HOSPITALITY & FOOD SERVICE FINANCIAL SERVICES Financial Ingredients For Restaurant Success

Running a successful restaurant or hospitality business requires precise financial management – from daily sales reporting to tip compliance to inventory control. Our restaurant accounting services provide the specialized expertise you need to maximize profitability while maintaining perfect compliance in this cash-intensive, high-volume industry.

Financial Services Tailored For Food & Hospitality Businesses

Restaurant Accounting Services

Your dedicated hospitality accounting specialist provides:

Daily sales analysis and reconciliation to identify trends and prevent loss
Food and beverage cost control with detailed variance reporting
Menu item profitability tracking to optimize your offerings
Inventory management and valuation for accurate COGS reporting
Cash handling procedures and controls to prevent shrinkage
Multiple revenue stream tracking for food, beverage, merchandise, and delivery services

Hospitality Payroll Services

Our payroll specialists understand the unique challenges of restaurant staffing:

Tip reporting and allocation in compliance with IRS requirements
Tip credit management for FLSA compliance
Shift differential handling for opening/closing staff
Overtime calculation across multiple roles and rates
Server banking reconciliation and reporting
Manager comp tracking and reporting
Labor cost analysis by daypart, section, and revenue center

Food Business Tax Filing

We help you navigate the complex tax landscape for food service businesses:

Sales tax collection and remittance for dine-in, takeout, and delivery
Alcohol tax reporting for beer, wine, and liquor sales
Tip income reporting on Form 8027
FICA tip credit maximization to reduce tax burden
State-specific meal tax compliance where applicable
Business meal and entertainment guidance for caterers and event venues
Strategic tax planning to minimize quarterly estimated payments

Labor Cost & Tip Reporting

We help you maintain profitability while staying compliant with labor regulations:

Labor cost percentage tracking by department and daypart
Scheduled vs. actual labor analysis to control overtime
Tip credit documentation for minimum wage compliance
Automated tip reporting systems for employee income
Labor law compliance for scheduling and reporting
Integrated POS and payroll systems for accurate reporting

Why Hospitality Businesses Choose Zari Financials

Get Food Service-Specific Financial Expertise

Stop working with general accountants who don't understand the unique challenges of hospitality businesses. Talk to a restaurant financial specialist today.