REPAY and NxtEdge Integrate to Automate AP Payments for Hospitality and Food & Beverage Sectors

Repay Holdings Corporation (REPAY) has integrated its proprietary Payables Platform into NxtEdge, a move that bridges the gap between inventory management and payment execution for the hospitality sector. For fintech professionals, this represents a significant deepening of embedded finance within niche ERP systems, specifically targeting the high-volume, low-margin food and beverage industry.

What was announced

REPAY and NxtEdge have established a technology partnership to embed the REPAY Payables Platform (RPP) directly into NxtEdge’s existing software suite. NxtEdge, which specializes in inventory, cost management, and accounts payable (AP) automation for the food and beverage sectors, will now offer an end-to-end automated workflow. This allows users to transition from initial invoice capture and approval to final payment execution without leaving the NxtEdge environment.

The integration is designed for a broad range of hospitality entities, including country clubs, independent restaurants, multi-unit restaurant groups, hotels, and resorts. By utilizing RPP, these organizations can automate vendor payments through various digital channels, including virtual cards, ACH, and other digital payment networks. The primary objective is to replace manual, paper-based back-office processes with a digital lifecycle that improves visibility and security while reducing the friction typically associated with B2B transactions in the hospitality supply chain. The solution aims to help growing businesses scale their operations by providing better control over their cash flow and strengthening vendor relationships through more reliable, timely payments.

"At NxtEdge, our mission is to simplify the complex workflows hospitality operators manage every day. By integrating REPAY’s Payables Platform directly into NxtEdge, we’re connecting invoice processing, approvals and vendor payments with the same platform our customers use to manage purchasing, inventory and costs. This gives operators one connected workflow from purchasing and inventory through invoice processing and payment."

Naomi Canning, President of NxtEdge.

The companies involved

Repay Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: RPAY), commonly known as REPAY, is a major player in the payment processing space, focusing on vertically-integrated solutions. The company provides a suite of payment technology tools designed to facilitate both consumer-to-business and business-to-business transactions across various industries. REPAY has established a market position by embedding its technology into specific software ecosystems, allowing businesses to handle payments within their existing operational tools.

NxtEdge is a provider of specialized software for the food and beverage industry, focusing on the intersection of inventory management and financial operations. Its platform is built to handle the unique complexities of hospitality procurement, where tracking costs and managing diverse vendor relationships are critical to profitability. By focusing on AP automation and cost management, NxtEdge serves as a central hub for operators who need to maintain tight control over their supply chains. The company operates in a competitive landscape alongside other industry-specific solution providers like DiningEdge, aiming to streamline the procure-to-pay cycle for hospitality businesses of varying sizes.

What FF News has reported before

FF News has recently tracked REPAY’s expansion into diverse payment technologies and strategic partnerships. On August 20, 2026, we reported that REPAY Signs Reseller Agreement with Visa to Empower ISOs and ISVs with Direct Visa Platform Connect Access, highlighting the company's efforts to broaden its infrastructure reach. Earlier that month, the firm also moved into the artificial intelligence space, as noted in our coverage of how REPAY Launches AI-Powered REPAY Voice™ to Revolutionize Conversational Phone Payments. Additionally, the broader trend of workflow automation in the enterprise sector was underscored when Worth Secures $25M Investment Led by TTV Capital, Driving Major Enterprise Growth, Expanding Workflow Automation Solutions in March 2025.

What this means

This partnership signals a shift in the hospitality tech stack, where "all-in-one" functionality is becoming a requirement rather than a luxury. By embedding payments directly into inventory software, REPAY is putting pressure on traditional banks and standalone AP providers who lack deep integration into the restaurant supply chain. The move highlights a growing industry consensus: for B2B payments to truly modernize, they must disappear into the workflow of the user's primary software. The challenge now lies in whether these integrated solutions can handle the notoriously fragmented and paper-heavy vendor networks that still dominate the food and beverage industry.