Bookkeeping services for restaurants & bars
Giersch Group helps restaurants all over the nation maintain and utilize their financial records from our offices in Brookfield, Milwaukee & Madison, WI.
Restaurant accounting services & Quickbooks support from the experts

Our affordable bookkeeping services keep restaurant owners from spreading themselves too thin.
Restaurants have a reputation for being risky and volatile business ventures. You put your heart, soul and long hours of work into making your restaurant successful, and Giersch Group is here to help. We offer professional, enterprise-level accounting and consulting services to keep your restaurant profitable and financially secure.
Successful restaurateurs know the numbers and make decisions based on data. We don’t just clean up or close your books, we teach you how to produce and understand your financial statements. Restaurants and bars are among the businesses able to benefit the most from accounting services and potentially are the most susceptible to mistakes. Maintaining accurate financial statements with dedicated, professional eyes looking over your books each month is the best way to avoid oversight. Nearly all errors in your bookkeeping can lead to harsh consequences, and a professional accountant from Giersch Group will ensure you hit all tax deadlines and avoid regulatory issues so you’re able to focus on growth.
Don’t wait until issues or audits arise to take control of your books. Let our team of professionals keep your books clear and your restaurant profitable. Contact Giersch Group for a free, no-pressure consultation today.
Our bookkeeping services are 100% virtual and available to bars and restaurants nationwide from Giersch Group offices in southeast Wisconsin.
Affordable Restaurant Accounting & Consulting
“Giersch Group helped me take care of many lingering issues with my former accountant, who had gone silent on us. They got us all caught up and introduced me to one of their partner CPA firms to file my taxes.”
--Kelley McClane, Falbo Bros Pizzeria
Giersch Group professionals provide comprehensive bookkeeping and consulting services tailored and priced to fit the needs of restaurateurs.
Giersch Group services for restaurants
- Bookkeeping & reporting
- Accounting & basic HR services
- Outsourced CFO
- Payroll services for restaurants
- Sales & use tax filing
- Restaurant startup consulting
- Online accounting software setup & training
- Budgeting & cost analysis
- Risk management
- Management consulting
You work hard for your restaurant. You deserve an accounting firm who works just as hard for you. Giersch Group has the technical expertise and the passion to deliver the best value to hardworking small business owners. Contact us for a free consultation and learn more about our affordable bookkeeping rates.
Professional Bookkeeping & Accounting Services for Food Trucks
Food truck bookkeeping presents a unique challenge. It can be easy to neglect your books, and even with the best software and general knowledge, accounting for a food truck can be tricky. Incorrect or messy books can prevent you from getting a clear picture of the financial health of your truck and growing your business. The experts at Giersch Group have dealt with these issues before and will clean up your books while teaching you how to keep them organized in the future. We also provide management consulting for food trucks and can help you determine the best plan for growth. No one provides better accounting, bookkeeping and consulting services for food trucks than Giersch Group.
The Best Accounting Software for Restaurants: QuickBooks Online
Restaurants need accounting software to clearly organize and manage all expenses. QuickBooks™ bookkeeping software allows you to generate financial statements in real-time to show where your restaurant stands at any given time. QuickBooks provides access to cash flow, balance sheets and profit/loss statements in one centralized location and allows you to fully customize the structure of your reports.
Restaurant accounting software facilitated by Giersch Group is designed to keep you on budget. You will have the ability to collect, report and pay all sales tax simply and efficiently. Accurate financial information and clean books allow you to alter prices as necessary and provide the ability to make informed decisions about your restaurant's personnel and growth.
Giersch Group is a certified QuickBooks™ Online ProAdvisor, allowing us to offer QuickBooks’ full array of services at a 50% discount. Learn more today!
Affordable Bookkeeping Services for all types of Food & Drink Service Businesses
Whether you have an established restaurant group or a single food truck, our services create a better relationship between you and your numbers so you can make better financial decisions.
Giersch Group professionals provide invaluable financial reporting and analysis for any type of hospitality industry business including:
- Restaurants
- Bars
- Delis & sandwich shops
- Nightclubs
- Caterers
- Food Trucks
- Franchisees
- Cafes & coffee shops
- Bakeries
- Brewpubs
- Ice cream, frozen yogurt & custard parlors
- Juice bars
- Candy makers & chocolatiers
- Concessions stands
- Fruit & vegetable stands
We have extensive experience accounting and consulting for franchise businesses. Get started with a completely free, no-obligation in-person or online consultation.
Service Area for Outsourced & Onsite Bookkeeping Services
Our outsourced bookkeeping & virtual CFO services are available anywhere in or outside of Wisconsin.
From our offices in Milwaukee, Madison and Brookfield we primarily serve businesses located in and around Milwaukee, Dane, Ozaukee, Washington and Waukesha counties.

Our professionals provide as much or as little accounting help as you need, working with your budget and priorities.
Milwaukee County bookkeepers serving: Downtown Milwaukee, Shorewood, Whitefish Bay, Glendale, Fox Point, River Hills, Brown Deer, Granville, Butler, Wauwatosa, West Allis, Greenfield, Hales Corners, Greendale, Franklin, Oak Creek, South Milwaukee, Cudahy, St. Francis & everywhere in between.
Dane County bookkeepers serving: Madison, Middleton, Waunakee, Windsor, Sun Prairie, Cottage Grove, McFarland, Fitchburg, Verona, Riley, Pine Bluff, Cross Plains, Springfield Corners, Black Earth, Mazomanie, Mt. Horeb, Belleville, Rutland, Stoughton, Kengosa, Deerfield, Monona & everywhere in between.
Ozaukee County bookkeepers serving: Mequon, Thiensville, Cedarburg, Lakefield, Grafton, Saukville, Port Washington, Knellsville, Newburg, Waubeka, Fredonia, Holy Cross, Belgium, Dacada & everywhere in between.
Waukesha County bookkeepers serving: Waukesha, Brookfield, New Berlin, Muskego, Big Bend, Vernon, Mukwonago, Jericho, Eagle, North Prairie, Saylesville, Genesee Depot, Ottawa, Wales, Dousman, Delafield, Oconomowoc, Monterey, Nashotah, Hartland, Merton, Town of Lisbon, Sussex, Lannon, Menomonee Falls, Butler, Pewaukee & everywhere in between.
Washington County bookkeepers serving: Germantown, Hubertus, Richfield, Thompson, Ackerville, Hartford, Kirchhayn, Jackson, Cedar Creek, Slinger, Cedar Lake, St. Lawrence, Allenton, Addison, St. Anthony, Kohlsville, Wayne, Kewaskum, Boltonville, Fillmore, Cheeseville, Young America, West Bend, Nabob and everywhere in between.
Bookkeeping Firm with Flexible Support Services
The Giersch Group provides as much or as little bookkeeping support as you need for your small business or nonprofit organization. We also offer business management consulting, family business succession planning and professional fundraising services.
Contact us today for a free, no-obligation consultation to learn how our bookkeeping and reporting services can benefit your bottom line. All services from the Giersch Group can be 100% virtual and are available nationwide.
Bookkeeping services for restaurants and food service professionals
Running a restaurant or food service business comes with constant changes like staff turnover, seasonal business fluctuation, food and energy costs and tax law changes. Protect your investment and maximize your restaurant’s profits with a reliable partner providing timely, accurate financial information and objective assessments.
Book a free consultation for your restaurant or bar today.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Why is bookkeeping the key to a successful restaurant?
Running a restaurant can be risky or highly profitable. New and established restaurants must know incoming and outgoing expenses to both grow or maintain their position. This starts with knowing the financial realities of your business.
What are the top benefits of hiring a bookkeeper as a food industry owner?
More time and accuracy. It's no secret that food businesses require a lot of time, hard work and unconventional hours. Outsourcing a bookkeeper creates more time for other responsibilities and takes away the stress of accurate financial reporting come tax season. Giersch Group services provide analytical reports that will show you how to exceed your bottom line.
Should food trucks outsource a bookkeeper?
Yes! Food truck bookkeeping presents unique obstacles, all of which Giersch Group has experience in. Our services will help you create a future-proof strategy.