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7shifts for Clover

Restaurants live and die by labor cost and a full schedule. 7shifts is built specifically for restaurants and plugs into Clover to make both easier to control.

By Craig "Rich" Riley · Updated

What 7shifts does

7shifts is restaurant scheduling, time tracking, and team-communication software that integrates natively with Clover. Its drag-and-drop builder lets managers create schedules fast, while the employee app handles availability, time-off, and shift trades — cutting the endless scheduling texts.

Key features

  • Drag-and-drop schedulesBuild from templates and the system flags overtime and double-booking.
  • Real-time labor & salesSee labor against Clover sales so you can staff to demand.
  • Team chat & announcementsMessage individuals, groups, or the whole team — no personal numbers.
  • Time clock with safeguardsGPS geofencing and photo verification help prevent buddy-punching.
  • Payroll-readyTimesheets, tips, and PTO flow to payroll providers like Gusto, ADP, and QuickBooks.

Who it’s for

Restaurants, bars, and cafes that want labor tools built for how they actually operate — tip handling, compliance, and demand-based staffing. For non-restaurant businesses with hourly staff, Homebase is usually the better fit.

Getting started

Connect 7shifts to Clover from the App Market and import your team. Plans are tiered by location and features, with options that scale from a single restaurant to a group.

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FAQ

Common questions

Does 7shifts integrate with Clover?

Yes. 7shifts integrates natively with Clover (and other restaurant POS systems), pulling sales data to show labor against sales in real time.

What makes 7shifts different from Homebase?

7shifts is purpose-built for restaurants with tip handling, labor compliance, and demand-based staffing. Homebase is a strong general-purpose option for any hourly team.

Does 7shifts help control labor costs?

Yes. It shows real-time labor against sales and flags overtime and conflicts, so managers can staff to demand and avoid costly overruns.

Does 7shifts handle time tracking?

Yes, with a time clock that includes GPS geofencing and photo verification to prevent buddy-punching, plus timesheets that feed payroll.

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