Cafes and restaurants run on thin margins, casual staff and a high number of transactions. We help hospitality owners keep compliance under control and understand the numbers that drive profit.
Where we help hospitality businesses most
- GST on food: some food is GST-free, but hot food and food eaten on your premises are generally taxable. We check that your point-of-sale system and BAS treat sales correctly
- Payroll for casual and part-time staff, with Single Touch Payroll and super
- Food cost and wage cost percentages, and gross margin tracking
- Reconciling point-of-sale, card and delivery platform sales
- Cash flow planning for quiet months, fit-outs and equipment purchases
- Franchise reporting requirements
“The team are very efficient, super responsive and reliable.”
Recommended package
Most cafes and restaurants with staff suit Business Performance Partner: monthly bookkeeping for up to 250 transactions, payroll for up to 10 employees and quarterly management reports. High-volume venues can add extra transactions or move to Strategic Advisory Partner.
Business Performance Partner
From $999 + GST per month, with payroll, quarterly reporting and two tax planning sessions a year.
Frequently asked questions
Is all food GST-free?
No. Basic food is generally GST-free, but food consumed on your premises and hot food are taxable, along with many drinks and snacks. Getting your point-of-sale settings right matters.
Can you work with my point-of-sale system?
Yes. We work with sales data from most point-of-sale systems that connect to Xero, MYOB or QuickBooks Online.
Can you help with franchise reporting?
Yes. We can prepare the reports your franchisor needs alongside your regular management reporting.
