Global Restaurant Point-of-Sale (POS) Terminals Market 2025-2035

Restaurant Point-of-Sale (POS) Terminals Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Product (Fixed, and Mobile), by Deployment (Cloud-Based, and On-Premise), by End-User (Full-Service Restaurant (FSR), Quick Service Restaurant (QSR), Institutional, and Others) Forecast Period (2025-2035)

Industry Overview

Restaurant Point-of-Sale (POS) terminals market was valued at $16.8 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $37.6 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 7.6% during the forecast period (2025–2035). The restaurant POS terminals market is growing at a high pace, owing to the rising demand for automation in the restaurant landscape as well as higher efficiency and customer experience. POS systems are quickly integrated by restaurants with an aim of simplifying the process of taking orders and making payments, and ensuring the management of an inventory. The market is also being driven by the need to have advanced solutions such as real-time analytics, customer relationship management, and the ability to integrate smoothly with the digital platform.

Furthermore, due to the scalability and affordability, cloud-based POS solutions are becoming more popular. The systems make it possible to have control over different locations in a centralized way that facilitates consistent operational processes and informed decision-making. In addition, the shifting consumer behavior in the form of preferences to use contactless payment, self-service, and online ordering is making restaurants explore the usage of modern POS solutions.

Market Dynamics

Cloud-Based Segment to Hold a Significant Share in the Market

The cloud-based segment of the POS terminal market is rapidly growing, driven by cloud migration, the increasing popularity of digital and contactless payments, and the demand for scalable, cost-effective solutions. The segment helps businesses to manage their multiple locations' operations in real-time, with efficient integration with the accounting and inventory systems, and better data security. Furthermore, cloud POS systems are adaptable and scalable, which means businesses can grow normally, without making huge investments in hardware. It possesses automatic updates of software, a good security level featuring data encryption, and can enhance customer experience by allowing mobile checkouts. This makes cloud-based POS a perfect choice for contemporary, multi-site, and mobile enterprises that need cost-effective, efficient, and hassle-free solutions.

Market Segmentation

• Based on the product, the market is segmented into fixed and mobile.
• Based on the deployment, the market is segmented into cloud-based and on-premises.
• Based on the end-user, the market is segmented into full-service restaurants (FSR), quick service restaurants (QSR), institutional, and others.

Mobile Solution Segment Holds a Significant Portion of the Global Restaurant POS Terminals Market

Mobile POS solutions, which typically operate on tablets or smartphones, have gained popularity due to their flexibility. These systems allow servers to take orders and process payments directly at the table, significantly enhancing the overall dining experience. Various restaurant management tools such as inventory management (tracking), scheduling, and customer relationship management are being incorporated within modern POS systems, which can make daily operations smoother and reduce data entry work. Restaurants are advancing POS data to analyze customer preferences, identify popular menu items, understand peak business hours, and discover emerging trends, enabling better business intelligence decisions. Additionally, the diverse needs of restaurants create a demand for customizable and scalable POS systems, enabling businesses to implement solutions tailored to their specific requirements and to scale efficiently as they grow.

Regional Outlook

The global restaurant POS terminals market is further divided by region, including North America (the US and Canada), Europe (the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, and the Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (India, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand, ASEAN Countries, and the Rest of Asia-Pacific), and the Rest of the World (the Middle East & Africa, and Latin America).

North America Dominates the Global Restaurant POS Terminals Market

North America held the largest market share due to the rising popularity of the restaurant industry and a significant concentration of companies offering POS software. Advanced POS solutions were becoming more and more popular throughout the region because restaurants wanted ways to improve the delivery of their day-to-day work and overcome all existing issues in the industry. The companies that are taking advantage of these prospects have moved into the North American market in large numbers. For instance, in May 2025, Global Payments introduced its new Genius POS system, which serves small and medium-sized companies with particular emphasis on restaurants and retailers. Genius is a front office business solution that combines POS platforms of Global Payments into one highly customizable solution, offering functions of waitlists, reservations, real-time reporting, tableside payments, inventory management, and marketing tools.

Asia-Pacific is Expected to be the Fastest-Growing Region

The Asia-Pacific (POS) terminals market is set for strong growth, driven by rapid urbanization in emerging economies and the expansion of the food sector, particularly in urban and suburban regions as people relocate for work. Restaurant owners are increasingly adopting POS terminals to efficiently handle high customer volumes and streamline operations. In India, the widespread adoption of digital bill payment systems is a key factor fueling market expansion, boosting transaction efficiency and customer convenience while supporting the broader digital transformation of the food service industry. This increase in online payments indicates how advanced POS systems are becoming crucial in restaurants and is also part of a broader trend to embrace technology and ease of operation in the Indian restaurant industry. Zomato introduced a new POS developer platform in September 2024 to assist restaurants in streamlining and optimizing their operations. The platform provides fast onboarding, consistent API documentation, and live API testing to enable POS partners to activate quickly and scale on new features.

Market Players Outlook

The major companies operating in the global restaurant point-of-sale (POS) terminals market include Lightspeed Commerce Inc., NCR Payment Solutions LLC, Oracle Corp., Square Capital LLC, and Toast, Inc., among others. The players in the market are exploiting business growth and production of innovative products through partnerships, collaborations, mergers, and acquisitions to stay in position in the market.

Recent Developments

• In May 2025, Square introduced new hardware and software innovations designed to help restaurants grow and succeed. These include its most powerful and portable point-of-sale device to date, along with restaurant-specific features and enhancements. Many food and beverage sellers have successfully built resilient businesses with the help of Square’s user-friendly technology that effectively balances scalability and hospitality.
• In January 2025, NCR Corp. announced the market availability of the P1230 and P1530 POS terminals that deliver more processing power, higher reliability, and ease-of-use, all in an energy-efficient and award-winning design. These new terminals are equipped with the latest Intel high-performance Atom D2700 Dual-Core processors. They also incorporate features such as passive cooling technology, LED displays, and solid-state technology, resulting in significant energy efficiency and stability due to minimal power consumption. Overall, the combination of these advancements drives improvements in both energy efficiency and reliability.
• In June 2024, Shift4 purchased a majority ownership interest in Vectron, which would give Shift4 ~65,000 POS sites in Europe, local product knowledge, and a European distribution network of ~300 POS resellers. The company has also completed its previously announced acquisition of Revel Systems, which will provide Shift4 with approximately 18,000+ merchant locations and an estimated $17 billion payment opportunity.
• In January 2023, a new POS solution, DISH POS, launched in France that makes it easier for HoReCa owners to manage, administer, and optimize their business and operational processes. DISH POS is an intelligent, all-in-one, cloud-based POS system that makes it easy for HoReCa operators to manage, administer, and optimize their business and operational processes.

The Report Covers

• Market value data analysis of 2024 and forecast to 2035.
• Annualized market revenues ($ million) for each market segment.
• Country-wise analysis of major geographical regions.
• Key companies operating in the global restaurant point-of-sale (POS) terminals market. Based on the availability of data, information related to new products and relevant news is also available in the report.
• Analysis of business strategies by identifying the key market segments positioned for strong growth in the future.
• Analysis of market-entry and market expansion strategies.
• Competitive strategies by identifying ‘who-stands-where’ in the market.

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