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Justin Roberts and Brian Hassan on Kickfin’s Mission to Modernize Hospitality Tip Payments

November 06, 2024
Kickfin, founded by Brian Hassan and Justin Roberts, is transforming tip distribution in the hospitality industry by providing instant, direct deposits to employees’ bank accounts. Driven by their personal connections to the service industry, Brian and Justin created Kickfin to replace the outdated, cash-based tip system with a secure, transparent solution that empowers workers. Through seamless POS integration, Kickfin eliminates the need for cash handling, providing both safety and financial freedom. Their journey, rooted in friendship and resilience, has made Kickfin an essential tool, setting a new standard for tip management across restaurants and bars nationwide.

Interview Takeaways:

  • Building Trust Through Transparency – For Justin Roberts, Co-CEO of Kickfin, this is more than just addressing pain points for restaurant managers and industry workers. It’s about creating a new system of truth and service, a reliable solution for calculating tips that meets the demands of the future.
  • Modernizing Tip Distribution For Employees – After a busy shift, all employees want is for their tip money to be processed quickly and accurately. With Kickfin’s modern technology, they can count on getting paid instantly—leaving everyone saying “cha-ching!
  • Revolutionizing payouts Brian Hassan – It can be unsettling when the tips you’ve worked hard to earn aren’t processed right away. Kickfin’s mission is to remove that fear and anxiety, ensuring employees receive the money they’ve earned without delay.


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