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Tab reads every vendor invoice, codes each line to the right restaurant and GL, and checks for price creep and missed rebates.

July 30, 2026
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AP built for restaurants

Stop Overpaying Your Vendors

Tab pulls in every vendor invoice, codes every line to the right location and GL, and Andy AI audits each one for price creep and missed rebates. Restaurants lose $25,000 or more a year to vendor overpricing. Yours stops today.

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A Tab Recent Transactions table listing vendor payments by vendor, date, amount, payment method, and a verified or unverified status, including a Sysco direct debit marked verified and a vendor charge flagged unverified for 7 days Every vendor charge, read and verified

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Gregorys Coffee bartaco Jack in the Box Heidi's Brooklyn Deli Talkin' Tacos Domino's
Sound familiar

The Invoice Work That Eats Your Week

Every restaurant category tool says the same thing: snap a photo, we do the rest. Then the real week starts. Here is what operators actually deal with, and what Tab does about each one.

Your bookkeeper spends her week re-keying invoices

Managers send photos, someone types every line into the books, and a bookkeeper can burn 35 hours a week just keeping invoices entered and up to date.

Tab captures and codes it. Every invoice is captured, coded to the right location and GL, and posted with over 85% higher accuracy, saving more than 10 hours a month.

Same item, higher price every month

The price of the same case inches up week after week. Vendors shuffle descriptions and pack sizes so it is nearly impossible to catch by hand across 10 to 15 invoices a week.

Andy tracks price creep. Andy AI follows the price of each line item across invoices, even when the description or pack size changes, and flags the creep.

Credits promised, never posted

A vendor shorts a delivery, promises a credit, and it never shows up. The rebate you were owed quietly leaks out the back door, month after month.

Andy follows the money. Andy reads your invoices and vendor agreements around the clock and works to recover the rebates and credits you are owed.

A Tab transaction detail for a Sysco Card charge prompting Upload a receipt to bind to this transaction and Assign Location, showing the date posted, card name, last four digits, amount, and merchant Sysco Corporation
A black Tab Visa card connected to QuickBooks Online

Feeds the books you already keep. Coded invoices sync through the QuickBooks Online bank feed or export as a CSV, so close starts clean.

How it works

From Vendor Invoice to Clean Books, in Four Steps

No sales call to see it. Invoices come in the way your restaurant already gets them, and Tab handles the coding, the approvals, and the sync behind it.

  • The invoice feeds inEmail it in, snap a photo from the line, or connect an existing vendor invoice feed. No re-keying by hand.
  • Every line gets codedTab captures the details and codes each line to the right location and GL, then routes it for approval.
  • Vendors get paid from TabApprove and pay from one place. Tab puts vendor payments on autopilot so the bill does not sit in a pile waiting on someone.
  • It syncs to QuickBooks OnlineCoded spend flows to the QuickBooks Online bank feed or a customizable CSV, so your bookkeeper starts clean.

Vendor payments are in beta. Tab is putting vendor payments on autopilot for restaurants, and the team can walk you through where it stands for your setup.

The Andy audit

The Only AP Tool With a Purchasing Analyst Inside

Everyone else stops at processing the invoice. Andy AI reads every line, 24/7, and audits it against your past invoices and vendor agreements to catch the overcharges and unclaimed rebates that quietly bleed your margin.

$25k+/yr
is what restaurants lose every year to overpricing and unclaimed rebates. Andy works to win it back.
3 to 5%
of total costs is what Andy can save and recover by auditing purchasing line by line.
24/7
Andy works in the background around the clock and is built to deposit recovered losses monthly.

Everyone else processes invoices. Tab audits them and pays them.

See what Andy finds
A Tab payments panel with a Create a Payment button, listing vendors Sysco, Orkin, Ecolab, and US Foods alongside their available net payment terms and available capital
Pay on your terms

The Only Invoice Tool That Touches When You Pay

Processing the invoice is one thing. Nobody else in the invoice category cares about the timing of the payment. Tab connects the invoice to the money, so paying a vendor can help your cash flow instead of squeezing it.

Card cash back

Cash back
on eligible card payments. Base earns unlimited 1% on every swipe.

Weekly float

Up to 30days
of float when you pay weekly, so cash stays in the bank longer.

Flexible terms

Eligible plans
Ask Tab which repayment schedule fits your restaurant.

Tab Accounts

2% APY
on cash held in Tab Accounts, calculated daily, paid monthly.

Pay by Tab card and keep the timing in your hands. Take the cash back, or stretch the terms when a slow week needs the room.

Proof

Numbers Finance Leads Care About

1,000+restaurants run on Tab
90 secaverage support response
Every linecan be checked by Tab's Andy AI
One workspacefor invoices, payments, cards, and receipts
★★★★★
"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)
★★★★★
"It's rare to find software partners whose products fully live up to the promises made during the sales process. Tab not only met expectations but exceeded them. It's been a win for both our management and store teams."
Juliana, Owner, Heidi's Brooklyn Deli (8+ locations)

Real humans based in the US and Canada answer in about 90 seconds.

Side by side

Tab vs Typical Invoice Software

The category processes your invoices behind a demo wall. Here is what changes when the invoice meets the money.

What matters
Tab
Typical invoice software
Price to start
Free Base plan, no demo wall
Book a demo to even see a price
Line-item audit for overcharges
Andy AI flags price creep 24/7
Captures the number, does not audit it
Rebate and credit recovery
Andy hunts unclaimed rebates you are owed
You chase credits yourself
Pays the vendor
Pay vendors from the platform
Reads the invoice, then hands it off
Payment terms and float
Cards and vendor payments in the same workflow
Invoice processing only
Receipt chasing
Texts staff for the receipt, then codes it
You or your bookkeeper collect them
Built for restaurants
Restaurant-only, 1,000+ on the platform
Restaurant skin or a broad AP tool

Comparison reflects Tab's published features against common patterns in the restaurant invoice and AP software category. Confirm any specific product's terms with its provider.

Questions and answers

Questions Finance Leads Ask Most

Tab takes invoices the way your restaurant already gets them. You can email them in, snap a photo from a manager on site, or connect an existing vendor invoice feed so bills flow in on their own. From there Tab captures the details, codes each line, and tags it to the right location.

No. Tab feeds them. Coded invoices and transactions sync through the QuickBooks Online bank feed or export as a customizable CSV, so your bookkeeper starts month-end with clean data instead of a shoebox. Tab works alongside your accountant rather than replacing them.

Andy reads your invoices and vendor agreements in the background, around the clock. It tracks the price of the same line item over time, even when a vendor changes the description or pack size, flags overcharges and price creep, and hunts for rebates and credits you are owed. Restaurants lose $25k or more a year to overpricing and unclaimed rebates, and Andy works to win it back.

The Base plan is free. It includes invoice and receipt automation, cards, Tab Accounts, payments, unlimited 1% cash back, the QuickBooks Online bank feed, and live US-based support, with no annual fee. Andy AI, the line-item auditor, is part of the Pro plan at $150 per month per location, which also adds a dedicated Account Manager.

Yes. You can tag any invoice or transaction to one location or several, create as many entities as you need from one login, and set custom roles for your team. Groups with 5 or more locations can ask about custom pricing.

Every Invoice Read. Every Dollar Defended.

Start free, get running in 10 to 15 minutes, and let Andy AI audit every vendor line while your team runs the floor. Real humans answer in about 90 seconds.

Free Base plan No demo wall 1,000+ restaurants
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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.