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Restaurant AI Software for Invoices, Receipts and Books

Tab reads every vendor invoice line, collects receipts at the swipe, and codes clean restaurant spend into QuickBooks Online. Free Base plan.

July 30, 2026
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Restaurant AI, the money side

The AI That Reads Every Invoice You Get

Tab is the AI built only for restaurants. It reads every line on every vendor invoice, chases every receipt at the swipe, and codes the whole lot straight into QuickBooks Online.

Not a dashboard. The part that does the work, so your books close on time and the overcharges stop getting through.

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Why operators choose Tab
"We looked at other expense systems but it just didn't compare to the technology that Tab has."
Teresa, Accounting Specialist, Rock Strategic (75+ units)
Tab's Recent Transactions list showing a Sysco direct debit of $9,290.99 marked Verified, a $900 card charge marked Verified, and a $795 vendor payment flagged Unverified after 7 days
Verified and unverified spend, side by side, before month end.
How it works

What Tab's AI actually does

Three jobs, all on the money side of the restaurant. Every one of them happens at the moment of the spend, not three weeks later when someone is retyping it.

01 · Invoices

It reads every line

Andy AI works your vendor invoices the way no busy manager ever could, line by line, every week.

  • Reads every invoice line against the agreed price
  • Flags price creep and surprise surcharges
  • Chases short deliveries and unapplied credits
  • Surfaces rebates you are already owed
02 · Receipts

It asks at the swipe

Your team is terrible at handing in receipts. Every team is. So Tab stops asking them to remember.

  • Texts the cardholder the second the card is used
  • Photo goes straight back, 90 second average
  • Binds the receipt to the right transaction
  • Missing ones are obvious, not a month-end hunt
03 · Books

It codes it clean

Your accounting system stores what already happened. Tab is the part that makes it show up right.

  • Codes to the right location, owner and GL
  • Full QuickBooks Online integration, on the free plan
  • Customizable CSV exports for other ledgers
  • 85%+ higher accuracy on the accounting work
Why Tab

What makes this different

Most finance tools were built for offices and then pointed at restaurants. This one only ever had one job.

Built only for restaurants

Not a generic expense tool with a restaurant page. Locations, entities, GMs and vendor invoices are the whole design.

A system of action

Your ledger records what happened. Tab captures the spend, the receipt and the coding as it happens, so the record arrives clean.

Free to start

The Base plan is free and carries the cards, the receipt automation and the full QuickBooks Online integration.

No credit check

Tab Cards need no credit check to apply, and they work anywhere Visa is accepted.

Live in about a week

Setup takes roughly one week and you are ready for your first billing cycle. Andy onboarding is a 30 minute session.

It gives time back to the floor

There is no such thing as time savings in a restaurant, only where the time goes. This puts it back on the floor.

Integrations

What it plugs into

You do not replace your accounting system and you do not switch banks. Tab feeds the system you already run.

Full integration

QuickBooks Online

A full integration, not a CSV handoff and not a bank feed. Coded transactions land in your books with the location, the owner and the GL account already on them. Included on the free Base plan.

Everything else

Customizable CSV export

Running a different ledger? Tab exports the same clean, coded data as a customizable CSV, so your bookkeeper stops rebuilding it by hand.

Pricing

Simple and transparent

Start free. Add the purchasing analyst when you want the invoices worked as well as captured.

Base
Free

The card, the receipt automation and the clean handoff to your books.

  • Unlimited virtual and physical cards
  • Limits on every card, person and location
  • Receipt requested by text at the swipe
  • Full QuickBooks Online integration
  • Unlimited 1% cash back on every swipe
  • 2% APY on cash held in Tab Accounts
  • No credit check to apply
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Pro · Andy AI
$150 /month/location

Everything in Base, plus the AI purchasing analyst working your invoices.

  • Every vendor invoice line read and checked
  • Price creep and surcharges flagged
  • Short deliveries and credits chased
  • Rebates you are owed surfaced
  • 30 minute onboarding and activation
  • Continuous evaluation plan
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Custom pricing is available for groups with 5 or more locations.

FAQ

Straight answers

Do I have to replace QuickBooks?
No. Tab feeds QuickBooks Online through a full integration. Your accounting system keeps doing its job, it just stops receiving a shoebox.
What does the AI actually read?
Every line on your vendor invoices, checked against the price you agreed. It flags creep and surcharges, chases short deliveries and unapplied credits, and surfaces rebates you are already owed. Restaurants lose $25,000 or more a year to unclaimed rebates and overpricing.
How do receipts get in?
Tab texts the cardholder the second the card is used. They photograph the receipt, it binds to that transaction, and it is coded. Average turn-in is 90 seconds.
Is there really a free plan?
Yes. Base is free and includes unlimited cards, the receipt automation, the full QuickBooks Online integration and unlimited 1% cash back. Andy AI, the purchasing analyst, is on Pro at $150 per month per location.
How long does setup take?
About one week, ready for your first billing cycle. Andy onboarding is a 30 minute session covering the walkthrough, activation and a continuous evaluation plan.
Does applying affect my credit?
Tab Cards require no credit check to apply, and they work anywhere Visa is accepted.

Your invoices are leaking right now

Bring last month's invoices to the call. You will hear exactly what Tab would have caught in them, and what it takes to stop it happening again.

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questions & answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Tab Commerce?

Tab Commerce is a financial technology company providing the only finance platform built for restaurants. Learn more about us here.

How long does it take to get started?

We're from the restaurant industry and know time is a constrained resource. We've built our onboarding process to get you fully up and running in 10 minutes or less.

How do Tab corporate cards work?

Tab cards work just like any other corporate card but with the benefits of powerful spend control software built just for restaurants.

Can Tab Cards be added to Apple Wallet?

Yes, simply add the Tab Card into your Apple Wallet like you would any other card.

Where can I use Tab Cards?

Anywhere that Visa is accepted (most places). Most core vendors accept cards, but some might only be available upon request - we can help you with that.

Can I add my team to Tab?

You can create as many users as you would like with a simple onboarding process and customized roles.

Can I add multiple entities to Tab?

You can create as many entities as you need, and manage them all from a single login.

What are flexible payment terms?

The Tab Card gives restaurants more control and flexibility over their cash flow. Extended payment terms allows restaurants to extend eligible re-payments on their Tab Card by 30 days, providing up to 60 day terms. This is for eligible, pre-approved customers only. Inquire to see eligibility.

Do you offer support?

We provide near-instant support from real humans based in the US and Canada. Support can be accessed via live chat in the platform or by emailing support@tabcommerce.com.

How can I get started?

Click the 'Get Started' button in the top right of this page. You'll receive an email to create your account and book a time to finish onboarding with your dedicated account rep.