Restaurant Payroll Services

Bogged down with payroll processing? Leave the monotony to us.
Our payroll solutions deliver peace of mind—and your time back.
So you can focus on growing your business.

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Our Restaurant Payroll Services

We’ll cover the full spectrum of restaurant payroll services, making sure your restaurant employees are covered and your business is compliant.

Managed Payroll

Focus your time and energy on your employee and customer experience; meanwhile, we’ll do payroll processing accurately and on time.

ACA Reporting

Stay compliant without the effort. We’ll handle ACA, payroll tax, and other payroll-related reporting so you don’t have to.

Document Management

Access your online employer portal to view payroll management reports and support business decisions. Restaurant employees can also conveniently view pay stubs and update personal data.

Gain Peace of Mind with GSS Restaurant Payroll Services

With GSS as a payroll provider, restaurant owners get big-firm accuracy and security, at pricing that makes sense for multi-unit concepts. A good payroll administration avoids headaches and gives you more time to scale your restaurant efficiently with expert payroll management tailored for the restaurant industry.

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Invest in Your Employees with Trusted Restaurant Payroll Administration

Our payroll system ensures that you can pay employees accurately, on time, and in full compliance with labor laws every pay period. Whether managing hourly workers or salaried employees, we help you run payroll with confidence.

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Choose the Accounting Solution That’s Right for You

Our services are tailored to any business need. Need something different? Contact us.

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Accounting Services

Our basic accounting services are the ideal foundation for restaurant success.
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What's included:

  • Financial Statements
  • Bank Reconciliations
  • Accounts Payable
  • Sales Tax Processing
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Payroll Services

We’ll cover the full spectrum of payroll services—so you don’t have to.
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What's included:

  • Managed Payroll
  • ACA Reporting
  • Document Management
  • More
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CFO Services

Take your performance up a notch with key insights to grow your business.
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What's included:

  • Strategic Dashboard
  • Customized Business Reporting
  • Dedicated Analytics Team
  • More
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Bank Reconciliations for Taco Bell

A multi-store Taco Bell franchise was hitting rock bottom due to mismanaged accounting. Then a hurricane hit. Here’s how Global Shared Services navigated the financial crisis, got accounting practices back on track, and set the franchise on the path to stability and growth.

Bank Reconciliations for Taco Bell

The GSS FTE Model

GSS’s FTE model measures an employee’s total workload to find the ideal number of full-time staff. This innovative approach lets franchisors develop concepts, outsource services, and streamline operations. By adopting this model, franchises can enhance growth, manage costs, and optimize operations effectively.

The GSS FTE Model

Payroll Solutions Made for Restaurants

No generalist CPA firm can match our restaurant focus or value. Here’s why restaurant owners and operators stick with GSS’s restaurant payroll process:

Deep Expertise in Restaurant Payroll

Decades of experience with franchise and independent payroll processing means fewer errors every pay period, smoother reporting, and reliable financial workflows, making us a trusted restaurant payroll provider.

Above-Market Service, Below-Market Prices

Our restaurant payroll solutions deliver high-touch support at competitive rates—without the inflated costs of traditional CPA or boutique firms, making it easier to manage payroll for your restaurant employees.

The Ability to Easily Scale

Our payroll system is tailored to the restaurant industry and supports multi-unit operators with scalable payroll solutions—no disruption, no retraining, just seamless growth.

Clear & Proactive Communication

We don’t just do payroll processing—we guide, support, and respond quickly with real insight from restaurant payroll specialists who understand your needs and the complexities of labor costs, employee benefits, restaurant payroll taxes, and compliance.

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Why Restaurants Love GSS

You deserve accountants who put in the work to get real results. At Global Shared Services, our professionals help restaurant owners save time, improve financial clarity, and focus on what drives growth—from better operations to smarter marketing.

"With GSS, we meet our franchisor requirements on time and with accuracy."

“With GSS, we meet our franchisor requirements on time and with accuracy. The local CPA could not handle our volume. We are so happy to have made the change. GSS knows our business and our franchisor requirements.”

Multi-Unit Firehouse Sub Owner
"As we grew from 10 to 80 units, our reporting requirements grew in complexity"

“As we grew from 10 to 80 units, our reporting requirements grew in complexity and our volume became overwhelming to manage in-house. GSS was able to scale efficiently with us, matching the skill level needed in each step of growth..

Multi-Unit Taco Bell CEO
"We selected GSS because of its exceptional scalability"

“We selected GSS because of its exceptional scalability and its ability to support advanced reporting and analysis at an unbeatable cost.”

Multi-Unit Jimmy John's Owner
"Working with GSS has been a great partnership"

“Working with GSS has been a great partnership. They keep us compliant with our franchisor and save us money.”

Multi-Unit Burger King Owner
"We started with GSS because we had 300% turnover in our CFO role"

“We started with GSS because we had 300% turnover in our CFO role. We had IRS audits and a default with our lender for reporting requirements. Within four months of working with GSS, these issues were resolved, and we got back to the business of running our restaurants. We feel protected working with GSS.”

Multi-Unit Fast Casual Chicken Restaurant CEO
"GSS’s unique background in corporate accounting allowed us to build a shared services team"

“GSS’s unique background in corporate accounting allowed us to build a shared services team with GSS’s team at the center led by our senior staff. This high-powered group provides corporate services used by our multiple entities managing over 400 restaurants. We could not find an operator with GSS’s depth of talent and cost efficiencies.”

Multi-Brand, Multi-Unit COO
"GSS’s take the guesswork out of the back office"

“GSS’s take the guesswork out of the back office. They bring the best technology for restaurants and their first-rate staff are a pleasure to work with.”

Multi-Unit QSR Operator
"GSS delivers a service we count on for running our restaurant business"

“GSS delivers a service we count on for running our restaurant business. They are accurate, prompt and always communication clearly.”

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Frequently Asked Questions

What key features should I look for in restaurant payroll services?

Look for essential features such as tax processing services, integrated time tracking, tip credits management, direct deposit, and compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act. These features ensure efficient payroll processing, accurate restaurant payroll taxes, and help you pay employees correctly.

Integrating POS systems with payroll services ensures accurate time tracking and tip reporting, which are critical for calculating payroll and managing restaurant labor costs. This integration helps automate payroll processing, reduce errors, and streamline payroll and HR management for restaurant employees, improving overall payroll features.
No, Global Shared Services (GSS) is not a software platform. Instead, it is an outsourced accounting and restaurant payroll services firm that leverages and integrates with leading restaurant payroll software and technologies like Restaurant365, QuickBooks accounting software, ADP, and various POS systems to deliver comprehensive payroll and accounting solutions tailored for the restaurant industry.

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