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New Square data out today on how economic pressures are changing consumer spending and restaurant industry dynamics: 💰Tipping is trending downward across the board – from 15.17% to 14.99% on average, with even traditionally high-tipping bars seeing declines. As tips fall – and workers may start looking for better places to work – we could see a return to some labor insecurities for the industry. ☕ Oat milk is dominating coffee orders in coastal states, reaching nearly 50% of orders in places like New Mexico and Maine, while costs are dropping. 🍔 Quick-service restaurants are showing the strongest profitability metrics across the board, with fine dining leaning in on customer experience. 🥡 First-party online ordering is delivering 64% higher profit margins compared to third-party delivery platforms. Dive into our full report to see how restaurants are adapting to these changes and what it means for the industry’s future: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/e_cvvXc3

We partnered with Square to take a closer look at how hospitality profitability is holding up in 2025’s volatile economy.  By combining Square’s transaction data with our restaurant finance expertise, we analyzed how QSR, fast casual, and fine dining segments are stacking up across sales, margins, growth, and cost efficiency. 🔗 Dive into the full report: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/e9K8exYY

*clears throat* Some new data from the restaurant world: 📉 Average tips dropped below 15% for the first time in years 💸 First-party delivery is 64% more profitable than third-party 🥛 Nearly half of coffee drinkers in OR, ME, and NM are opting for oat milk Dig into the trends: squ.re/restaurantdata

In the first half of 2025, Chefs on Fire, presented by Square, brought together a curated group of 350+ of the hottest industry leaders across six cities—NYC, ATX, MIA, SF, ATL, and LA. Each event was fueled by strong partnerships and a shared commitment to building community. It’s all about the energy, conversations, and connections that come to life during these nights. So much more to come! ❤️🔥

We asked 4,000+ consumers how the industry is changing and what they want most. Now we’re bringing together beauty pros and business leaders to talk what’s working, what’s next, and what to focus on to stay ahead. You’ll learn: 💬 How to grow revenue with memberships, services, and retail 💬 What clients expect at checkout (hint: it’s fast and not cash) 💬 How AI helps teams save time and drive repeat bookings Register here: squ.re/futureofbeauty

Welcome to The Corner Store, where San Francisco entrepreneurs, makers, and business owners come together to share their journeys, exchange ideas, and inspire one another. It's more than a space—it's a celebration of what it means to show up for your neighborhood. ❤️

Square is partnering with UNCLE SHARKII POKE BAR, powering their tech-driven expansion across 23+ locations with our all-in-one restaurant platform. 🌊 Together, we're enabling franchisees to focus on what matters most – delivering exceptional cuisine and hospitality – while our integrated technology handles everything from payments to multi-location management. 🦈 https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gXhbsU5h

We’re excited to partner with UNCLE SHARKII POKE BAR, now powering operations in 23 locations with Square for Franchises. 🦈 What’s on the menu:  🚀 A setup designed for multi-location growth, all in one place  👀 Visibility across in-store and online ordering channels 🎯 Personalized rewards for their most loyal customers Uncle Sharkii is shaping the future of poke, one bowl (and location) at a time. Read more: squ.re/unclesharkii

It’s Friday—and I’m heading into the weekend feeling energized and proud to be Square. This week, Square launched our partnership with Jimmy Butler’s BIGFACE BRAND in our local corner store in the Mission, SF, from now through July 27th. Square has always been a brand rooted in culture, and I love seeing us show up in the neighborhood—empowering sellers and the communities they serve in new ways. This is what makes Square so special. Big thanks to the BIGFACE team for the partnership. Behind this cool activation are so many Squares fueled by our mission of economic empowerment—and they work every day to make it real. Huge congrats to Ashley Merolla and Jessica Zhang for bringing this partnership to life. And cheers to our incredible marketing team and the best creative team in the industry. This is why we do what we do. …and we’re only just getting started.

Small sellers asked. We delivered. Tap to Pay on iPhone is now live for over a million Cash App Businesses. The early results from our test speak volumes: Beta testers for Tap to Pay on iPhone saw 35% more inbound purchases. Why? Because accepting contactless payments means never missing a sale – whether your customer uses Cash App or not. “Tap to Pay on iPhone opens up sellers to businesses outside the Cash App community, to the growing share of customers who use contactless debit or credit cards, or a mobile wallet,” said Owen Jennings (OBJ), the Head of Business at Block (our parent company). “It’s a powerful way to ensure micro and nano sellers never miss a sale. We’re meeting them where they are - distributing Square’s industry leading tools to a new generation of smaller, next-gen sellers, natively within Cash App.” With just an iPhone and Cash App, sellers can now accept any contactless payment method. Zero additional hardware. Maximum opportunity. This is how we expand financial access for the next generation of entrepreneurs. Learn more about the new launch: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gUS8Md5r *Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). See cash.app for more details.