Square’s Future of Restaurants Report: 2025 Edition, released in July 2025, reveals that restaurant leaders across the U.S., Canada, U.K., and Australia are doubling down on technology (especially AI, automation, and loyalty programs) to boost customer retention and counteract rising costs and tightened consumer spending. Despite economic pressures, the majority remain optimistic. Many plan to expand locations, diversify menus, and adopt new services like subscriptions and in‑store events to keep diners engaged and drive revenue growth.