Restaurant Payroll Software

Eliminate payroll headaches for good

Run payroll, manage tip payouts, and stay ahead of labor and wage compliance. Fourth’s payroll software is built to help your restaurant business grow.

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Say Goodbye to Manual Entries

Streamline Your Payroll with Seamless Point-of-Sale Integrations

Imagine this: your team effortlessly clocks in and out directly through your Point-of-Sale system. In the background, these hours automatically sync with your payroll, update HR and compliance systems, and power your sales and labor forecasting analytics.

No more discrepancies, no more delays.

With Fourth’s payroll solutions, we help you bridge the gaps between employee pay and the software you use to manage your restaurant efficiently.

“With any issue, they always have the best solution ready for us.”

“Fourth really understands the intricacies of the restaurant industry and how complex payroll can be with onboarding, tipped employees, and turnover. With any issue, they always have the best solution ready for us.”

— David Culhane, Operations Director, Sun Pubs

 

$40,000 reduction

in payroll processing fees in the first 6 months.

Administrative relief

for accounting teams who can now focus solely on finance management.

Take the burden of payroll and human resources administration off your plate

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Restaurant Payroll SoftwarePayroll & Wage Compliance

Managing your staff’s payroll goes beyond scheduling—it encompasses every working hour, every shift change, and ensures accuracy when connecting data to payroll systems. Make compliance a breeze and keep your focus where it needs to be—on your guests.

  • Flexible pay rules configuration
  • Consistent minimum wage and rule updates
  • Real-time alerts for missed breaks
  • Simple punch review workflows

Restaurant Tax AutomationAutomate payroll taxes

Spend less time on paperwork and more time creating unforgettable dining experiences for your guests. With dedicated restaurant payroll software, automating payroll taxes becomes straightforward, ensuring compliance and accuracy.

Restaurant Labor LawsStay ahead with proactive labor law management

Manage your restaurant with a system that not only keeps you updated on labor laws but actively helps you adhere to them. Our platform ensures that your operations are streamlined and fully compliant, enhancing employee satisfaction and safeguarding your business against potential legal challenges. Plus, receive scheduling alerts for potential compliance violations, from overtime to minor labor laws.

  • Overtime
  • Minor labor law violations
  • Meals and break rules
  • Rates below Minimum Wage

Restaurant Employee Onboarding SoftwareStreamlined onboarding and benefits administration

Spend less time managing the hiring process with PeopleMatter, a customizable, compliant, and secure hiring software designed for the hourly workforce. Get ready to attract more applicants, hire 90% faster, and automate the onboarding process.

Restaurant Tip Payment SoftwareEliminate your dependency on cash with digital tip payouts

Experience the convenience of Fuego’s digital tip payout solution, designed to streamline your payout process and offer your tipped employees real-time flexibility in receiving their pay. Eliminate your dependency on cash, and your employee’s dependence on payday loans when they are in need of an advance.

“It’s completely automated and doesn’t require any manual input from our managers”

— Nate Whatley, Director of Technology, On Deck Concepts

Why settle for payroll when a PEO can offer you more?

Remove the burden of payroll and HR administration and reduce compliance risk with Fourth’s Professional Employer Organization (PEO). Engage top talent with cost-effective employee benefits, retirement plans, and worker’s compensation as well.

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Plus, enjoy benefits even the best restaurant payroll software can’t offer

Comprehensive Employee Benefits Packages

Attract and retain top talent with benefits packages that compete with the big players in your industry. From health insurance to retirement plans, we’ve got your team covered.

Ready-to-Go Employee Handbook

Hit the ground running with a comprehensive handbook tailored to your restaurant’s needs, ensuring you and your team are on the same page from day one.

Dedicated HR and Payroll Experts

Benefit from the expertise of dedicated professionals who understand the ins and outs of the restaurant industry, HR, and payroll management. Your questions are answered, and your issues resolved — without the overhead of in-house specialists.

Minor Labor Laws

Keep your minor workers compliant with the most advanced minor labor law compliance restrictions and safeguards — all built right into your scheduling software.

  • Instant notifications of any non-compliant shifts and schedules
  • No accidental scheduling during school hours with visible availability built into the schedulerMinors can’t see
  • released shifts that would put them at risk of violating laws
  • Minimum wage requirements

Fair WorkWeek

Fair WorkWeek laws are regulations adopted by select cities to make employee scheduling more stable, fair, and transparent, supporting a better quality of life for hourly workers. Ensure your locations within these cities meet every requirement with Fourth’s built-in compliance.

  • Predictive Scheduling
  • Right To Rest requirements
  • Regular Schedule
  • Record attestation for any schedule changes
  • Report on voluntary and involuntary shift changes

More reasons to partner with Fourth

Time Tracking

Direct Deposit

Staff Scheduling

Tax Filing

Local Tax Compliance

Better Team Communication

Lower Direct Fees

Offer ‌Health Benefits

Time-off requests

Built for restaurants like yours

  • Quick Service
  • Full Service
  • Cafés & Coffee Shops
  • Bars & Breweries
  • Pizzerias
  • Juice Bars
  • Pubs
  • Bakeries
  • Catering

Fourth’s Restaurant Operations Suite

Get everything you need for your restaurant operations in a single, smart team management platform.

  • Hire
  • Schedule
  • Manage
  • Pay
  • Retain

Hire the best talent, first. Then get them onboarded and ready to delight guests.

  • Reduce drop-off and increase applicant flow
  • Generate increased app volume with Quick Apply
  • Ditch the onboarding paperwork
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Access labor-saving tech that forecasts demand and makes scheduling a breeze.

  • Slash admin time with AI labor forecasting
  • Integrate labor and time keeping
  • Schedules from anywhere with our mobile app
  • Stay compliant with labor laws
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Unlock real-time visibility into daily operations and staff management.

  • Manage your operations with manager logbook
  • Gain complete operational insight from across stores
  • Maintain brand standards across stores
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Run payroll, manage tip distributions, and stay ahead of labor & wage compliance.

  • Offload payroll and benefits administration
  • Eliminate your dependency on cash with tip payouts
  • Reduce benefits and insurance costs
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Improve retention and engagement with distinct benefits and solutions.

  • Access competitive benefits
  • Offer your employees earned wage access
  • Bank your unbanked with the Fuego Visa® Card
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Hire

Hire the best talent, first. Then get them onboarded and ready to delight guests.

  • Reduce drop-off and increase applicant flow
  • Generate increased app volume with Quick Apply
  • Ditch the onboarding paperwork
Contact us

Schedule

Access labor-saving tech that forecasts demand and makes scheduling a breeze.

  • Slash admin time with AI labor forecasting
  • Integrate labor and time keeping
  • Schedules from anywhere with our mobile app
  • Stay compliant with labor laws
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Manage

Unlock real-time visibility into daily operations and staff management.

  • Manage your operations with manager logbook
  • Gain complete operational insight from across stores
  • Maintain brand standards across stores
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Pay

Run payroll, manage tip distributions, and stay ahead of labor & wage compliance.

  • Offload payroll and benefits administration
  • Eliminate your dependency on cash with tip payouts
  • Reduce benefits and insurance costs
Contact us

Retain

Improve retention and engagement with distinct benefits and solutions.

  • Access competitive benefits
  • Offer your employees earned wage access
  • Bank your unbanked with the Fuego Visa® Card
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Featured Resources

7 Common Restaurant Payroll Mistakes And How To Avoid Them

Payroll mistakes can lead to higher turnover, hefty fines, and ultimately a damaged reputation. But you don’t have to deal with this alone.

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How to Address Restaurant Payroll Challenges

Payroll challenges plague restaurants. With the right solution, inaccurate checks, pay delays, low morale, fees and fines are a thing of the past.

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A Letter to Payroll Specialists

Read an ex-payroll specialist explains why on-demand pay is a must-Have for your organization

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the benefits of using restaurant payroll software?
    • Using restaurant payroll software can streamline payroll processes, reduce errors, ensure compliance with labor laws, save time, and provide insights into labor costs and trends.
  • How can restaurant payroll software save time for my team?
    • Automated calculations, direct integrations with timekeeping systems, and simplified reporting can significantly reduce the time spent on payroll tasks, allowing your team to focus on other important aspects of running the restaurant.
  • What features should I look for in restaurant payroll software?
    • Look for features such as automatic tax calculations, tip reporting, employee self-service portals for accessing pay stubs and tax forms, integration with accounting software, and robust reporting capabilities tailored to the restaurant industry.
  • How can restaurant payroll software help with compliance?
    • Restaurant payroll software can stay up-to-date with changing labor laws and regulations, calculate overtime accurately, manage tip reporting requirements, and generate reports for audits, helping you avoid costly penalties and legal issues.
  • Is restaurant payroll software scalable as my business grows?
    • Yes, reputable payroll software providers offer scalable solutions that can accommodate your restaurant’s growth, whether you’re opening new locations or expanding your workforce.
  • Will restaurant payroll software help me with employee scheduling?
    • While some payroll software solutions offer basic scheduling features, there are dedicated employee scheduling software options available that integrate seamlessly with payroll systems to help you optimize labor costs and manage shifts efficiently. Learn more about HotSchedules.
  • Can restaurant payroll software help me manage multiple locations?
    • Yes, many restaurant payroll software solutions offer multi-location support, allowing you to manage payroll for all your restaurant locations from a single dashboard, which can streamline operations and ensure consistency across locations.

Conquer the Day

Save time, reduce costs, and increase profitability with Fourth’s intelligent solutions.

  • Reduce labor costs with accurate demand forecasting that eliminates over and understaffing.
  • Eliminate your HR burden with HR and payroll services that manage it for you.
  • Lower your COGS and drive increased profitability with inventory management solutions.

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