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The restaurant industry has no shortage of challenges—rising costs, ongoing labor shortages, and increasing pressure to improve the employee experience....
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Understanding what access to earned wages means is just the beginning. Let’s explore its benefits and the key differences between...
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There’s a common misconception in the restaurant industry: Earned wage access (EWA) and digital tips may work for small operators,...
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In December 2025, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued an interpretive rule on earned wage access (EWA) that employers...
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Most payroll software works fine for offices where everyone shows up at nine and leaves at five. Restaurants don’t work...
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Restaurant payroll managers wear many hats. You handle staff compensation, maintain compliance......
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On Episode 7 of the Instant Payments Podcast, Instant CEO Tal Clark sat down with longtime friend, Instant customer, and...
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Controlling labor costs is a key tactic in driving margins for restaurant operators....
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PDQ CEO Kep Sweeney shares how speed, culture, leadership, and AI drive success in QSR—plus lessons on growth, people-first management,...
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The restaurant industry has been under pressure. Rising construction costs, unpredictable food supply chains, and shifting consumer expectations have forced...
