Restaurant accounting isn’t like other industries — and we don’t treat it like it is. At Lyons Ledger, we understand the unique financial pressures of managing food costs, tip payroll, staffing, and tight margins. Here are just a few of the challenges our clients face — and how we help solve them.
It’s hard to know if you’re actually making money on every plate — and by the time you realize food costs are creeping up, it’s already cut into your profits. Ingredients, inventory, and invoices all live in different places. We bring clarity to your food and beverage costs with clean, organized reports that show exactly where your money is going — and how much you’re really making on each menu item.
Between hourly staff, shift differentials, and pooled tips, restaurant payroll gets complicated fast — and getting it wrong can lead to fines, audits, or unhappy employees. We make payroll painless by ensuring wages, tips, and taxes are tracked and reported accurately — so you stay compliant, avoid penalties, and keep your team paid on time.
Your point-of-sale system holds all the data — but if it’s not connected to your books, you’re stuck piecing things together manually, and mistakes are easy to miss. We integrate directly with your POS system to pull in sales, refunds, and daily summaries automatically — giving you accurate financials without the daily spreadsheet headache.
Food costs fluctuate, payroll hits hard, and a slow weekend can throw off your entire week — managing cash in a restaurant is a constant balancing act. We help you stay ahead with clear cash flow forecasts that show what’s coming in, what’s going out, and how to plan for what’s next — so you’re never caught off guard.
Between dine-in, takeout, delivery apps, and alcohol — figuring out what sales tax you owe (and when) is a mess waiting to happen. We handle your sales tax filings from start to finish, making sure every dollar is tracked correctly and filed on time — so you stay compliant and avoid nasty surprises.
Lyons Ledger isn’t a generalist firm — we specialize in restaurants. Whether you’re running a fast-paced kitchen, managing tip pools, or trying to make payroll during the slow season, we understand your world and speak your language.
From fine dining to casual eateries, we help manage complex payrolls, liquor costs, and multi-shift scheduling.
We streamline your reporting, track margins across locations, and keep your books clean as you scale.
We understand the unique compliance, inventory, and tip-tracking needs of alcohol-focused businesses.
Flexible operations require flexible accounting — we help you stay tax-compliant and cash flow positive on the go.
Restaurant Accounting Built to Solve Food Costing, Payroll & Cash Flow Headaches.
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We start with a conversation. You tell us about your business, your goals, and what’s been giving you headaches. We’ll ask smart questions and figure out if we’re a good fit.
We take a deep dive into your current accounting setup to identify gaps and missed opportunities.
We get your books cleaned up, current, and aligned with best practices — no judgment, just results.
We build a tailored solution that fits your unique workflows, including Food Costing, Payroll, and more.
We deliver timely, easy-to-read reports and proactive support — so you can focus on the guest experience.
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In your free consultation, we’ll learn about your current challenges and show how we can simplify your accounting and support your growth.
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