Banyan Software, a global software company focused on acquiring, building, and growing enterprise software businesses, is pleased to announce the acquisition of BuRPS (Budgeting, Rostering, Payroll System), a Queensland-based provider of workforce management software for the retail and hospitality sectors.
Founded in 2004 by Hilary Enloe and Ian Lythgoe, BuRPS has been a trusted partner to customers across Australia, helping businesses streamline operations, reduce labour costs, and ensure compliance with labour regulations. The software is widely used by independent grocery groups and single-store retailers.
“After more than 20 years serving our customers, it was important to find a partner who would honour our legacy and support the next stage of growth. We chose Banyan because of the local team and their strong track record of acquiring and scaling B2B software businesses globally. Just as important, their ‘buy, hold, and grow for life’ strategy means they are truly committed to the long-term success of BuRPS, our customers, our technology, and our team.”
Hilary Enloe • co-founder of BuRPS
BuRPS offers a comprehensive workforce management suite with deep integration into grocery POS systems, including Worldsmart, Futurenet, Red Cat, and SwiftPOS. Its capabilities include award-compliant rostering, biometric time tracking, POS-driven wage forecasting, and payroll automation. The team from BuRPS will work closely with the team at Worldsmart to expand their services.
“BuRPS has built a strong reputation and product that is well-aligned with the needs of independent grocers and customers are huge fans. We are excited to support the team and invest in continued growth and product capability.”
Damon Fieldgate • Operating Partner, APAC, at Banyan Software
“We look forward to working closely with the BuRPS team to build on their success and deliver even greater value to our customers.”
Stephen Menzel • CEO of Worldsmart
About BuRPS. BuRPS (Budgeting, Rostering, Payroll System) is a workforce management software serving retail and hospitality businesses across Australia. Founded in 2004, BuRPS helps customers optimize staff scheduling, track attendance, comply with labour laws, and streamline payroll, with deep integrations into industry-specific point-of-sale systems. For more information, please visit burps.com.au
About Banyan Software, Inc. Banyan Software provides the best permanent home for successful enterprise software companies, their employees, and customers. Banyan’s mission is to acquire, build, and grow great software businesses all over the world with dominant positions in niche verticals. Founded in 2016, the company follows a buy-and-hold-for-life strategy, and is set up with a permanent capital base to preserve the legacy of founders. As a purpose-driven company, Banyan is committed to making an enduring, positive impact on the world. For more information, see banyansoftware.com/apac
