In a rapidly evolving hospitality landscape, Canadian restaurant operators need technology partners who understand their challenges, speak their language, and evolve with their business. For more than four decades, Squirrel Systems has been that partner—not just as a POS provider, but as a trusted leader shaping the future of restaurant technology in Canada.
A Proud Canadian Company Supporting Canadian Restaurants
Founded and headquartered in Canada, Squirrel Systems has spent over 40 years enabling restaurant operators nationwide with innovations designed specifically for full‑service and hospitality environments. At the 2026 Restaurants Canada Show, Squirrel will celebrate it’s 42nd year supporting the Canadian restaurant community—showcasing new capabilities designed directly from operator feedback.
Trusted by Over Half of Canada’s Full‑Service Restaurant Chains
One of the most powerful indicators of leadership is trust. Today, more than half of Canada’s full‑service restaurant chains rely on Squirrel to run their operations—from front‑of‑house workflows to back‑office management. This deep market penetration underscores the system’s reliability, scalability, and long-standing reputation for excellence.
Innovation Built for the Realities of Canadian Hospitality
Squirrel isn’t a generic POS built in a vacuum—it’s a platform shaped by decades of collaboration with Canadian operators, including iconic brands across the country. As early innovators of touchscreen POS technology, Squirrel continues to push the industry forward with solutions purpose‑built for hospitality.
Recent advancements include:
- Squirrel Cloud POS Full‑Service Edition, engineered specifically for table‑service concepts needing both cloud flexibility and sophisticated workflow capabilities.
- Multi‑Location Management that lets operators launch new stores in minutes, deploy menu changes in real time, and centralize reporting across all locations.
- Enhanced Order & Pay‑at‑the‑Table integrations through a new payment partnership with Shift4, following their acquisition of Eigen Payments—bringing unified, secure payments to Canadian restaurants.
- New Order & Pay devices and enterprise tools unveiled at the National Restaurant Association Show, further strengthening chain‑level capabilities.
These innovations are shaped by operator feedback from leading brands such as The Keg, Cactus Club Cafe, Brown’s Social House, and others—ensuring the platform continues to evolve with the needs of Canadian restaurants.
Why Canadian Restaurants Benefit from Choosing Squirrel
1. Built for the Canadian market
Unlike many global POS companies trying to retrofit their solutions for North America, Squirrel was designed here—and continues to evolve based on Canadian and US requirements around payments, compliance, bilingual support, taxation, and operational workflows.
With deep experience supporting restaurants coast‑to‑coast, Squirrel understands what truly matters to local operators.
2. Enterprise‑grade capabilities for growing brands
From multi‑location chains to high‑volume dining rooms, Squirrel provides centralized control, consistent brand governance, real‑time reporting, and the ability to scale without operational friction.
3. Reliability trusted by iconic brands
When more than half of full‑service chains nationwide rely on one platform, it speaks volumes about dependability, uptime, and service quality. Squirrel’s reputation is built on long-standing partnerships and a commitment to enabling exceptional guest experiences.
4. Seamless, modern payments
With Shift4’s Canadian payments infrastructure now integrated with Squirrel, restaurants can unify ordering, gift cards, and card‑present transactions with enhanced security and simplicity.
5. Canadian-based support and hospitality experts
Squirrel’s support and implementation teams are located right here in Canada, ensuring operators receive responsive, hospitality‑focused service from people who understand their world and their urgency.
A Partner That Evolves With Your Business
Restaurants today face unprecedented pressures—from labor shortages to rising costs to ever‑shifting guest expectations. To thrive, they need technology that isn’t just functional—but adaptable, scalable, and proven.
With 40+ years of industry leadership, a strong track record of innovation, and deep market trust, Squirrel Systems continues to serve as the technology backbone for Canada’s most successful restaurant brands. Whether you’re operating a bustling full‑service dining room or scaling a multi‑unit concept nationwide, Squirrel gives you the tools and confidence to elevate your operations, empower your staff, and deliver remarkable guest experiences.
