster answers without digging through reports.
Plans that grow with you
Start on Square's free plan and move up to Plus or Premium when you need more. No long-term contract required.
Square hardware that fits your business.
Square Register
A complete point-of-sale system for busy counters, with a customer-facing display.
Square Terminal
A compact, all-in-one card machine with a built-in receipt printer. Runs on battery or wall power.
Square Handheld
A pocket-size POS with a built-in barcode scanner, for taking orders and payments at the table or on the sales floor.
Square Stand
A swiveling iPad stand that turns your iPad into a countertop POS.
Square Kiosk
Self-service ordering by voice and touch, so guests can order and pay on their own.
Square Reader
A small, portable reader for contactless and chip payments. Pairs with your phone or tablet over Bluetooth.
Pay up front or finance your hardware. Ask us for current options. Stand works with a compatible iPad. Kiosk requires a Square Plus or Premium subscription.
Watch Square at work.
Introducing Square Handheld
Watch on YouTube →Introducing Square AI for Better Business Insights
Watch on YouTube →Square Appointments: see it from your customer's side
Watch on YouTube →Getting started with Square is simple.
- 1
Sign up with Square
Use the Sign Up Now button to open your Square account through HCS.
- 2
Give us a call
Tell us how you sell. We set everything up around your business and install it on site.
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Go live with support
We train your team hands-on, and you have local support plus 24/7 phone and remote support.
Why get Square through HCS?
Hospitality Control Systems has been helping businesses find the right POS since 1988, and we were among the first dealers to offer Square. We are in Tallmadge, Ohio, and we install in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, West Virginia and beyond.
- Setup built around you. We configure Square around how your business actually operates.
- On-site installation and testing. We install your hardware and make sure everything works before you open.
- Hands-on training. We train you and your staff in person.
- 24/7 phone and remote support. Real people who know your system. No call center, ever.
- Local service. Equipment swaps, programming and on-site help from a team nearby.
- Square account set up under HCS. Your account and processing agreement are with Square. HCS does not control your deposits or withdraw your funds.
Square POS questions, answered.
What is Square POS?
Square POS is a point-of-sale system that puts card payments, online ordering, inventory, appointments, customer profiles, loyalty and reporting in one system. It works for restaurants and bars, retail stores, salons and other service businesses, and mobile sellers such as food trucks.
What kinds of businesses can use Square POS?
Restaurants and bars, retail stores, salons, spas and other appointment-based services, and food trucks, markets and other mobile businesses. Tell HCS how you sell and we will recommend the right Square setup for you.
What hardware does Square offer?
Square Register, Square Terminal, Square Handheld, Square Stand, Square Kiosk and Square Reader. You can start with just your phone and a card reader, then add more hardware as you grow. Stand works with a compatible iPad, and Kiosk requires a Square Plus or Premium subscription.
How much does Square POS cost?
Square offers a free plan, with Plus and Premium plans for businesses that need more. Hardware can be paid for up front or financed, and card processing fees apply to each sale. Pricing changes, so ask HCS for a current quote. We can review your current processing statement and show you how Square compares with what you pay today.
What is Square Checking and how does instant access work?
Square Checking is a free business checking account from Square with no monthly fees and no minimum balance. With it, your Square sales are available in your account right away, and you can spend them with the Square Debit Card. You sign up through Square, and eligibility rules apply.
Does Square work if my internet goes down?
Square has an offline mode that can keep card payments moving when your connection drops. Offline limits apply, so ask us how to set it up for your business.
What does HCS do besides sell Square?
HCS handles your setup around how your business actually operates, installs on site, tests everything and trains your staff hands-on. After you go live, you get local support plus phone and remote support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No call center, ever.
Where does HCS install Square?
HCS is based in Tallmadge, Ohio, near Akron, and installs in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, West Virginia and beyond.
Who holds my Square account and funds?
Your Square account and payment processing agreement are with Square. HCS is your dealer and support provider, and HCS does not control your deposits or withdraw your funds.
Can I see Square before I decide?
Yes. You can schedule a Square demo with HCS, or call 330-633-1221 and we will walk you through it.
Ready to get started with Square?
Sign up, then give us a call. We will set everything up for your business and get you ready to accept payments right away.
Want to see it first? Schedule a Square demo or request a quote.
Hospitality Control Systems
1267 Southeast Ave, Suite 5, Tallmadge, OH 44278
330-633-1221 | possales@hcs-pos.com
Features are from Square's published website and vary by plan and setup. Square Checking details and eligibility are set by Square. Ask us for current pricing and terms. POS and payment contracts are with the system providers.