Restaurants and Hospitality
Accounting, tax and advisory for restaurants and hospitality businesses, from a single location to a multi-unit group.
Thin Margins, Fast Decisions
Restaurants, bars, hotels and venues have little room for error. Food and labor costs move every week, tips and payroll come with their own rules, and every new location adds complexity to the books and the tax return.
We work with owners and operators from single-location restaurants to multi-unit and franchise groups. We keep the books accurate and current, handle tip reporting and payroll compliance, and plan ahead on tax, so you know where the business stands and what it can afford next.
What We Do
Bookkeeping and Monthly Close
Accurate books reconciled to your POS and bank accounts, closed on a schedule so you see food, labor and prime costs while you can still act on them.
Tip Reporting and Payroll Compliance
Getting tip reporting, tip credits and payroll filings right, including the new reporting rules for qualified tips and overtime.
Tax Planning and Credits
Planning around the FICA tip credit, depreciation on equipment and renovations, and entity structure so you keep more of what you earn.
Multi-Location Reporting and Growth
Location-level reporting, budgets and cash flow forecasts that show which units are performing before you open the next one.
State and Local Tax
State, sales and local tax obligations across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, including Philadelphia's business taxes.
Learn More About Accounting and Bookkeeping
Day-to-day bookkeeping, monthly close and financial reporting, handled for you or alongside your team.
Learn More About Business Tax
Tax planning, compliance and credits for owners and their companies, with an eye on the owner's personal return.
Who Is This For
- Independent restaurants, bars and cafes
- Multi-unit restaurant groups and franchisees
- Hotels, event venues and entertainment businesses
- Caterers, food trucks and specialty food producers
- Owners planning a new location, a renovation or a sale
Who You Will Work With
Your team brings tax, accounting and advisory experience together, so the person reviewing your books also understands your tax position and your growth plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my restaurant qualify for the FICA tip credit?
Most food and beverage businesses where tipping is customary can claim it. The credit covers the employer's share of Social Security and Medicare taxes paid on employee tips above the amount needed to meet the federal minimum wage, and it can be one of the largest credits a restaurant claims each year. Read more in Tax Credits Every Restaurant Owner Should Know.
How does the no tax on tips deduction affect my business?
Employees claim the deduction on their own returns, so it does not change what you owe. It does change your reporting. Employers are responsible for reporting qualified tips and occupations accurately, and payroll forms are being updated to capture them. Our article on new IRS guidance on tips and overtime covers the details.
Can I deduct new equipment and renovations right away?
Often, yes. 100% bonus depreciation is permanently restored for qualifying property acquired after January 19, 2025, and Section 179 expensing applies to many equipment purchases and certain interior improvements. The right mix depends on your income and entity structure. See New Depreciation Rules for Hospitality.
Do you work with multi-location and franchise operators?
Yes. We set up reporting by location so you can compare units side by side, and we help groups and franchisees plan for new openings, financing and the tax impact of growth.
Where are your restaurant and hospitality clients located?
Our office is in Media, PA. We work with restaurant and hospitality businesses across Delaware County, Greater Philadelphia, South Jersey and Delaware, and nationwide.
Running a restaurant or hospitality business?
Let's talk about where your numbers stand and what comes next.
Related Resources and Insights
Stay informed with our latest articles for restaurant and hospitality owners.
New Depreciation Rules for Hospitality
If you own a restaurant, bar, food truck, or entertainment venue, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) just handed you one of the most significant tax planning opportunities in recent years. The ...
Tax Credits Every Restaurant Owner Should Know
Running a restaurant means managing tight margins, rising labor costs, and constant operational pressure. The good news? Several federal tax credits are available that can help restaurant owners ...
New IRS Guidance on Calculating Tips and Overtime
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) creates new income tax deductions for tax years 2025 through 2028 for qualified cash tips and overtime compensation. If you receive tips or overtime pay, you ...