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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 Time to stop overpaying: 85% of businesses overpay on banking services, including transaction fees, interest rates, processing…
What Does D.C. Initiative 82 Mean For D.C. Restaurant Owners If Passed?
November 8, 2022 is General Election Day in the District of Columbia (D.C.) and D.C. residents have the opportunity to…
Should Your Restaurant Offer a Retirement Plan?
At a glance The main takeaway: Restaurants have long overlooked offering a retirement plan due to the cost and compliance…
3 Ways to Attract Top Talent in Restaurants, Franchises and Hospitality
At a glance Competition is getting tight: The hiring market has never been more competitive in restaurants, franchises and hospitality,…
Top Anti-Money Laundering Best Practices for Jewelry Dealers
At a glance All that glitters isn’t gold: The jewelry business is ripe for money laundering. Jewelry dealers can reduce…
4 Ways Restaurants Can Embrace ESG
At a glance Schedule a consultation with an Aprio advisor! The full story: Over the past 10 years, companies across…
Update: Federal Judge Rejects Motion to Halt the DOL’s 80/20 Rule for Tipped Employees
At a glance Schedule a consultation with an Aprio advisor. The full story: At the end of last year, the United…
COVID Debt Relief – Bankruptcy and Weighing Your Options
At a glance Schedule a consultation with an Aprio advisor for help navigating COVID-related debt. The full story: In a recent…
Virginia Disallows Credit for Pass-through Entity Taxes, While General Assembly Proposes SALT Cap Workaround
The Virginia Department of Taxation has issued a ruling addressing whether resident individuals can claim a credit for taxes paid…
Feed the Fridge: How a DC Restaurant is Building Community
At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Mark Bucher, co-owner of DC-based restaurant, Medium Rare, and founder of Feed the…
The DOL Delivers Final Ruling on Reinstated 80/20 Rule
At a glance Schedule a free consultation with Aprio’s Restaurant, Franchise & Hospitality team today. The full story: On October…
City of Atlanta Announced a CPA Statement is Required for Restaurants to Renew their Alcohol License
At a glance Schedule a consultation with Aprio’s today. The full story: The City of Atlanta has decided to move…
How Retailers Can Turn Big Data into Big Results
At a glance: Maximize the return on your investment in big data with a strategic digital transformation. Aprio’s Digital Transformation Advisors…
The Top 4 Cybersecurity Risks in Hospitality and How to Solve Them
At a glance The main takeaway: Hospitality is one of the most vulnerable industries when it comes to cyber theft and…
AICPA releases TQA on accounting for Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) and Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF)
The AICPA released Technical Questions and Answers (TQA) 5270.01 Recipient Accounting for Shuttered Venue Operators Grants and Restaurant Revitalization Fund…
Rehiring Workers? Hospitality Operators Should Consider the Work Opportunity Tax Credit
The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) can serve as a viable tool to many businesses as they continue to recover…
IRS Audit Campaigns – S Corporations
The IRS’ Large Business and International (LB&I) Division has several active campaigns targeting S corporations. LB&I handles business entities reporting…
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Passes, Providing Relief for Restaurants
30-second summary: $28.6 billion in relief funding for restaurants – President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021…
SBA Releases Early Draft of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund Application
At a glance: The Main Takeaway: The U.S. Small Business Administration has unveiled an early draft of the Restaurant Revitalization…
Apply for an RRF Grant in 4 Simple Steps
At a Glance: The Main Takeaway: The SBA will open the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) grant application portal on May…
FAQs: Applying for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund Grant
At a Glance: On April 17, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) released its landing page about the Restaurant Revitalization…
Webinar: The Restaurant Revitalization Fund Application – The Latest From the SBA
Restaurateurs, make sure you are ready to apply for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF). Watch the webinar as we discuss…
Maryland’s RELIEF Package Provides Sales Tax Credit for Small Businesses of up to $12,000
On February 13, 2021, the Maryland legislature approved Governor Larry Hogan’s Recovery for the Economy, Livelihoods, Industries, Entrepreneurs and Families…
Maryland’s Pass-through Entity Tax Election: Is There a Benefit for Restaurants, Hotels, Distributors and Retailers?
Recent IRS and Maryland publications have provided additional guidance and clarification on Maryland’s pass-through entity (PTE) tax election. The election…
The Paycheck Protection Program and The Economic Aid Act: What Does it all Mean?
Signed into law on December 27, 2020, The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 included $900 billion in stimulus relief, including $284…
Maryland Pass-through Entity Election Can Create Additional Federal Income Tax Deduction
Maryland residents that own a pass-through entity (i.e., partnership or S corporation) can create an additional federal income deduction by…
Business Interruption Loss Calculations: Are All Relevant Factors Being Considered?
Lately, there has been a lot of attention on the issue of business interruption claims in the COVID-19 era. The…