Quick-Service Restaurant

Revolutionize Your QSR with a Unified Platform

Modern Workforce Management for Quick-Service Restaurants

Quick-Service Restaurants (QSRs) operate on speed, efficiency, and consistency. From managing fluctuating demand to keeping labor costs under control, QSR operators face complex challenges that can’t be solved with outdated tools. Nowsta delivers the only all-in-one workforce management platform engineered for QSRs, integrating advanced scheduling, real-time labor insights, and centralized team communication. Optimize labor spend, streamline operations, and drive consistent, high-quality guest experiences across all your locations.

25,000+ teams trust Nowsta to power their workforce

Reduce manual scheduling time by up to 80%

Increase shift coverage rates to over 95%

Cut labor costs by an average of 3–7% per location

Decrease last-minute overtime by 20%

Improve shift fill rates by over 90%

Empower managers to focus on guest service and store growth

The Gold Standard for QSR Workforce Management

Nowsta is the backbone of high-performing QSR operations, uniquely designed for the industry’s relentless pace and demand for consistency. By consolidating scheduling, labor management, compliance, and communication into a single platform, Nowsta enables your restaurants to deliver fast, seamless service—every shift, every day.

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Master QSR Scheduling—Faster and Smarter

Coordinating hundreds of shifts per week across multiple locations is a constant balancing act. Nowsta replaces manual spreadsheets and guesswork with automated scheduling intelligence purpose-built for QSR demands.

Smart Scheduling: Instantly match the right staff to the right shifts based on skills, availability, and training. Operators cut up to 50% of time spent on scheduling and can fill open shifts in minutes with the mobile app.

Real-Time Visibility: Run every site from a single dashboard—see all locations, open shifts, attendance, and labor spend in one place. Gain operational clarity and flag issues before they impact service.

Mobile Accessibility: Empower your team to view schedules, accept open shifts, swap availability, and clock in or out directly from their phones. 92% of Nowsta users say mobile access improves shift fill rates and team responsiveness, reducing call-outs and absenteeism.

Guarantee Compliance and Minimize Risk

Labor law compliance, overtime management, and accurate payroll are mission-critical in the QSR industry—failures cost time, money, and brand reputation. Nowsta automates compliance at scale for peace of mind.

Automated Labor Tracking: Monitor hours worked, manage overtime, and get instant alerts when employees approach thresholds—protecting margins and ensuring labor law adherence.

Error-Free Payroll: Eliminate manual calculations and export accurate timesheets to your payroll provider in seconds. QSRs using Nowsta report up to 90% faster payroll processing and a 75% drop in payroll correction requests.

Centralized Communication: Share updates, policy changes, and menu rollouts instantly. Consistent information keeps every team aligned and compliant across all locations.

Enhance Efficiency and Control Labor Costs

Every dollar matters in the QSR world, where labor can account for up to 30% of operating costs. Nowsta empowers you to staff smarter, maximize efficiency, and safeguard your bottom line.

Dynamic Labor Optimization: Visualize labor demand by day or hour, set budget targets, and use real-time analytics to make informed decisions as conditions change.

Reduced Administrative Overhead: Automate repetitive scheduling and payroll tasks, freeing your managers to focus on team coaching and customer satisfaction. Operators see administrative time drop by as much as 30% after implementation.

Actionable Insights: Leverage customizable reports to track KPIs, spot trends, and proactively adjust staffing or operations. Nowsta equips you to drive continual improvement, not just manage by exception.