Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Starting with a van, a parking lot, and a single Square Reader, Broad Street Oyster Co. has exploded into five restaurants and a team of over 100 people. Founder Christopher Tompkins shares his journey, detailing how Square's ecosystem — from the initial point of sale to sophisticated inventory tracking, labor management, and marketing tools — has been essential to scaling his business without missing a beat.
In this video, discover:
- How a simple Square Reader solved immediate payment needs at a pop-up.
- Why Square Dashboard is the critical app for real-time, multi-location business management.
- The power of Square's reporting for precise inventory and labor forecasting (from lobster rolls to condiments).
- How utilizing Square Loyalty and Marketing can build a loyal customer base and drive repeat business.
For Chris, "cash flow is the oxygen of a business," and Square provides the crucial detail and consolidation needed to keep that flow strong. See how Square can help you grow your business too!
Connect with us ⤵️
Subscribe: youtube.com/square
Instagram: instagram.com/square
TikTok: tiktok.com/@square
X: https://x.com/square
Web: squareup.com
Contact Sales: https://squ.re/yt_contactsales
At Square, we're so much more than the little white card reader. We're helping businesses of all sizes start, run, and grow every day. Whether it's the food truck that's establishing a brick-and-mortar restaurant, the former sole proprietor adding her first employees, or the entrepreneur expanding from one location to 10, as our sellers scale, so do our solutions. We all grow together.
Starting with a van, a parking lot, and a single Square Reader, Broad Street Oyster Co. has exploded into five restaurants and a team of over 100 people. Founder Christopher Tompkins shares his journey, detailing how Square's ecosystem — from the initial point of sale to sophisticated inventory tracking, labor management, and marketing tools — has been essential to scaling his business without missing a beat.
In this video, discover:
- How a simple Square Reader solved immediate payment needs at a pop-up.
- Why Square Dashboard is the critical app for real-time, multi-location business management.
- The power of Square's reporting for precise inventory and labor forecasting (from lobster rolls to condiments).
- How utilizing Square Loyalty and Marketing can build a loyal customer base and drive repeat business.
For Chris, "cash flow is the oxygen of a business," and Square provides the crucial detail and consolidation needed to keep that flow strong. See how Square can help you grow your business too!
Connect with us ⤵️
Subscribe: youtube.com/square
Instagram: instagram.com/square
TikTok: tiktok.com/@square
X: https://x.com/square
Web: squareup.com
Contact Sales: https://squ.re/yt_contactsales
At Square, we're so much more than the little white card reader. We're helping businesses of all sizes start, run, and grow every day. Whether it's the food truck that's establishing a brick-and-mortar restaurant, the former sole proprietor adding her first employees, or the entrepreneur expanding from one location to 10, as our sellers scale, so do our solutions. We all grow together.
