What’s actually different about Toast in Ireland?

From higher revenue1 to restaurant-specific features and tools tailored to meet the unique needs of your restaurant, we laid out the top reasons 171,000+* locations of all kinds choose Toast.

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Toast vs. Square

Why go with Toast over Square?

  • Hospitality-first software 

    Purpose-built functionality for foodservice and hospitality, featuring advanced menu mapping, reliable offline mode, and more.

  • Technology that grows with you

    Flat-rate pricing² that won’t push you into higher tiers as your business grows.

  • Hardware that keeps up with the rush

    Elegantly designed hardware, built to withstand the demands of busy restaurant life.

Toast vs. Clover

Why go with Toast over Clover?

  • All your operations connected in one place

    With built-in reservations, gift cards, and online ordering—no need for third-party add-ons. Manage your restaurant smoothly on a single platform, or integrate with the tools you already trust—it’s entirely up to you.

  • Hospitality-first software 

    Designed specifically for foodservice and hospitality businesses.

  • Support designed around restaurant hours

    Get 24/7 customer support wherever you are, ready to help resolve any issues in real time.

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[IE] Toast vs. Lightspeed Toast Flex 3

Toast vs. Lightspeed

Why go with Toast over Lightspeed?

  • Hospitality-first software 

    Purpose-built functionality for foodservice and hospitality, with advanced menu mapping, discounting, and more.

  • Built to work better together

    Native applications such as reservations, staff scheduling and more built to seamlessly work together.

  • Hardware that keeps up with the rush

    Beautifully designed hardware that’s built to stand up to restaurant life.

Toast vs. ePOS Now

Why go with Toast over ePOS Now?

  • All your operations connected in one place

    Built-in reservations, gift cards, and online ordering — no third-party add-ons required. Run your restaurant seamlessly on one platform, or integrate with the tools you already use — it’s your choice.

  • Hospitality-first software 

    Advanced functionality that is purpose-built for foodservice and hospitality (instead of every type of business)

  • Support designed around restaurant hours

    24/7 customer support, wherever you are, to solve your issues in real time (at no extra cost)

[IE] Toast vs. ePOS Now Toast Flex 3

Toast restaurants have higher revenue and higher ratings

Our analysis of hundreds of thousands of restaurants reveals the positive effect Toast has on both profitability and customer satisfaction.

higher revenue
30% more revenue

Revenue at Toast restaurants is, on average, over 30% greater than the average restaurant.3

12% less likely to close

New restaurants using Toast are 12% less likely to close in their first year than the average restaurant.4

fewer closings

More ways to get help when you need it — 24/7/365

Whether it’s the middle of the night or a holiday, you’ll always have a live restaurant expert to speak with and a library of resources at your fingertips.

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One-to-one support from a restaurant expert is just a tap away with the Toast Now app.

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We regularly update Toast Central and Toast Classroom with resources you can quickly refer to during a shift. Feel free to have a look!

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  1. Based on third party market research of average annual revenue of 875K restaurants compared to the average annual GMV of US Toast customers from Jan 1 2023-December 31 2023.

  2. Flat-rate software pricing available for most products. Select optional add-on products may be offered with other pricing models.

  3. Based on the National Restaurant Association's 2015 report citing a 30% failure rate as the norm in the US restaurant industry, compared to Toast restaurants continuing payment processing on Toast 13 months after opening (between January 1, 2022 and April 1, 2023).

  4. Pricing applies to new customers and single locations only. Pricing includes first hardware terminal subscription. Additional charges apply for subsequent devices. Terms and conditions apply. See link for more details.

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*As of Q1 2026.

**These results are self-reported by customer. Individual results will vary.

***Battery life will vary based on many factors including system settings and usage.