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Stack

Software stack for Cafes & restaurants

Hospitality needs fast checkout, clean COGS, and payroll that survives busy seasons.

Industry pain points

  • Peak-hour throughput
  • Supplier invoices
  • Rota payroll complexity

Recommended stack (starting point)

Estimated monthly software spend (indicative): £90–£220

  • QuickBooks Online

    Intuit’s cloud accounting suite with practical tools for invoicing, expenses, and tax prep.

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  • Moorepay

    UK payroll and HR services from a known payroll provider—suited to employers who want supported runs.

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  • Square

    Payments, POS hardware, and tools that suit face-to-face UK businesses.

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  • Sage Business Cloud

    Established UK finance software with depth for payroll and compliance-minded teams.

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Best accounting software

QuickBooks or Xero depending on your accountant—both are common in hospitality.

Best payroll software

Moorepay or Sage payroll routes depending on complexity.

Best CRM / booking / POS (where relevant)

Square for card-present workflows at small scale.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Weak inventory discipline
  • Cash handling without reconciliation habits
  • Ignoring break compliance

FAQs

Do I need industry-specific accounting?
Not always—what matters is disciplined COGS, payroll, and banking workflows.