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A Complete Guide to McDonald’s Restaurant Valuations
Summary: Whether you’re preparing to buy a store, negotiate a sale, or map out long-term succession, it’s important to understand…
Tax Strategies for Family- and PE-Backed Restaurant, Franchise, and Hospitality Businesses
Summary: Your ownership model shapes your tax priorities. Family-owned restaurants often focus on long-term wealth preservation and succession, while PE-backed…
No Tax on Tips: What Employers Need to Know About the New OBBB Provision
Summary: The One Big Beautiful Bil introduced a new provision that has major implications for employers across the restaurant, franchise,…
Filtering Through the Tech Landscape: How Cloud Accounting Enhances Financial Visibility and Reduces Noise
Summary: Whether you own a local family restaurant or an established multi-unit franchise, your business needs the best-possible financial visibility…
Fries, Shakes, and Tax Breaks: Are You Prepared for April 15?
Summary: As April 15 approaches, McDonald’s franchisees must prepare for the complexities of preparing the necessary financial and tax requirements,…
Best Practices for Financial Reporting in the Hospitality Sector
At a glance Schedule a consultation The full story: The presentation of financial statements and proper disclosures is essential for…
Profit on the Plate: How McDonald’s Franchisees Can Take Control of Food Costs
Summary: Food and paper costs are among the largest controllable expenses for McDonald’s franchisees. In this article, Aprio shares insights…
The Benefits of Outsourced Accounting for Restaurants and Franchises
At a glance: To run a successful restaurant or franchise business, you need to provide more than great food and…
Donor-Advised Funds: A Smart Way for Restaurants and Franchises to Give Back and Get Tax Savings
At a glance: Whether you run a family-owned restaurant or operate a franchise location, you’re a business leader who plays…
Drive Thru to Drop-off: Take Control of Delivery Operations and Tackle Chargeback Head-on
At a glance Schedule a consultation The full story: Aprio’s Restaurant, Franchise & Hospitality team is hosting a 4-part webinar…
Cost Segregation in Restaurants and Franchises: How to Maximize Your Tax Savings
At a glance: Are you a restaurant or franchise leader who owns a building or just recently completed a renovation?…
Unlock the Power of Your Numbers: Understanding and Improving Key Financial Ratios
At a glance Schedule a consultation The full story: Aprio’s Restaurant, Franchise & Hospitality team is hosting a 4-part webinar…
Passing the Torch: Succession Planning Strategies for Family-Owned Restaurants
The full story: Succession planning is a critical component to long-term business success — but for family-owned restaurants, the process…
No Tax on Tips and Overtime: What Trump’s OBBB Means for Hospitality, Retail, and Construction
At a glance Schedule a consultation The full story: On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into effect the One…
Key Considerations for Expanding Your Restaurant Business
At a glance Schedule a consultation The full story: Expanding your restaurant business is a major milestone, but one that…
How to Reduce Turnover in Your McDonald’s Restaurant: An Insider’s Look
At a glance: Licenses, equipment, ingredients, and permits…like most restaurant and franchise owners, you’re likely managing a laundry list of…
Streamline Restaurant and Franchise Operations With Smarter Back-Office Systems
At a glance: Schedule a consultation The full story: Success in the restaurant business takes more than just good food…
Choosing the Right Business Structure to Support Restaurant and Franchise Growth
At a glance: When launching or scaling your restaurant or franchise operation, one of the most important decisions you can…
Cooking Up Profits, One Trend at a Time
At a Glance Schedule a consultation The Full Story The restaurant and franchise space is undergoing a seismic shift: Restaurant…
Effective Cash Flow Management for Restaurants
At a glance Schedule a consultation The full story: Times of economic uncertainty come with concerns about financial stability. When…
Navigating Tax Credits and Incentives in the Hospitality Industry
At a glance Schedule a consultation The full story: There are many tax credits and incentives available to the hospitality…
9-Step Checklist: How to Build Your Financial Plan While Running a Restaurant
At a glance The restaurant and franchise sector can be hectic, and it probably feels like you’re constantly planning for…
Employee Retention Credit: Key Updates Restaurant and Franchise Owners Should Know
At a glance: The full story: The IRS is ramping up its scrutiny of businesses that claimed the Employee Retention…
Q1 2025 Is Ending—Now What? Key Considerations for Restaurant, Laundromat, & Hospitality Franchise Groups
At a glance Schedule a consultation The full story: As Q1 2025 wraps up, restaurant, laundromat, and broader hospitality industry…
An Outsourced Accounting Partner Serves Up Success for Multi-Unit Restaurant and Franchise Operators
At a glance The full story: Running a multi-unit restaurant or franchise operation is a complex balancing act, including managing…
Financial Planning for Restaurant and Franchise Owners
At a glance The full story: As a restaurant or franchise owner, you have spent the better part of your…
6 Key Restaurant Industry Insights and What They Mean for Your Business
2025 First Quarter Report What we are seeing in restaurants Restaurant operators are navigating mixed signals as performance metrics show…
Financial Statement Audit Preparation of Your Restaurant or Franchise: Steps and Best Practices
At a glance Schedule a consultation The full story: Audits are typically required by third parties and are used to…
What the Blackstone and Jersey Mike’s Deal Means for Restaurant M&A in 2025
At a glance Schedule a consultation The full story: The mergers and acquisitions (M&A) sector is evolving constantly, with many…
New Year Growth Blueprint for Franchise Industry Leaders
At a glance Schedule a consultation The full story: With the new year on the horizon, growth planning is essential…
Writing a Killer Business Plan: What You Need to Know
At a glance Expanding your franchise business? Schedule a consultation with Aprio’s Restaurant, Franchise & Hospitality team today. The full story:…
Year-End Tax Planning for Restaurant Owners
At a glance Schedule a consultation to start year-end tax planning with Aprio The full story: Autumn is officially here,…
How Cost Segregation Can Improve Restaurant Owners’ Tax Strategies
At a glance Schedule a consultation The full story: Cost segregation accelerates the depreciation timeline for certain property assets, enabling…
6 Key Restaurant Industry Insights and What They Mean for Your Business
2024 Third Quarter Report What we are seeing in restaurants Restaurant operators should brace for tighter market conditions as performance…
Strategic Expansion: Effective Debt Structuring Solutions for Growing Your Restaurant or Franchise
At a glance Schedule a consultation The full story: The right debt structure is crucial for the financial health and…
Why a Healthy ERP is Essential to Automating Your Restaurant’s Back Office
By: Eli Meyers At a glance Aprio’s ERP Health Check Form The full story: An enterprise resource planning (ERP) system…
Aprio Offers Solution to Untangling 3P Delivery Sales
At a glance Schedule a consultation The full story: Delivery has changed the way restaurants do business. Most restaurants now…
Best Practices for a Fraud-Resistant Restaurant or Franchise
At a glance Schedule a consultation The full story: Businesses continue to be highly vulnerable to fraud, despite the implementation…
Act Now, Save Later with Estate & Gift Tax Exemption
At a glance: Schedule a consultation The full story: When you have built a successful business and want to protect…
Enhance Your Restaurant in Real-Time with Data Management
At a glance Are you ready to learn more? Schedule a conversation with our team. The full story: What would…
Action Items D.C. Metropolitan Restaurant Owners Should Take Before Year-End
As 2022 is coming near a close, it is time for restaurant owners in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area to…
Ready to Buy a New Restaurant? Consider 3 Factors First
At a glance Schedule a consultation with Aprio today The full story: Your restaurant is your livelihood and an extension…
Key Cybersecurity Best Practices for Restaurateurs
At a glance Schedule a consultation with Aprio The full story: Did you know that one of the most dangerous…
Critical Decision: State Pass-Through Entity Tax Elections
At a glance Schedule a consultation with Aprio The full story: Over the past year, we have been following the…
Restaurant Owners: Have You Been Overlooking this Key Savings Opportunity?
At a glance The full story: The restaurant industry is notorious for small profit margins, meaning restaurant owners are always…