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PEO advisory for restaurants and hospitality
Restaurants need a PEO that handles tipped wages, high turnover and predictive-scheduling rules without per-hire fees eating the margin.
Questions to ask any PEO
- How do you handle tip credits and tip reporting?
- Do you support Fair Workweek compliance in our city?
- Are there per-hire or minimum monthly fees?
What matters in restaurants and hospitality
Tipped employees
Tip credits and tip reporting need to be right every payroll. Fourth PEO (formerly Choice HR) is built for hospitality and handles tipped staff.
Fair Workweek laws
Several cities require advance schedules and premium pay for changes. Ask how the PEO supports compliance where you operate.
Turnover
High turnover makes onboarding costs and minimum fees matter. Ask about per-hire and minimum monthly charges.
PEOs that serve restaurants and hospitality
From our independent directory. Listed whether or not a PEO compensates advisors.
| PEO | Price | Pricing | Certification | Minimum | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paychex PEO | Quote only | Quote only | CPEOESAC | 5 employees | National |
| Fourth PEO | Quote only | Quote only | CPEO: Not confirmedESAC: Not confirmed | Not published | National |
Questions buyers ask
Do national PEOs serve restaurants?
Some do. Paychex PEO is an option for operators already on Paychex payroll; Fourth PEO specializes in hospitality.
Talk to an advisor about restaurants and hospitality
A 30-minute consultation to review your situation and whether a PEO, ASO or HR software fits.