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The Restaurant Technology Guys?

Discover the Tipping Software That’s Changing the Game for Restaurants.

Restaurant operators are replacing outdated cash processes with real-time tipping software that’s designed for speed, simplicity, and staff satisfaction. At Instant Financial, we help QSR and FSR brands like Church’s Chicken, Sun Holdings, GPS Hospitality, and Checkers & Rally’s modernize how they handle tips, pay, and financial wellness — all in one platform.

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Meet David Alvarado

VP of Business Development, Instant Financial

Industry Veteran. Restaurant Expert. Podcast Guest.

With over 30 years in restaurant operations and workforce tech, David Alvarado understands what today’s operators face — because he’s been one. From his humble beginnings as a busboy at Outback Steak House to scaling national chains such as Bloomin’ Brands, David now brings that insight to Instant, where he helps restaurants automate their pay and tip systems with tools built for real-world restaurant demands.

The Restaurant Technology Guys Podcast

Listen to David’s full interview on The Restaurant Technology Guys podcast to hear his unique background, learning the ropes of the restaurant world.

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Go Cashless with Confidence

Tipping Software Built for Restaurants

Managing cash tips is cumbersome, time-consuming, and frustrating for both operators and employees. Our restaurant tipping software helps you streamline payouts and gives your team what they want most: instant access to their money.

  • Real-time tip payouts at the end of every shift
  • Works seamlessly with your existing tip pooling software
  • Cut admin time and eliminate bank runs
  • Increase retention and team satisfaction
  • POS-integrated and fully compliant

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Serve Your Servers

Modern Tip Payouts. Real-Time Access. No More Cash Hassles.

Whether you’re running a fast-paced QSR or a full-service concept, Instant’s tipping software can help you boost satisfaction and reduce turnover — all while saving your team time.

Tip Distribution Software

Automate and streamline tipping workflows with digital, compliant payout options.

Earned Wage Access (EWA)

In addition to digital tips, let employees access a portion of their wages as they earn them.

Financial Wellness Tools

Tools to empower your workers to build credit, improve savings, and access health and wellness services at no or low cost.

Payroll Cards

Offer fast, secure pay to underbanked and unbanked team members.

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Results That Move the Needle

Increase in employee retention

Employees want same day tips

Elimination of cash tip handling errors

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Resources For Podcast Listeners

Modern Tip Payouts. Real-Time Access. No More Cash Hassles.

Whether you’re running a fast-paced QSR or a full-service concept, Instant’s tipping software can help you boost satisfaction and reduce turnover — all while saving your team time.

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Built for Restaurant Compliance and Scale

PCI-DSS Compliant

FDIC-Insured Pay Cards

Restaurant POS and Payroll System Integration

24/7 Support for You and Your Employees