March 2026 Product Updates - Retail

jenni — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:53:11 GMT

Hey, Toast Community!

In this month's post, you can find updates on the following:

ID Scanning on Toast Go3
Meta Ads for Toast Advertising
Toast IQ is now embedded across Toast Web
CSV Downloads in Toast IQ
Upsells on Toast IQ
Test Kitchen - AI Invoice Scanning
Test Kitchen - New Toast Retail POS features

Check out more about the updates in the descriptions below:

ID Scanning on Toast Go3

Streamline age verification with our new WE SCAN integration, allowing your team to instantly scan guest driver licenses using the Toast Go® 3’s built-in camera.

We’ve enhanced the Toast Go® 3 experience by integrating a seamless ID verification workflow directly into the device camera for customers with a WE SCAN account. Instead of relying on external hardware, employees can simply hover the Toast Go® 3 camera over a customer's license barcode to capture and send barcode data to WE SCAN for instant processing. This integration simplifies the check-in and compliance process, provided you have an active WE SCAN subscription to power the verification.

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Meta Ads for Toast Advertising

Meta Ads is now available as a primary launch channel for Toast Advertising customers, alongside Google, from day one.

Meta Ads is now available as a primary launch channel alongside Google, from day one. Customers are no longer required to initiate Google Ads before having access to Meta Ads. This update lets you pitch a true multi-channel demand engine from the very first conversation, helping merchants find new guests on Instagram and Facebook alongside Google.

Check it out and Learn more

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Toast IQ is now embedded across Toast Web

Toast IQ is now embedded across Toast Web and understands the page you are on, so you can ask questions, get explanations, and move tasks forward in the moment.

Toast IQ, built into the way you work. Take action right where the work happens, instead of navigating to a separate tab. Toast IQ is now embedded across Toast Web so you can get answers and guidance without switching screens. It understands the page you are on, whether you are reviewing payroll, sales, or multi-location performance, so you can ask relevant questions in real-time.

Ask Toast IQ

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CSV Downloads in Toast IQ

Quickly bring Toast IQ data into your existing finance, operations, and staffing workflows for increased connectivity and deeper analysis through one-click CSV downloads.

Toast IQ gives you valuable data and insights, now you can share them across your business.

Power your existing finance, operations, and staffing workflows with data from Toast IQ. With the new Download CSV button on any table response in Toast IQ on web, you can export to Excel or Google Sheets for easy sharing and deeper analysis.

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Upsells on Toast IQ

Toast IQ now not only recommends high-performing menu pairings, but can activate upsell prompts across Toast Flex, Toast Go, Kiosk, and Guest-Facing Display without extra lift from your team.

Drive more effective upsells set up by Toast IQ

Toast IQ analyzes your unique sales data alongside general knowledge to recommend upsells. Now, those recommendations can be activated in just a few clicks across server Handhelds, POS Terminals, Kiosks, and Guest-Facing Displays. Instead of relying on manual setup or inconsistent execution, you can put proven upsells in front of guests at the right moment.

Ask Toast IQ

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Test Kitchen - AI Invoice Scanning

AI Invoice Scanning makes it easier to process and receive invoices. Upload or snap a photo and the invoice is scanned, allowing you to review quantities, receive items into inventory, and monitor cost changes — saving time while keeping inventory and margins accurate.

The tool supports:

Mobile & Toast Web invoice processing
Image & PDF invoice formats
Suggested item matching, bulk item creation and AI-suggested categorization

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Test Kitchen - New Toast Retail POS features

Be the first to try new Retail POS features — including Retail Mode featuring a PLU keypad for fast PLU and SKU entry, plus returns, enhanced search, and gift receipts — built to streamline checkout and elevate the retail experience.

Join the beta

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Do you have questions or feedback for the Toast Retail Product team? We'd love to hear from you in the comments below!👇

topic March 2026 Product Updates - Retail in Product Updates

March 2026 Product Updates - Retail

ID Scanning on Toast Go3

Meta Ads for Toast Advertising

Toast IQ is now embedded across Toast Web

CSV Downloads in Toast IQ

Upsells on Toast IQ

Test Kitchen - AI Invoice Scanning

Test Kitchen - New Toast Retail POS features