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19 Aug 2026, 15:51 UTC · 1h ago
Block's Square Expands OpenTable Tie-Up: Can Restaurant Adoption Grow?
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Zacks Investment Research
19 Aug 2026, 15:51 UTC · 1h ago
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Block's Square and OpenTable are expanding their partnership to integrate reservation, guest, payment, and transaction data. — Enhanced data integration increases the value proposition of Square's ecosystem, potentially driving higher merchant adoption and payment volumes for Block.
+0.40The expanded integration allows restaurant operators to link reservation history and dining preferences directly with spending and operational data. — This provides a competitive advantage in merchant services by improving CRM and loyalty capabilities for small-to-medium restaurant businesses.
+0.20Toast (TOST) remains a primary competitor with existing integrations across Resy, SevenRooms, and Tock, ending Q2 2026 with approximately 180,000 locations. — The presence of a strong competitor with similar capabilities limits the uniqueness of Block's expansion and suggests a highly contested market.
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The expanded partnership with OpenTable is expected to drive new customer acquisition and increase payment volumes.
Reported strong growth in locations, though mentioned as a key competitor to Square's expanding ecosystem.
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