Accounting for Coffee & Food Businesses in the PNW
Top Pains We See:
- • Food cost percentage is all over the place
- • Labor costs are eating into margins
- • Multi-location tracking is a mess
How We Help
Food & Beverage Cost Tracking
Track COGS (cost of goods sold) and food cost % to identify waste and optimize pricing.
Labor Cost Management
Monitor labor % against revenue and identify scheduling inefficiencies.
Multi-Location P&Ls
Separate financials for each location so you know which cafes are profitable.
Inventory Management
Periodic inventory counts, variance tracking, and waste reduction strategies.
Tax Planning
Optimize tip reporting, payroll taxes, and quarterly estimated payments.
Seattle Coffee Chain: 6% margin improvement
A 4-location coffee shop came to us with food cost at 38% and labor at 42%—margins were razor-thin. We implemented weekly food cost tracking, identified waste patterns, and optimized scheduling. Result: Food cost dropped to 32%, labor stabilized at 35%, and the owner finally had cash to open a 5th location.
Suggested Package
Monthly Accounting + Cost Control Reporting
Starting at $900/mo
Includes food cost tracking, labor % monitoring, location-level P&Ls, and monthly review calls.
Learn more about monthly accounting →Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to improve your margins?
Book a 20-minute intro call to discuss your coffee or food business.