Chain Restaurant Tronc Setup

We install and manage Tronc structures purpose-built for chain restaurants. That means you get consistency across all locations, reduced NIC exposure, and compliance with HMRC and the new Tipping Act — without dumping more admin on your ops or finance team.

Multi-Site Tronc Scheme Setup

We design and implement a single Tronc scheme that works across every site in your group. All locations follow one core structure, with operational variations documented and approved where needed. This eliminates the inconsistent rule-setting that puts your NIC exemptions at risk.

Independent Troncmaster Management

Your scheme requires a named, independent Troncmaster. Without that, you’re exposed. We act as the independent Troncmaster for your group, maintaining decision-making autonomy and providing monthly reports to your payroll and finance teams — ready for audit at any time.

NIC Liability Audit and Savings Plan

Most multi-site restaurant businesses miss out on Employer NIC relief simply because their Tronc is unstructured. We assess your current setup, site by site, and show you exactly how much you’re losing to NIC exposure — and what it’ll take to plug the gap.

Customised Policy and Documentation for Each Site

We prepare the legal documents, employee guidance, and internal protocols necessary to establish Tronc compliance across every location. You’ll receive site-specific policies that align with a single central scheme, allowing consistency without losing local detail.

Ongoing Tronc Operations and Tip Allocation Management

We run your monthly Tronc process: collecting data from POS and payroll, making fair distributions based on approved allocation rules, and issuing employee-level breakdowns. This removes admin from your teams and ensures monthly compliance with E24 and PAYE obligations.

Full Payroll Coordination and Reporting

We liaise directly with your payroll provider, supplying correctly formatted allocation files for every pay period. This ensures the right tax treatment is applied and that Employer NIC exemptions are preserved across the board — with no manual editing or duplication required from your team.

Training and Briefing for GMs and Area Managers

We deliver clear, practical training sessions for site-level and regional leadership. We make it clear what their role is — and isn’t — in the Tronc process, so they don’t accidentally cross into decisions that remove the scheme’s independence.

Migration of Existing Schemes Without Starting from Scratch

Already running something similar? We’ll review your setup and show you what’s missing, what’s putting you at risk, and what needs fixing. We don't tear it down — we adjust what’s already there to meet compliance standards and protect your group.