Restaurant tip management & digital tipping
Automated tip pooling. Instant payouts. Back-of-house included. Finally.
eTip gives restaurants the complete platform to capture digital tips, automate tip distribution, and collect guest feedback — so your front and back of house earn more, stay longer, and deliver better dining experiences.
Proudly trusted by leading brands and operators
Platform
Everything restaurants need to retain staff and streamline tip operations
Digital tipping
73% of diners don't carry cash.
eTip captures the tips your team is currently losing.
Key benefits:
- QR codes on tables, receipts, menus, or at the bar
- No app download required — guests scan and tip in 8 seconds
- Branded tipping flow matches your restaurant aesthetic
- Works for servers, bartenders, bussers, hosts, kitchen staff — every tipped role
Tip management & payouts
Stop wasting hours on tip math.
eTip automates pooling, distribution, and payouts — so your managers can actually manage.
Key benefits:
- Automated tip pooling by role, section, shift, covers served, or custom rules
- Include kitchen staff and back of house in tip pools fairly and transparently
- Instant payouts to debit cards, bank accounts, PayPal, Venmo
- IRS-compliant reporting exports directly to payroll
- Zero manual calculations, zero spreadsheets, zero end-of-shift arguments
Review & reputation management
Turn every tip into actionable insight.
Know exactly which staff deliver exceptional dining experiences and where to coach.
Key benefits:
- Guests leave feedback when they tip specific servers or team members
- Identify service issues before they become bad reviews on Google or Yelp
- Real-time dashboard shows top performers and service trends by shift or section
- Track NPS scores and guest satisfaction by server, section, or location
- Build a recognition culture based on actual guest appreciation
Our impact
Restaurants using eTip see
$4.5/hr
boost to earnings
Make tipping fast & convenient for diners, and watch server and staff earnings soar
60%
improved staff retention
Increased earnings = happier & more loyal front and back of house staff
20hr/week
in time saved
Management teams save on average 5 hours per week on tip management & distribution
“We were seeking ways to increase associate morale and retention. Finding ourselves in an increasingly cashless society we’ve seen a drop in cash tipping. Since most hotels do not have ATMs and some have even gone to a cashless operation, a digital tipping solution overcomes these obstacles.”
$180K+
in digital tips received
159
managed hotels launched
7000+
guest reviews received
Features
Features built for restaurant operations
Unlimited team members
Add your entire team — servers, bartenders, bussers, hosts, kitchen staff, managers — no per-employee fees.
Unlimited storage
Store all tip data, guest feedback, and transaction history across all locations and shifts with no limits.
Unlimited team training
Full onboarding for every role — front of house, back of house — repeated as needed for new hires and locations.
Round-the-clock support
Direct access to our team — restaurants run lunch, dinner, late night, and weekends, and so do we.
White-glove setup
We configure all tip pools, integrate with your POS and payroll systems, and train staff before you go live.
Enterprise-grade protection
PCI DSS & SOC 2 Type II compliant security — trusted by leading restaurant groups and hospitality brands nationwide.
AI-powered insights
AI analyzes guest feedback and tip patterns to show you which servers and staff consistently deliver exceptional dining experiences, who deserves recognition, and where service improvements will have the biggest impact on guest satisfaction and staff retention across your locations.
Integrations built for restaurant workflows
Our integrations fit seamlessly into your operations, connecting POS platforms, payroll, and restaurant management systems to reduce manual work and keep your data in sync across every location and shift.
Industry defining support
Real support from people who understand restaurant operations
We don't hand you software and disappear. Every restaurant gets a dedicated account manager who understands service workflows, responds fast, and helps your front and back of house succeed.
- Someone who knows your property
Not a ticket queue — a real person who understands your service style, shift patterns, and team structure. - Proactive optimization
We reach out with ideas to increase tip frequency based on what's working at similar restaurants and dining groups. - Setup done right
We configure tip pools, integrate with your POS system, and train your team before the first service — not after problems happen. - Response when you need it
Email or call anytime. We respond in minutes because your service and staff can't wait for "business hours." - Ongoing improvements
Monthly check-ins to review performance, adjust strategies, and ensure your team is maximizing earnings across every shift.
Ready to stop losing your best servers and staff to competing restaurants?
Learn how digital tipping can help restaurants increase staff retention, boost team earnings, and deliver better dining experiences.
