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Configure payroll tax setup and reminder rules
Finish the payroll tax profile, add state details, and set reminder rules so filings and deposits do not sneak up on the team.
Update your tax profile and W-2 delivery preferences
Use the My Account taxes tab to update withholding details, set the effective date, and choose whether W-2 copies can be delivered electronically.
Generate forms, record tax payments, and deliver W-2s
Use Tax Center for payroll forms and deposit tracking, then make employee W-2 access part of your year-end routine.
Set company settings, branding, and defaults
Use company settings to lock in the basic details that shape scheduling, payroll, customer communication, and daily app defaults.
Run payroll and choose payout methods
Create a payroll run, review timecards and wages, and choose whether each employee is paid by direct deposit or a manual payout.
Set up chart of accounts, tax components, and sales channels
Build the accounting base first so sales, payouts, tax, and receivables can post to the right places.
Manage tax exemptions for customer accounts
Use the tax exemption page to keep customer exemption rules clear before orders and tax reports depend on them.
Review sales-tax reports and resolve unassigned tax
Use the sales-tax report to see what was collected, what is unassigned, and which items need cleanup before filing.
Configure wholesale onboarding, portal settings, and payment methods
Set the wholesale defaults, choose what the public onboarding form shows, and configure payment methods before you invite customers to order.
Review and approve timecards before payroll
Use weekly timecard review to catch missing punches, long shifts, and labor surprises before those problems become payroll issues.
Review timecards and fix missed punches
Use Weekly Timecards to scan for open punches, compare scheduled vs actual hours, and correct obvious errors before payroll.
Set up a kitchen display screen
Generate a setup code, register the tablet or phone, and choose the device settings that matter before service starts.
Invite staff and launch staff onboarding
Set onboarding rules, choose default access, add staff from the manager dashboard, and share the public onboarding form with new hires.
Create your company and first location
Use the public onboarding page to create your workspace, add your first location, and land in the dashboard ready for setup.
Manage wholesale account settings, credits, and terms
Use the customer account area to review terms, open balances, and credits so account-level decisions are not buried in order history.
Use the onboarding checklist and welcome modal
See what the first-login welcome modal does, when to use demo mode, and how the shared company checklist helps your team finish setup.
View paystubs, leave balances, and W-2 previews
Use the My Account paystubs tab to review pay history, check leave balances, and download W-2 copies when electronic delivery is enabled.
Place, fulfill, bill, and manage wholesale orders
Create the order, update picked quantities during fulfillment, and use the customer account view to track open balances and credits.
Customize navigation for each role
Keep the app shell focused by showing the routes each role actually needs and hiding the ones that create noise.
Troubleshoot KDS sync, sound, and order visibility
Use a fast triage order for missing tickets, silent devices, scheduled orders, and screens that do not match each other.
Set up inventory depletion and Square mapping
Map Square items to recipes, test the sync in dry-run mode, and review depletion results before you let inventory write automatically.
Manage users, roles, and access
Use the users page to add people, adjust access, and keep employee accounts aligned with the work they actually do.
Use the universal AI assistant safely
Ask clear read questions in plain language, review drafted write actions carefully, and know when a human check is still required.
Use analytics feeds for external reporting
Use analytics feeds when another reporting tool needs a clean export path instead of manual spreadsheet work.