QuickBooks Restaurant Chart of Accounts

Managing a restaurant’s finances can get complicated — daily sales, vendor bills, payroll, and inventory all add up fast. Setting up a clear and accurate Chart of Accounts in QuickBooks helps restaurant owners track every dollar and make better business decisions.

A standard restaurant Chart of Accounts in QuickBooks includes:

Income Accounts: Food Sales, Beverage Sales, Catering Income, Delivery Revenue.

COGS (Cost of Goods Sold): Food Purchases, Beverage Purchases, Kitchen Supplies.

Expense Accounts: Payroll, Rent, Utilities, Marketing, Equipment Maintenance.

Other Accounts: Tips Payable, Sales Tax Payable, Owner’s Equity, Bank Accounts.

When properly customized, this setup helps you monitor profit margins, analyze menu performance, and simplify tax preparation.

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