7shifts
Restaurant team management platform for scheduling, payroll, and retention
Founded
2014
Starting Price
Free
Category
General
Last updated April 27, 2026
About 7shifts
7shifts is a restaurant-specific team management platform that simplifies employee scheduling, time tracking, tip management, and payroll for food service businesses. Built exclusively for the restaurant industry, it serves over 55,000 restaurants and helps operators reduce labor costs, improve staff communication, and stay compliant with labor laws.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Free plan available for single-location restaurants with up to 30 employees
- Built exclusively for restaurant workflows, not generic HR software
- Strong POS integrations with Toast, Square, Clover, and other systems
- Real-time labor cost visibility during the scheduling process
- Comprehensive mobile apps for both managers and staff
Cons
Key Features
Drag-and-Drop Scheduling
Visual shift scheduling with conflict detection, availability management, and labor law compliance alerts.
Mobile Time Clocking
GPS geofencing and photo verification for clock-in/out via the 7Punches companion app.
Team Communication
Built-in team chat with read receipts, announcements, and shift-specific messaging.
Tip Pooling & Distribution
Automated tip pooling, distribution calculations, and tip credit compliance tracking.
Payroll Processing
Restaurant-specific payroll with automatic tip reporting and labor law compliance.
Labor Cost Forecasting
Real-time wage projections and labor-to-sales comparisons during the scheduling process.
AI Auto-Scheduler
Machine learning auto-scheduler that builds optimal schedules based on demand patterns (Gourmet plan).
Pricing
Comp
Free/month
- 1 location, up to 30 employees
- Drag-and-drop scheduling
- Shift swapping
- Time clocking
- Team messaging
Best For
Multi-Location Scheduling
Centralize scheduling, labor compliance, and communication across multiple restaurant locations.
High-Turnover QSR
Streamline hiring, onboarding, and shift-swapping for quick-service restaurants with frequent staff changes.
Tip Compliance
Automate tip pooling, distribution, and tip credit calculations to stay compliant with labor laws.
Labor Cost Control
Use sales-based labor forecasting to prevent overstaffing and reduce overtime costs.
Featured In
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#3
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