21 Companies That Use Squareup [2024]

Updated: May 21st, 2022

A point-of-sale (POS) application designed to provide businesses with a reliable and fast POS system. It enables you to take payments using your iOS or Android devices and can be implemented on the counter or on-the-go.

We put together a list of the biggest companies that use Squareup, along with some Squareup testimonials and Squareup case studies.

Here's the list:

1. Dan Chan Presents: Virtual Magic Shows

Dan Chan Presents: Virtual Magic Shows is a virtual magician started by Daniel Chan in 1999. Dan Chan Presents: Virtual Magic Shows uses Squareup for their business.

Squareup Testimonial

I’ve used this tool for several years now, and they offer a fast and easy way to process all my client’s credit card payments.

Daniel Chan, on starting Dan Chan Presents: Virtual Magic Shows ($12,000/month)   full story ➜

Revenue
$12K / month
Team
1 founders / 4 employees

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How I Left A Lucrative Job To Start A $12K/Month Magic Shows Business

Dan Chan Presents, LLC is a unique company specializing in sophisticated magic entertainment for savvy corporate audiences, earning $160K performing live, and was able to pivot to virtual events during the COVID-19 pandemic, expanding marketing reach performing internationally, and being featured multiple times in Business Insider and The Hustle.

About
Daniel started Dan Chan Presents: Virtual Magic Shows over 24 years ago
Revenue
Daniel grew the business to $12K/month
Costs
It cost Daniel $100 to start the business
Read by 9,087 founders

2. Urban Hiker SF

Urban Hiker SF is a tour company started by Alexandra Kenin in 2012. Urban Hiker SF uses Squareup for their business.

Squareup Testimonial

I use Square to do one-off invoices with clients.

Alexandra Kenin, on starting Urban Hiker SF ($3,750/month)   full story ➜

Revenue
$3.75K / month
Team
1 founders / 0 employees
Location
San Francisco, California, USA

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Leaving Google And Starting A Hiking Tour Business

Alexandra Kenin started Urban Hiker SF in 2012, offering urban hiking tours around San Francisco and making $40,000 to $45,000 every year, with corporate tours being the biggest money maker, and has also written a book, Urban Trails San Francisco, which has sold over 8,000 copies since its launch in 2016.

About
Alexandra started Urban Hiker SF over 11 years ago
Revenue
Alexandra grew the business to $3.75K/month
Read by 8,843 founders

3. ScrubzBody Skin Care Products

ScrubzBody Skin Care Products is a skin care product line started by Roberta Perry in 2006. ScrubzBody Skin Care Products uses Squareup for their business.

Revenue
$16.3K / month
Team
2 founders / 2 employees
Location
Farmingdale, New York, USA

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Creating A Product For Yourself And Turning It Into A Business

ScrubsBody Skin Care uses customer service and specialty parties to grow slowly and steadily from Kitchen to being offered in 28 Whole Food Markets, and after being the finale episode on Sell it Like Serhant they experienced rapid growth both in store and online.

About
Roberta started ScrubzBody Skin Care Products almost 18 years ago
Revenue
Roberta grew the business to $16.3K/month
Read by 21,555 founders

4. Women of Denver

Women of Denver is an online community started by Krystal Covington in 2014. Women of Denver uses Squareup for their business.

Team
2 founders / 1 employees
Location
Denver, Colorado, USA

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5. GloveStix

GloveStix is a cleaning products business started by Krista Woods in 2014. GloveStix uses Squareup for their business.

Revenue
$60K / month
Team
1 founders / 1 employees
Location
Ashburn, Virginia, USA

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6. Populum

Populum is a CBD business started by Gunhee Park in 2016. Populum uses Squareup for their business.

Revenue
$220K / month
Team
1 founders / 7 employees
Location
Tempe, Arizona, USA

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How I Started And Grew My CBD Oil Company To $3M ARR

CBD oil brand Populum grew from $650K to $1.4M in annual revenue in just one year, with monthly sales of $220K and an ARR of $3M, due to investing in high-quality, trustworthy hemp products and stellar customer service.

About
Gunhee started Populum over 7 years ago
Revenue
Gunhee grew the business to $220K/month
Read by 8,732 founders

7. The Bear & The Rat: Cool Treats for Dogs

The Bear & The Rat: Cool Treats for Dogs is a frozen yogurt dog treats started by Meg Meyer in 2010. The Bear & The Rat: Cool Treats for Dogs uses Squareup for their business.

Team
2 founders / 0 employees
Location
Boulder, Colorado, USA

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8. Houston Axe Throwing

Houston Axe Throwing is an axe throwing business started by Sarah Sed in 2017. Houston Axe Throwing uses Squareup for their business.

Location
Houston, Texas, USA

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9. Patriot Chimney

Patriot Chimney is a chimney repair business started by Mitchell Blackmon in 2018. Patriot Chimney uses Squareup for their business.

Revenue
$21K / month
Team
3 founders / 5 employees
Location
Blue Ridge, Georgia, USA

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How I Started A $21K/Month Chimney Service Company While Working Full-Time

Patriot Chimney, a Virginia-based chimney repair company founded by three friends, generated over $212,000 in its first year of operation, using a mix of digital and in-person marketing and customer retention strategies, and plans to expand its business and customer base with new initiatives including an online store and non-profit organization.

About
Mitchell started Patriot Chimney over 5 years ago
Revenue
Mitchell grew the business to $21K/month
Read by 14,646 founders

10. Girl Boss Sports

Girl Boss Sports is a sports coaching business started by Sarah Wolfer in 2018. Girl Boss Sports uses Squareup for their business.

Revenue
$4.76K / month
Team
1 founders / 1 employees
Location
Mariánské Lázně, Northwest, Czech Republic

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How I Started A $4.8K/Month Business Offering Sports Coaching Services By Women

Girl Boss Sports, founded in December 2018, aims to increase the number of women sports coaches while keeping girls in sports by partnering with companies and organizations, and has brought in an average of $4,700 of revenue per month over the last 6 months by hiring over 20 female soccer coaches in Greater Seattle area.

About
Sarah started Girl Boss Sports over 5 years ago
Revenue
Sarah grew the business to $4.76K/month
Read by 6,505 founders

11. Jenni Jo - Tension Tamer®️

Jenni Jo - Tension Tamer®️ is a mobile bodycare business started by Jenni Jo in 2019. Jenni Jo - Tension Tamer®️ uses Squareup for their business.

Revenue
$5K / month
Team
1 founders / 0 employees
Location
Portland, Oregon, USA

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How I Started A $2K/Month Mobile Bodycare Experiences Business

Jenni Jo, a licensed massage therapist, shares her story of creating a mobile body care spa in a custom Airstream to cater to the niche market of touring entertainers, with features such as massage tables, lounging spaces, custom cabinetry, lighting, music, and aromatherapy, inspiring other entrepreneurs to keep taking steps towards their dreams.

About
Jenni started Jenni Jo - Tension Tamer®️ almost 5 years ago
Revenue
Jenni grew the business to $5K/month
Read by 6,379 founders

12. Acupuncture Wellness Center

Acupuncture Wellness Center is a massage therapist started by Moira J McCarthy in 1997. Acupuncture Wellness Center uses Squareup for their business.

Revenue
$6K / month
Team
1 founders / 0 employees
Location
Austin, Texas, USA

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Leaving A Geologist Career To Start A Wellness And Acupuncture Center

Licensed acupuncturist, Moira McCarthy, shares her journey of leaving her career as an environmental geologist to start her own practice, which averages 65 to 70 clients per month at $90 per session, by attending health fairs and making public appearances to promote her practice.

About
Moira started Acupuncture Wellness Center over 26 years ago
Revenue
Moira grew the business to $6K/month
Costs
It cost Moira $15000 to start the business
Read by 5,371 founders

13. The Language Delegate

The Language Delegate is a freelance writing business started by Pat Stainke in 2013. The Language Delegate uses Squareup for their business.

Revenue
$3K / month
Team
1 founders / 1 employees
Location
Donna, Texas, USA

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14. James Chan - Prodigy Magician and Juggler

James Chan - Prodigy Magician and Juggler is a virtual magician started by James Chan in 2007. James Chan - Prodigy Magician and Juggler uses Squareup for their business.

Revenue
$1K / month
Team
3 founders / 3 employees

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How I Started A Career As A Kid Magician And Juggler At The Age Of 6

A 12-year-old magician and juggler has launched a successful virtual entertainment business with a minimum rate of $150 per hour and annual earnings of $200-250 per show, by following in his father's footsteps and training with industry experts.

About
James started James Chan - Prodigy Magician and Juggler over 16 years ago
Revenue
James grew the business to $1K/month
Costs
It cost James $1000 to start the business
Read by 6,802 founders

15. Ice Cream Factory

Ice Cream Factory is an ice cream product started by Shannon Imler in 2019. Ice Cream Factory uses Squareup for their business.

Revenue
$400K / month
Team
1 founders / 50 employees

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How I Started A $400K/Month Ice Cream Brand With Presence In 400+ Stores

Founder of Ice Cream Factory Shannon Imler started her company with 10 total ice cream containers, and has since expanded to over 400 stores and opened a second location with a goal to hit $863.2 million in revenue, utilizing an effective social media marketing strategy and employee appreciation for success.

About
Shannon started Ice Cream Factory about 5 years ago
Revenue
Shannon grew the business to $400K/month
Costs
It cost Shannon $150000 to start the business
Read by 7,713 founders

16. Justin Erickson Art

Justin Erickson Art is an art business started by Justin Erickson in 2017. Justin Erickson Art uses Squareup for their business.

Revenue
$876 / month
Team
1 founders / 1 employees

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On Developing A Career As An Independent Artist And Graphic Designer

Independent artist Justin Erickson earns between $500-$1500 a month and offers advice on developing a career as an independent artist and graphic designer, from building a brand through printmaking, launching a business, attracting and retaining customers, and learning from other resources.

About
Justin started Justin Erickson Art over 7 years ago
Revenue
Justin grew the business to $876/month
Costs
It cost Justin $7025 to start the business
Read by 7,382 founders

17. Roll Up Food Truck

Roll Up Food Truck is a food truck started by Bryce Dillingham in . Roll Up Food Truck uses Squareup for their business.

Revenue
$50K / month
Team
1 founders / 5 employees

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How We Started A $50K/Month Food Truck In Colorado

Roll Up Food Truck started as a $2,700 trailer selling gourmet egg rolls in Widefield, Colorado in 2018, and has since expanded with a five-person staff and monthly revenues of $50k, due in part to a customer- and community-centric approach and emphasis on digital marketing and social media.

Revenue
Bryce grew the business to $50K/month
Costs
It cost Bryce $8000 to start the business
Read by 7,316 founders

18. Thexyz

Thexyz is an email hosting service started by Perry Toone in 2007. Thexyz uses Squareup for their business.

Revenue
$150K / month
Team
1 founders / 30 employees

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I Built A $1.8M/Year Email Hosting Service [100% Self-Funded]

Thexyz is a self-funded email hosting service generating over $100k of recurring revenue each month, offering uncomplicated privacy and fantastic customer service, and expanding through international sales.

About
Perry started Thexyz over 16 years ago
Revenue
Perry grew the business to $150K/month
Costs
It cost Perry $50000 to start the business
Read by 3,702 founders

19. Healing Harbors

Healing Harbors is a CBD business started by Stacy Moore in 2016. Healing Harbors uses Squareup for their business.

Revenue
$18K / month
Team
2 founders / 1 employees

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These Female Founders Started A $216K/Year Handcrafted CBD Product

This case study follows the journey of Healing Harbors, a female-founded company that specializes in personal care and pet products made with CBD and has grown to generate $216k a year through e-commerce and wholesale accounts thanks to carefully planned formulation, small-batch manufacturing and meaningful relationships with customers.

About
Stacy started Healing Harbors about 8 years ago
Revenue
Stacy grew the business to $18K/month
Costs
It cost Stacy $200000 to start the business
Read by 2,947 founders

20. Cinquanta Cox-Smith

Cinquanta Cox-Smith is a youtube channel started by Cinquanta Cox-Smith in 2009. Cinquanta Cox-Smith uses Squareup for their business.

Revenue
$10K / month
Team
1 founders / 1 employees

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I Make $120K/Year With My Print On Demand T-Shirt Side Hustle

A multipreneur shares how she built a successful print on demand side hustle, generating $120,000 per year through multiple brands spread over various platforms.

About
Cinquanta started Cinquanta Cox-Smith over 14 years ago
Revenue
Cinquanta grew the business to $10K/month
Costs
It cost Cinquanta $100 to start the business
Read by 11,100 founders

21. Innovation Plumbing

Innovation Plumbing is a family business started by Andrew Tomasetti in 1991. Innovation Plumbing uses Squareup for their business.

Revenue
$40K / month
Team
1 founders / 1 employees

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I Run A Family Plumbing Business That Makes $40K/Month

A second-generation family-owned plumbing and leak detection business shares their success in obtaining repeat business through word of mouth referrals, staying true to their core principles, and using cutting-edge technology to provide top-notch service to clients.

About
Andrew started Innovation Plumbing about 33 years ago
Revenue
Andrew grew the business to $40K/month
Costs
It cost Andrew $7000 to start the business
Read by 3,234 founders

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