Case Study: Show-Me Shaved Ice achieves hassle-free payroll and tax compliance with Patriot Software

Show-Me Shaved Ice Is a Show-stopper in the Summer

Show‑Me Shaved Ice, a seasonal shaved ice and frozen custard stand in Hannibal, Missouri, co‑owned by Cardell and Karla McDonald, needed a reliable way to manage seasonal hires and stay payroll‑compliant as they expanded with a semi‑permanent location and a trailer for events. To address onboarding, payroll taxes, and year‑end reporting, they turned to Patriot Software’s Full‑Service Payroll.

Patriot Software’s Full‑Service Payroll handled employee setup, pay stubs, tax deposits, and W‑2s, cutting the McDonalds’ payroll time to “a few minutes each pay period” and ensuring compliance without heavy administrative work. The result: excellent, affordable service that freed the owners to focus on growing Show‑Me Shaved Ice and serving their community.

Show-Me Shaved Ice

Karla McDonald

Co-owner