Accounting for Restaurants
Serving Independent Eateries, Franchise Groups & Fine Dining
Running a restaurant is nonstop—managing staff, tracking food costs, handling payroll, and delivering flawless guest service leaves little time for the back office. That’s where Straight Talk CPAs step in.
You Focus on Guests—We’ll Handle the Financials
Our CPAs know restaurant operations inside and out. Tip reporting, payroll taxes, food and beverage margins, and vendor payments aren’t just line items—they make or break your bottom line. We help you stay profitable and compliant without drowning in spreadsheets.
We provide:
- Accurate, on-time bookkeeping—even during peak hours.
- Tax strategies that maximize cash flow and savings.
- Clear financial reports for faster, smarter decisions.
- Technology that streamlines payroll and vendor payments.
Accounting Services
Gain accountants who understand the restaurant industry’s tight margins and fast pace. Straight Talk CPAs provide specialized services that unlock growth, improve efficiency, and free you to focus on creating great guest experiences.
CPA Services
From independent owners to multi-location operators, our CPAs bring clarity, compliance, and strategy. We help you strengthen operations with clean reporting, tech-forward systems, and expert financial guidance.
Tax Planning Services
Minimize your tax liabilities while maximizing growth potential. Our restaurant-focused strategies cover everything from tip allocation to franchise structure planning, helping you build long-term financial health.
Tax Preparation Services
Restaurant finances are complex, but we make tax prep simple. We ensure compliance, capture all eligible deductions, and maximize refunds while managing industry-specific issues like sales tax, payroll reporting, and multi-state operations.
Virtual CFO Services
Get high-level financial leadership without the full-time cost. Our virtual CFOs provide profit strategy, cash flow forecasting, and operational oversight tailored to the restaurant industry’s unique challenges.
Online Bookkeeping Services
Stay in control with real-time bookkeeping. From reconciling daily sales to managing payroll, our tech-enabled systems keep your books accurate, updated, and ready for decision-making.
Why Restaurant Clients Choose Straight Talk CPAs
- Deep industry experience: We understand tip credits, POS systems, food cost control, and compliance obligations across states.
- Flexible, virtual support:
Work with us anywhere, anytime through secure cloud platforms.
- No fluff, just facts:
We cut through the jargon with practical guidance and real numbers.
From Menus to Margins—We’ve Got You Covered
Imagine knowing the exact impact of food waste on your profits—or spotting a payroll spike before it hurts your cash flow. That’s the kind of insight we bring. Straight Talk CPAs doesn’t just deliver reports—we help you run a smarter, stronger restaurant.
What Clients Say About Straight Talk CPAs
Straight Talk CPAs brought rigor and reliability to our back office. Sales tax and payroll are on time, and their guidance reshaped our weekly prime‑cost reviews. Their command of tip allocation and multi‑state filings has been invaluable. Highly recommended for operators who need a dependable finance partner.
Carla, GM, Full‑Service Restaurant Group
As multi‑unit owners, we’ve relied on Straight Talk CPAs for more than a decade. Their professionalism and restaurant expertise give us confidence in every decision. We lean on their counsel and recommend them without hesitation.
