Keep your kitchen cooking, we'll handle the books.
RestaurantBooks offers part-time, remote bookkeeping tailored for local independent restaurants. We handle accounts payable/receivable, payroll, sales tax compliance, tip allocation, and inventory cost tracking. Using cloud-based software like QuickBooks Online, we provide monthly financial reports and ensure regulatory compliance, reducing the risk of audits and fines. With a budget-friendly service starting at $300/month, restaurant owners can focus on their culinary business. The business operates hybrid: initial on-site meetings to understand each eatery's setup, then mostly remote work within 5-15 flexible hours per week. Ideal for a bookkeeping professional or career-changer, leveraging existing finance skills with minimal startup costs for software, training, and marketing. We target the growing need for specialized financial services in the complex restaurant industry.
Restaurants face mounting regulatory complexity (tip compliance, sales tax changes, PPP loan follow-ups) and chronic staff shortages, making outsourcing bookkeeping a timely solution. Post-pandemic, many owners seek to stabilize finances.
Complete the QuickBooks ProAdvisor certification and open a dedicated business bank account this week.
Local independent restaurant owners needing financial compliance help
Monthly retainer fees of $300-$800 per client based on restaurant size and complexity. Additional one-time fees for tax preparation, compliance reviews, or cleanup projects. Clients acquired through local networking and referrals; average client sticks for 3+ years due to high switching costs and trust. Goal: 5-10 part-time clients.
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