Cost Analysis

Operations Calculator

Enter your franchise details to see annual manager hours spent on HR workflow tasks and their associated costs. Now, imagine what your managers can do with those extra hours.

Cost Analysis

Operational Cost Calculator

Estimate the annual manager time consumed by hiring, terminations, TWC follow-up, payroll data work, and workers' comp administration across your franchise locations.

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$60,008 / year

Annual Manager Cost$9,292 / year

80

Total Employees

64

Turnover Events / year

322.1

Total Hours / year

  1. The default turnover rate of 80% is from pos.toasttab.com/blog/on-the-line/restaurant-turnover-rate
  2. Time metrics used:

    Total time expended for each new hire1.5 Hours
    Total time expended for each termination1 Hour
    TWC unemployment management / each claim1.75 Hours
    Payroll data management for onboard / terminations / updates0.75 Hours

The hidden cost of DIY HR workflows…

In the restaurant franchise industry, the nature of QSR's is that managers wear every hat — including HR workflows. But every hour spent on onboarding paperwork, unemployment claims, or payroll corrections is an hour not spent on operations, training, or guest experience.

With an 80% average annual turnover rate in the industry, these HR tasks repeat constantly — making them one of the largest invisible drains on your management team's time.

Get your managers time back…

See exactly how much time OHRO saves by streamlining onboarding, terminations, and compliance tasks.

Common HR tasks stealing manager time:

  • Onboarding paperwork pulling managers off the floor during peak hours
  • Termination documentation errors that create legal exposure
  • TWC unemployment claims piling up with no structured follow-up process
  • Payroll data corrections caused by missing or late hire/term notices
  • Workers' comp admin eating into managers' already thin schedules

What OHRO takes off your plate

OHRO absorbs the structured, repeatable HR workflows so your managers can stay focused on running an efficient and successful operation. We handle the process infrastructure — your team handles the people.

Digital Onboarding System — new hires complete paperwork before day one, managers approve in minutes
Unemployment Management — we handle TWC claim responses and documentation (available as add-on)
Payroll Data Coordination — hire/term/direct deposit notices go directly to your payroll provider on time, every time (available as add-on)
Workers' compensation management — mitigating exposure to unwanted claims (available add-on)

Ready to see your OHRO fee?

Once you know your annual HR overhead cost, compare it to OHRO's operational fees. It'll be a pleasant surprise.

Use the Fee Calculator to see your exact monthly OHRO fee and compare it against your franchise fees.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much manager time does HR actually consume in a franchise restaurant?

On average, each new hire requires about 1.5 hours of manager time for onboarding paperwork, each termination about 1 hour, each TWC unemployment claim about 1.75 hours, and each payroll data update about 0.75 hours. With an 80% annual turnover rate across a multi-unit operation, these tasks compound into hundreds of manager hours per year.

What is the average employee turnover rate in the QSR industry?

The restaurant industry averages approximately 80% annual employee turnover, according to Toast's restaurant industry data. This means most franchise locations are effectively re-hiring and re-onboarding the majority of their workforce every year.

What HR tasks does OHRO take off my managers' plates?

OHRO handles digital onboarding and termination workflows, unemployment claim responses and documentation, payroll data coordination (hire/term/direct deposit notices), and workers' compensation administration — the repeatable, structured HR tasks that consume the most manager time in franchise restaurant operations.