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Navigating Tipping Fatigue

Modern Restaurant Management

Picture this: You’re at self-checkout where you just scanned, bagged and paid for your own groceries when the screen asks, “Would you like to leave a tip?” Tipping expectations have skyrocketed, and consumers are pushing back. Restaurants must rethink their approach to tipping to retain staff and keep customers happy.

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Reduce costs and labor with automated tip distribution

Restaurant Business

Inaccuracies in wage distribution, particularly in regards to tips, can not only cause legal issues for restaurants, but they can also alienate workers if they aren’t being paid properly—which can exacerbate labor woes even further. Labor saving techniques, such as tip distribution automation, can help ease this issue for operators.

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How POS Integrations Improve Restaurant Operations

Lavu

POS integrations simplify restaurant operations by automating tasks, reducing errors, and improving customer service. For smoother adoption, choose a reliable POS system with integration compatibility, roll out in phases, and train your staff effectively. When backend systems work efficiently, it leads to faster, more accurate service.

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Tip Pooling Tools to Easily Manage Tips at Your Restaurant

7 Shifts

Tipping practices are in constant conversation in the restaurant industry. Attempts have been made to eliminate tipping altogether, but many restaurants ended up reverting back to a traditional tipping system. Tip pooling is another way that restaurants have changed up the system to make it fairer for everyone involved.

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The Best Restaurant Technology Of 2025

ChowNow

For example: If you want to improve efficiency look for software that integrates with your POS and kitchen systems. A Modern POS System Powers Transactions and Data-Driven Decisions Every restaurant needs a POSperiod. Are you aiming to speed up service, cut labor costs, or increase online sales?

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The Guide to Equitable Restaurant Tip Payout Methods & Systems

7 Shifts

There's no one-size-fits-all answer when it comes to distributing tips among restaurant staff, but there are a few different methods that are commonly used. Find the full guide to restaurant tip outs here. Tip Out Methods and Systems. Tip Out Methods and Systems. Who receives tips. Even tip splitting.

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How to Get Free Payroll for Local Restaurants

Lavu

Handling fluctuating hours, tip tracking, and compliance can be complex, but Lavu Payroll offers a cost-effective solution. Key Benefits of Payroll Tools Get Free Payroll for Restaurants Today Automated Tip Tracking : Eliminate manual calculations. POS Integration : Sync hours and tips directly from your POS system.