Restaurant Payroll Services

Because the People Business Needs More Than a Spreadsheet

Payroll isn’t just a software choice—it’s a management challenge.

And when your accountant doesn’t understand the complexities of hospitality, you’re left exposed.

We connect restaurant leaders with accountants who don’t just file forms. They help you set up systems, stay compliant, and proactively manage the moving parts of restaurant payroll—across wages, tips, tax filings, and labor law rules.

Your Payroll Software Might Be Fine. Your Oversight Might Not Be.

Whether you use ADP, QuickBooks, or something else entirely—what matters is who’s managing it behind the scenes. 

We hand-picked accounting firms that live and breathe the restaurant industry. So they’ll get your business, goals, and can offer solutions that improve profitability and support growth.

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Our restaurant-specialized accounting partners help ensure:

Your systems are talking
Your tax filings are right
Your tips are reported correctly
Your payroll isn’t quietly costing you more than it should
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What Generalist Accountants Get Wrong About Payroll Management For Restaurants

More than you might expect.

And those misses can cost you big.

Tip Mismanagement

Pooled tips. Tip-outs. Credit card tips. Cash tips.

Every one of these has different tax implications—and if they’re not handled correctly, you could face penalties or underpaid staff.

Generalists often miss it. Specialists don’t.

Incorrect Overtime & Wage Calculations

The restaurant industry has unique wage structures—split shifts, variable hours, and different rates for different roles.

Most generalists use rigid systems that don’t reflect how restaurants actually schedule, leading to errors and compliance issues.

Multi-State and Franchise Confusion

If you’re paying employees across state lines or in different jurisdictions, labor law compliance gets tricky fast.

Generalist firms often don’t track local regulations or tip credit laws. A specialist partner keeps you protected.

Outdated or Disconnected Tools

Disconnected platforms = extra work and frequent errors.

We guide how your POS, payroll provider, and timekeeping software integrate—so you’re not left cleaning up mismatches.

Your restaurant deserves way more.

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Why Payroll Guidance Belongs with Your Restaurant Accountant

If your accountant isn’t actively involved in managing how payroll is structured, reconciled, and reported—you’re missing a critical piece.

Here’s what a restaurant-specialized accountant brings:

Tip Reporting Oversight

Tip reporting oversight — from allocations and pooling to credit card reconciliation

Multi-State Compliance Support

Multi-state compliance support — with tax credits, wage rules, and reporting deadlines

System Integration Guidance

System integration guidance — ensuring your POS, scheduling, and payroll tools talk to each other

Strategic Cost Control

Strategic cost control — aligning labor decisions with your margin goals

Audit Risk Reduction

Audit risk reduction — by proactively managing wage, tip, and tax requirements

You can’t separate payroll from accounting. We help you keep both working together.

Why Our Restaurant Accountants Get Payroll Right

We only work with providers who live and breathe restaurant payroll.

That means they’ve helped restaurant leaders:
Avoid major IRS penalties for tip misreporting
Streamline payroll across multiple locations
Catch and fix years of labor law violations
We vet. We match. You win.

How One Restaurant Saved $120K in Taxes

A growing restaurant group with three locations and 180+ employees unlocked $120,000 in tax credits— without changing how they hire.

This case study shows exactly how they did it, and how you can too.
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Let’s Take Payroll Off Your Plate (For Good)

Send us a few details, and we’ll match you with a restaurant-specific payroll expert who gets it.

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Payroll Should Be Simple. But for Restaurants, It Rarely Is.

We’ll match you with an accountant who knows payroll isn’t paperwork—it’s protection.