Square for Restaurants, set up for how ghost kitchens actually run

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." The Orders tab manages on-premise, online and delivery-partner orders in one place. Roots Payments, an independent Square Reseller, sets it up and supports it for ghost kitchens.
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Payment solutions for ghost kitchens

How each solution supports ghost kitchens

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

Square for Restaurants

For ghost kitchens: Organize delivery meals and virtual-brand orders 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." The Orders tab manages on-premise, online and delivery-partner orders in one place. Roots Payments, an independent Square Reseller, sets it up and supports it for ghost kitchens.
  • 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

Square Integrations

For ghost kitchens: Connect Square transaction data with the tools used to manage brand orders, kitchen tickets and delivery totals, reducing repeated data entry. Square says sellers can "keep orders flowing even beyond your doors by integrating your favorite delivery partners like Uber Eats and DoorDash," and lists 100+ popular app integrations. DoorDash and Uber Eats menus, prices, hours and prep times are managed in Square. Roots Payments, an independent Square Reseller, sets it up and supports it for ghost kitchens.
  • Audit which apps you use and which ones Square can replace
  • Connect delivery partners and map menus, modifiers and prices
  • Set up accounting sync and test it against a real week of sales
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Square KDS

For ghost kitchens: Route delivery meals and virtual-brand orders 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." Every brand and app prints to one set of station screens. Roots Payments, an independent Square Reseller, sets it up and supports it for ghost kitchens.
  • 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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Square Online (websites)

For ghost kitchens: Give customers an online storefront for delivery meals and virtual-brand orders, 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." A direct ordering page for each brand avoids marketplace commissions on repeat customers. Roots Payments, an independent Square Reseller, sets it up and supports it for ghost kitchens.
  • 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 Banking

For ghost kitchens: Plan account and cash-flow workflows around income from delivery meals and virtual-brand orders and day-to-day operating expenses. Square describes Square Banking as a way to "access checking, savings, and loans for your business," and says sellers can "get instant access to your DoorDash and Uber Eats earnings with Square Checking." Square Checking gives faster access to DoorDash and Uber Eats earnings, per Square. Roots Payments, an independent Square Reseller, sets it up and supports it for ghost kitchens.
  • Walk you through which Square Banking features fit your cash flow
  • Set up transfer schedules and savings folders for taxes and slow seasons
  • Connect deposits to your accounting app
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Custom Development on Square

For ghost kitchens: Build a Square-based payment workflow around delivery meals and virtual-brand orders, with custom software for your operating process. Square publishes developer APIs, including the Orders API and Catalog API, that let approved apps create orders and manage items in a seller's Square account. Custom tools on Square's APIs can manage menus and reporting across brands. Roots Payments, an independent Square Reseller, sets it up and supports it for ghost kitchens.
  • Scope the workflow and confirm what Square already does natively
  • Design, build and test the integration (a Roots service, not a Square product)
  • Deploy, monitor and maintain it as Square's APIs change
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Custom Payment Integration

For ghost kitchens: Connect the payment flow for delivery meals and virtual-brand orders with your software and the operational records behind brand orders, kitchen tickets and delivery totals. Roots builds custom integrations that connect payment processing to ordering apps, accounting, inventory and reporting systems. Payment data can connect to your accounting and brand-level P&L.
  • Scope requirements and data flows
  • Build and test the integration
  • Deploy, monitor and maintain it
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Square for Restaurants questions

Questions ghost kitchen owners ask us before switching.
Square restaurant tools cover menus, orders and checkout. Roots configures the service workflow around your menu, staff and ordering channels.
Yes. We review your prep stations and ticket flow, then configure the selected kitchen display or printing workflow and train staff.
Bring your menu, modifiers, service model and kitchen stations. Roots uses these details to plan the workflow for ghost kitchens 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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