Big Table Group Partners with TiPJAR to Drive Fairness, Transparency, and Compliance in Tronc Management
Dan Hawkie, CCO TiPJAR
The Big Table Group, one of the UK’s leading restaurant operators, has announced a new partnership with TiPJAR, the award-winning independent tronc and tipping platform, to implement a fully compliant and transparent digital tronc solution across its brands.
Following an extensive review and due diligence process of multiple providers in the market, TiPJAR was selected for its independent structure, deep sector expertise, and proven reputation for driving compliance while enhancing fairness and transparency for teams.
The partnership comes at a pivotal time for the hospitality sector, as operators continue to navigate evolving legislation around tipping, tronc, and pay transparency. The collaboration will ensure that tronc is managed entirely independently of the business, protecting both operators and team members, while maintaining full compliance with HMRC guidance and the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023.
“Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we have always been committed to ensuring they are treated fairly and rewarded transparently. We regularly review how we manage tronc across our business to uphold the highest standards of compliance, fairness, and integrity. After a comprehensive evaluation of all available solutions, TiPJAR emerged as the clear choice for this next step. Their independence, innovative technology and trusted reputation across the industry gave us complete confidence that they are the right partner to help us continue putting our employees first. This partnership ensures that our teams can have complete clarity and confidence in how tronc is managed and distributed — something that has always been core to how we operate.”
Alan Morgan
Big Table Group, CEO
“We’re incredibly proud to be partnering with Big Table Group — a business that shares our values of fairness, transparency, and doing right by their teams. Their diligence and care throughout this process have been exemplary, and it’s a huge credit to them that they wanted to take such a proactive and best-practice approach.
Our mission has always been to simplify compliance while empowering teams and protecting operators. We look forward to supporting Big Table Group in setting a benchmark for how tronc should be managed across the UK hospitality sector.”
Dan Hawkie
TiPJAR, CCO
The decision follows a period of reflection across the industry after recent tribunal activity within the sector. While Big Table Group has long been committed to doing the right thing by its teams, the partnership with TiPJAR represents a renewed investment in ensuring the highest possible standards of fairness, independence, and legal compliance moving forward.
The roll-out of TiPJAR’s independent tronc solution will take place across Big Table Group’s portfolio of well-known brands, including Bella Italia, Las Iguanas, and Banana Tree, in the coming months.
About TiPJAR
TiPJAR is the award-winning, independent tronc and tipping platform that enables fair, transparent, and compliant tip distribution for hospitality teams. Built for operators and loved by staff, TiPJAR is used by thousands of venues across the UK and Europe to automate, protect, and modernise the way tips and tronc are managed.
TiPJAR is the award-winning, independent tronc and tipping platform that enables fair, transparent, and compliant tip distribution for hospitality teams. Built for operators and loved by staff, TiPJAR is used by thousands of venues across the UK and Europe to automate, protect, and modernise the way tips and tronc are managed.
About Big Table Group
Big Table Group operates some of the UK’s most iconic casual dining brands, including Las Iguanas, Bella Italia, and Banana Tree. With over 200 restaurants nationwide, the Group employs thousands of team members and remains committed to creating inclusive, rewarding, and transparent workplaces across the hospitality sector.
Big Table Group operates some of the UK’s most iconic casual dining brands, including Las Iguanas, Bella Italia, and Banana Tree. With over 200 restaurants nationwide, the Group employs thousands of team members and remains committed to creating inclusive, rewarding, and transparent workplaces across the hospitality sector.
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