Accounting for restaurants and food service businesses
Restaurant & Food Service

Your Restaurant's Financial Partner

From food cost analysis to payroll compliance, we bring financial clarity to every aspect of your operation so you can focus on what matters most.

Businesses We Serve

RestaurantsCafesBars & breweriesFood trucksHotels & motelsEvent venuesWedding venuesVacation rentalsBanquet hallsEntertainment venues
28-32%
Target Food Cost
60-65%
Ideal Prime Cost
Weekly
P&L Reviews
100%
Tip Compliant

Sound Familiar?

You opened a restaurant because you love food, not accounting. But the financial side can't be ignored.

"Food costs keep going up and I can't figure out why"

"My POS numbers don't match what's in my bank account"

"I'm not sure if I'm handling tips and payroll correctly"

"I'm always scrambling to pay vendors on time"

"I never know how much cash I'll actually have this week"

"I only see my financials once a month, and by then it's too late"

What We Do for Restaurant Owners

We work with cafes, full-service restaurants, food trucks, and catering companies. Here's what you get when you work with us.

Weekly Food Cost Reports

We track what you spend on food every week, not just at month-end. You'll see exactly where costs are rising so you can adjust before it hurts your bottom line.

Tip & Payroll Compliance

Tip pooling, tip credits, and reporting. We make sure it's all done correctly so you don't run into issues with the IRS or your staff.

Weekly Financial Snapshots

A month is too long to wait in the restaurant business. We send you a simple weekly report showing your sales, costs, and where you stand.

Labor + Food Cost Tracking

Your two biggest expenses are food and labor. We watch both closely and let you know when the numbers start moving in the wrong direction.

Menu Profitability Insights

We break down which menu items are making you money and which ones aren't. Use real data to decide what to promote, reprice, or cut.

Multi-Location Support

If you have more than one location, we track each one separately and give you a combined view so you can compare performance across the board.

Everything We Handle for You

We take care of the day-to-day bookkeeping, reporting, and compliance so you can spend your time on the restaurant, not the paperwork.

Daily/weekly bookkeeping and reconciliation
Food cost analysis and reporting
Prime cost tracking and alerts
Tip compliance and reporting
Payroll with tip handling
POS system integration (Toast, Square, Clover)
Accounts payable management
Vendor payment scheduling
Cash flow forecasting
Menu profitability analysis
Multi-location consolidation
Sales tax compliance

Want to See Where You Stand?

Book a free 15-minute call. We'll look at your numbers together and give you honest feedback. No pressure, no sales pitch.

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NexGen has been great with our monthly financial processes! Wyatt is very professional and courteous and keeps our business on track! I would highly recommend NexGen for your financial needs!
Chris G., North Main Eyecare LLC

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about restaurant accounting services.

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