FRIDAY

FRIDAY is an all-in-one payroll and HR platform meticulously engineered for small business owners with 1 to 100 employees. It directly addresses the pain points of legacy providers like ADP, Paychex, and Gusto by eliminating complexity, hidden fees, and cumbersome onboarding processes. At its core, FRIDAY enables you to run full-service payroll in seconds, handling W-2 employees and 1099 contractors via direct deposit or check. It automates the entire spectrum of compensation, including hourly wages, salaries, bonuses, and reimbursements, while also managing federal, state, and local tax filings, including W-2s, 1099s, and quarterly reports. Beyond payroll, the platform is a comprehensive team management hub. It integrates built-in time tracking with an AI-powered clock in/out kiosk, robust PTO and time-off management, streamlined employee onboarding, and integrated team communication tools. FRIDAY seamlessly syncs with leading accounting software like QuickBooks and Xero, and its mobile-first design allows you to manage your team from any device. Whether you operate a restaurant, retail shop, salon, contracting business, medical practice, or a growing startup, FRIDAY replaces the chaos of spreadsheets, manual timesheets, and expensive payroll services with one simple, transparent, and affordable application.

Full-Service Payroll Automation

Run payroll in seconds with a system designed for speed and accuracy. FRIDAY handles the entire payroll lifecycle, from processing hourly wages, salaries, bonuses, and reimbursements to automating federal, state, and local tax filings. It generates and files all necessary forms, including W-2s, 1099s, and quarterly reports, ensuring compliance without manual effort. You can pay both W-2 employees and 1099 contractors via direct deposit or check, making it a versatile solution for any workforce composition.

AI-Powered Time Tracking Kiosk

FRIDAY includes a built-in, AI-powered clock in/out kiosk that revolutionizes time tracking. This feature eliminates the need for manual timesheets or punch cards by allowing employees to clock in and out using a secure, intelligent interface. The AI component helps prevent buddy punching and ensures accurate time capture, which directly feeds into payroll calculations. This integration reduces errors, saves administrative time, and provides real-time visibility into labor costs.

Integrated PTO and Time-Off Management

Manage paid time off, sick leave, and other absences directly within the platform. Employees can request time off through the app, and managers can approve or deny requests with a single click. The system automatically tracks accruals, balances, and usage, ensuring compliance with company policy and state regulations. This feature eliminates the back-and-forth of email chains and spreadsheets, providing a clear, centralized view of team availability and reducing scheduling conflicts.

Seamless Accounting and Communication Sync

FRIDAY offers deep integrations with popular accounting software like QuickBooks and Xero, ensuring that all payroll data flows directly into your financial records without manual data entry. Additionally, the platform includes integrated team communication tools, allowing you to share updates, announcements, and documents with your entire workforce. This unified approach keeps everyone aligned, reduces information silos, and streamlines the entire employee lifecycle from onboarding to payroll.

Restaurant and Hospitality Management

For restaurant owners managing hourly staff, tips, and fluctuating schedules, FRIDAY provides a single source of truth. The AI-powered time clock ensures accurate tracking of shifts, while automated payroll handles complex wage calculations and tip reporting. PTO management helps coordinate time off during peak seasons, and the mobile app allows managers to approve schedule changes or run payroll from the back office or while offsite, eliminating the chaos of paper timesheets.

Retail and Salon Operations

Retail shops and salons often juggle a mix of part-time, full-time, and commission-based employees. FRIDAY simplifies this by handling hourly wages, salaries, and commissions in one payroll run. The time tracking kiosk can be set up on a tablet at the front desk, allowing staff to clock in and out seamlessly. Integrated communication tools let you broadcast shift changes or store announcements, while the accounting sync ensures every payroll transaction is accurately reflected in your books.

Contracting and Construction Businesses

Contractors and construction firms frequently employ a mix of W-2 employees and 1099 subcontractors. FRIDAY handles both with equal ease, processing payments and tax forms for each classification correctly. The mobile app is critical for field workers, allowing them to clock in from a job site. Automated tax filings ensure compliance with state and local regulations, which is vital for businesses operating across multiple jurisdictions. This reduces the risk of penalties and saves significant administrative overhead.

Growing Startups and Medical Practices

Startups and medical practices need scalable solutions that grow with them. FRIDAY offers a simple onboarding process that gets new hires set up quickly, from collecting tax documents to enrolling in direct deposit. The platform’s PTO management is essential for managing competitive leave policies, while the integrated communication tools keep distributed teams connected. The ability to sync with accounting software like Xero or QuickBooks provides founders and practice managers with real-time financial insights without manual data reconciliation.

What is FRIDAY and what does it do?

FRIDAY is a simple payroll and employee management platform designed for small businesses. It allows you to run full-service payroll, track time in real-time using an AI-powered kiosk, manage PTO and time-off requests, and streamline HR tasks like onboarding. It automates tax filings, syncs with accounting software, and provides team communication tools, all within one affordable, easy-to-use application.

Who is FRIDAY designed for?

FRIDAY is built specifically for small business owners with 1 to 100 employees. It is ideal for a wide range of industries, including restaurants, retail shops, salons, contracting businesses, medical practices, and growing startups. It is designed for owners who want to replace the complexity and hidden fees of legacy payroll providers like ADP, Paychex, or Gusto with a simpler, more transparent solution.

How quickly can I start using FRIDAY?

You can start using FRIDAY almost immediately. The platform is designed for rapid onboarding with no lengthy contracts or onboarding fees. You can sign up for a 14-day free trial and begin running payroll, tracking time, and managing your team within minutes. The intuitive interface and top-rated support team ensure you can get up and running without a steep learning curve.

Can I try FRIDAY before committing?

Yes, FRIDAY offers a 14-day free trial with no contracts and no onboarding fees. You can cancel at any time during the trial period. This allows you to experience the platform’s simplicity, test its features like payroll processing and time tracking, and see how it integrates with your existing accounting software before making any financial commitment.