A loyalty program regulars actually use, built on Square Loyalty

Square describes its loyalty tools as a way to "build a loyalty program with custom points and rewards" and "run one-time or recurring promotions offering bonus points." Rewards tied to the customer's phone number don't need a card or app at the window. Roots Payments, an independent Square Reseller, sets it up and supports it for drive-thru coffee stands.
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Payment solutions for drive-thru coffee stands

How each solution supports drive-thru coffee stands

See what each option adds to the way your business takes and tracks payments.

Square Hardware Setup

For drive-thru coffee stands: Choose and configure Square checkout equipment for drinks, pastries and coffee beans, including counter, mobile and staff workflows. Square describes Square Register as a way to "run your entire business right out of the box with a fully integrated, two-screen solution," and Square Handheld as "the powerful, feature-packed POS that fits in your pocket." A Square Handheld lets staff take orders and payments car by car down the line. Roots Payments, an independent Square Reseller, sets it up and supports it for drive-thru coffee stands.
  • Recommend a device mix for your layout; you purchase directly from Square
  • Plan network, power and mounting before install day
  • Configure devices, printer profiles and device codes
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Square for Restaurants

For drive-thru coffee stands: Organize drinks, pastries and coffee beans with menu modifiers, kitchen routing and front-of-house checks in one restaurant workflow. Square describes its restaurant POS as "a business technology solution built for single- and multi-location full-service restaurants, quick-service restaurants, fast-casual restaurants, bars, breweries, and multi-concept restaurants." Offline mode and fast drink modifiers keep the window moving when the connection is spotty. Roots Payments, an independent Square Reseller, sets it up and supports it for drive-thru coffee stands.
  • Recommend the Square plan and device mix that fits your service style
  • Build menus, modifiers, taxes, service charges and tip settings before opening day
  • Configure floor plans, printer and KDS routing, and team permissions
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Square Online (websites)

For drive-thru coffee stands: Give customers an online storefront for drinks, pastries and coffee beans, with ordering and fulfillment choices suited to your business. Square says its online ordering lets customers "order ahead for free in-person pickup or with on-demand delivery — all without marketplace commissions." Order-ahead lets commuters pay before they pull up. Roots Payments, an independent Square Reseller, sets it up and supports it for drive-thru coffee stands.
  • Sync and tidy your menu so photos, modifiers and hours are correct online
  • Set pickup windows, prep times and delivery zones
  • Connect Order with Google and add Order Now buttons to your site and socials
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Square Loyalty

For drive-thru coffee stands: Create a rewards program around drinks, pastries and coffee beans, with earning rules tied to how customers shop. Square describes its loyalty tools as a way to "build a loyalty program with custom points and rewards" and "run one-time or recurring promotions offering bonus points." Rewards tied to the customer's phone number don't need a card or app at the window. Roots Payments, an independent Square Reseller, sets it up and supports it for drive-thru coffee stands.
  • Design a reward structure that fits your margins and visit frequency
  • Set up enrollment prompts at the POS, kiosk and online checkout
  • Pair loyalty with automated marketing campaigns

Square KDS

For drive-thru coffee stands: Route drinks, pastries and coffee beans to kitchen displays so preparation teams can follow tickets and order status. Square describes Square KDS as "an efficient kitchen display system you can rely on. Organize and fulfill orders from anywhere, in one affordable solution." A small screen queues drinks in car order so the barista never loses track. Roots Payments, an independent Square Reseller, sets it up and supports it for drive-thru coffee stands.
  • Map your line (stations, expo, bar) and route each item category
  • Mount and network KDS devices and test ticket flow before service
  • Tune timers, colors and bump behavior with your kitchen lead
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Mobile Payments

For drive-thru coffee stands: Collect payments for drinks, pastries and coffee beans away from a fixed counter, with transactions recorded against the sale or job. Roots sets up mobile card acceptance with wireless terminals and phone-based readers for businesses that sell away from a fixed counter. Cellular terminals keep stands without reliable Wi-Fi taking cards.
  • Pick terminals that fit your connectivity at each location
  • Program tips, taxes and receipts
  • Test connectivity at your usual sites
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Square Loyalty questions

Questions coffee shop owners ask us before switching.
Square Loyalty can award points based on visits, spending or selected items and categories. Roots helps choose rules that fit your business.
Yes. We help configure the reward structure and train staff on enrollment and redemption so customers understand the program.
Bring your repeat-visit goals, reward rules and checkout workflow. Roots uses these details to plan the workflow for drive-thru coffee stands and prepare a clear setup scope.
See Square’s official pages for current software, hardware and processing prices. Request a quote for your Roots setup or custom project. Consultations and payment reviews are free.

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