Market overview
The global restaurant point of sale market is worth USD 15.3 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 36.1 bn by 2036, growing at a 9.0% CAGR. United States is the largest country market and Software and subscriptions is the largest by component segment.
| Scope | Point of sale systems for restaurants and food service: terminals, kiosks, handhelds, kitchen display, software subscriptions and integrated payments revenue. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Travel and Tourism |
| Value 2025 | USD 14.0 bn |
| Value 2026 | USD 15.3 bn |
| Value 2036 | USD 36.1 bn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 9.0% |
| Volume 2026 | 7,375 thousand terminals |
| Volume 2036 | 16,610 thousand terminals |
| Average price 2026 | USD 2,069 per terminal |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Restaurant Point of Sale market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 15.3 bn |
| 2027 | USD 16.6 bn |
| 2028 | USD 18.1 bn |
| 2029 | USD 19.8 bn |
| 2030 | USD 21.5 bn |
| 2031 | USD 23.5 bn |
| 2032 | USD 25.6 bn |
| 2033 | USD 27.9 bn |
| 2034 | USD 30.4 bn |
| 2035 | USD 33.1 bn |
| 2036 | USD 36.1 bn |
Restaurant Point of Sale market segmentation
By component
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software and subscriptions | 44.0% | 50.3% | USD 6.7 bn | 10.5% |
| Hardware | 34.0% | 24.5% | USD 5.2 bn | 5.5% |
| Payments and services | 22.0% | 25.2% | USD 3.4 bn | 10.5% |
By restaurant type
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick service | 38.0% | 38.4% | USD 5.8 bn | 9.1% |
| Full-service | 34.0% | 32.8% | USD 5.2 bn | 8.6% |
| Cafes, bars and bakeries | 16.0% | 16.2% | USD 2.4 bn | 9.1% |
| Hotels, catering and others | 12.0% | 12.7% | USD 1.8 bn | 9.6% |
By deployment
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud | 72.0% | 83.2% | USD 11.0 bn | 10.6% |
| Hybrid | 16.0% | 11.7% | USD 2.4 bn | 5.6% |
| On-premise | 12.0% | 5.1% | USD 1.8 bn | 0.1% |
By terminal type
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed countertop terminals | 42.0% | 34.0% | USD 6.4 bn | 6.7% |
| Tablet and mobile POS | 34.0% | 40.0% | USD 5.2 bn | 10.8% |
| Self-order kiosks | 14.0% | 18.0% | USD 2.1 bn | 11.8% |
| Handheld order devices | 10.0% | 8.0% | USD 1.5 bn | 6.6% |
By business size
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-site independents | 36.0% | 32.0% | USD 5.5 bn | 7.7% |
| Small chains (2 to 20 sites) | 28.0% | 27.0% | USD 4.3 bn | 8.6% |
| Mid-size chains | 20.0% | 22.0% | USD 3.1 bn | 10.0% |
| Large enterprise chains | 16.0% | 19.0% | USD 2.4 bn | 10.9% |
Top 25 countries for restaurant point of sale by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 82.0% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 95.3%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | USD 5.2 bn | 34.0% | USD 11.2 bn | 8.0% |
| 2 | China | USD 2.1 bn | 14.0% | USD 6.1 bn | 11.0% |
| 3 | United Kingdom | USD 839 mn | 5.5% | USD 1.8 bn | 8.0% |
| 4 | Japan | USD 763 mn | 5.0% | USD 1.5 bn | 6.9% |
| 5 | India | USD 763 mn | 5.0% | USD 2.6 bn | 13.1% |
| 6 | Germany | USD 687 mn | 4.5% | USD 1.5 bn | 8.0% |
| 7 | Canada | USD 610 mn | 4.0% | USD 1.4 bn | 8.4% |
| 8 | France | USD 534 mn | 3.5% | USD 1.2 bn | 8.0% |
| 9 | Australia | USD 534 mn | 3.5% | USD 1.2 bn | 8.4% |
| 10 | Brazil | USD 458 mn | 3.0% | USD 1.3 bn | 11.0% |
| 11 | South Korea | USD 351 mn | 2.3% | USD 831 mn | 9.0% |
| 12 | Italy | USD 295 mn | 1.9% | USD 647 mn | 8.2% |
| 13 | Spain | USD 247 mn | 1.6% | USD 585 mn | 9.0% |
| 14 | Netherlands | USD 208 mn | 1.4% | USD 459 mn | 8.3% |
| 15 | Mexico | USD 174 mn | 1.1% | USD 441 mn | 9.7% |
| 16 | United Arab Emirates | USD 146 mn | 1.0% | USD 372 mn | 9.8% |
| 17 | Singapore | USD 124 mn | 0.8% | USD 293 mn | 9.0% |
| 18 | Saudi Arabia | USD 104 mn | 0.7% | USD 264 mn | 9.8% |
| 19 | Turkey | USD 87 mn | 0.6% | USD 220 mn | 9.7% |
| 20 | Indonesia | USD 73 mn | 0.5% | USD 184 mn | 9.7% |
| 21 | Sweden | USD 61 mn | 0.4% | USD 134 mn | 8.2% |
| 22 | Poland | USD 52 mn | 0.3% | USD 123 mn | 9.0% |
| 23 | South Africa | USD 43 mn | 0.3% | USD 101 mn | 9.0% |
| 24 | Thailand | USD 37 mn | 0.2% | USD 90 mn | 9.4% |
| 25 | Switzerland | USD 31 mn | 0.2% | USD 69 mn | 8.4% |
| Rest of world | USD 716 mn | 4.7% | USD 1.7 bn | 9.0% |
Source: Compare Market Research analysis.
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- Toast
- Block (Square)
- Oracle
- NCR Voyix
- Fiserv (Clover)
- Lightspeed
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- PAR Technology
- Revel Systems
- TouchBistro
- SpotOn
- Shift4
- Agilysys
- Zonal
- Petpooja
- Olo
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- Lavu
- Qu
- Epos Now
- Foodics
- Tabit
- Loyverse
- HungerRush
- Menusifu
Research methodology
Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the restaurant point of sale market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.
The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 9.0% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by component, by restaurant type, by deployment, by terminal type, by business size. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.
Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.
Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the restaurant point of sale market?
The global restaurant point of sale market is estimated at USD 14.0 bn in 2025 and USD 15.3 bn in 2026.
How fast will the restaurant point of sale market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 36.1 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 9.0% from 2026, an increase of USD 20.9 bn.
Which country is the largest market for restaurant point of sale?
United States is the largest market by revenue at USD 5.2 bn in 2026, 34.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 53.5%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, India is growing fastest at 13.1% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which restaurant point of sale segment is largest?
In the by component split, Software and subscriptions is the largest segment with 44.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading restaurant point of sale companies?
Global leaders include Toast, Block (Square), Oracle, NCR Voyix.
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