Lightspeed Expands Tableside Payments with Mobile Tap Launch in Quebec
Event summary
- Lightspeed Commerce launched Mobile Tap in Quebec on March 16, 2026, expanding its Lightspeed Tableside solution.
- Mobile Tap enables staff to take orders and accept payments anywhere in the venue using iPhone devices.
- The solution supports advanced split check functionality, multiple card payment methods, and integrated tipping.
- A 2025 analysis of 206 European businesses showed a 10% increase in transaction volume after adopting Tableside.
The big picture
Lightspeed's launch of Mobile Tap in Quebec is a strategic move to address labor pressures and increasing guest expectations for speed and convenience in the hospitality industry. The solution aims to streamline operations and drive revenue by reducing steps and eliminating trips to fixed terminals. This expansion is part of Lightspeed's broader strategy to deliver integrated payments ecosystem tools that help restaurants operate more efficiently and grow profitably.
What we're watching
- Adoption Pace
- How quickly Mobile Tap will be adopted by restaurants in Quebec and other regions.
- Revenue Impact
- Whether the 10% transaction volume increase seen in Europe will be replicated in Quebec.
- Competitive Response
- How competitors in the handheld POS space will react to Lightspeed's expanded offering.
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