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Instant Study Shows the Financial Reality for Restaurant Workers


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In the latest episode of the IPA Payments Pod, Ben Jackson talks with Tal Clark, the CEO of Instant Financial, about its recent survey of restaurant workers and their financial health.

The company surveyed all levels of restaurant staff – servers, cooks, and managers – and heard their stories about how they manage their financial lives, and the sacrifices they make to make ends meet.

You can download the full study here: 2026 State of the Industry – Restaurants | Instant Financial

This podcast was recorded on June 24, 2026. Things may have changed by the time you hear it.

Listeners can learn more about the evolving world of payments and the regulations that govern it at the IPA's IPA Payments Policy Briefing being held at the Bancorp's Offices in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on July 9.

Listeners who are responsible for regulatory compliance can build their skills and earn CLEs at the IPA's Compliance Boot Camp being held at Discover's Headquarters outside of Chicago on September 10th.

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