Restaurant accounting firms for multi-unit groups, 2026
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The order is not a ranking. Checked 2026-11-02.
| Firm | Scale it states | Published price | Ledger | Close timing it publishes | How price scales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paperchase | 3,000+ locations | Not published | Restaurant365 | Not published | Flat fee per location, under 1% of monthly revenue |
| FORCS | Independents through 58 unit franchise groups; 60+ units managed | Not published | Restaurant365 or QuickBooks Online | Not published | Quote |
| Kit by KitchenSync | Multi-unit groups | 1,500 USD per location per month | Kit platform | Weekly P&L within 36 hours | Per location |
| Harmony Group | Not stated as a unit count | Not published | QuickBooks Online with MarginEdge | 10-day hard close | Quote |
| The Fork CPAs | Groups and franchises | Custom for groups | QuickBooks Online or Restaurant365 | Not published | Custom by units and complexity |
What matters more with more units
Reporting by location and for the group. Ask for a sample weekly P&L by location and a consolidated view. See multi-unit reporting and the weekly restaurant P&L.
Intercompany and shared costs. Groups with a commissary, a management company, or shared staff need allocations booked the same way every month. Ask how the firm handles them.
A close that holds as you grow. Harmony Group publishes a 10-day hard close. Kit publishes a 36 hour weekly P&L. The others do not publish a deadline, so ask for one.
Price per added unit. Per location prices (Kit) grow in a straight line. A revenue share (Paperchase) grows with sales. Quotes (FORCS, Harmony, The Fork CPAs for groups) need a written rate for each new unit.
Which one to call first
- Large group on Restaurant365: Paperchase or FORCS.
- Franchise group that wants inventory and recipe work too: FORCS, which lists hands-on operations support.
- Group that wants payroll and HR in the same contract: Kit by KitchenSync.
- Group on QuickBooks Online and MarginEdge: Harmony Group.
Before the call, read questions to ask a restaurant accounting firm.
FAQ
What is the best accounting firm for a multi-unit restaurant group?
This page names no winner. Match the firm to your ledger and your reporting needs. Paperchase and FORCS state the largest scale. Kit and Harmony publish close timing.
How much does accounting cost for a restaurant group?
Kit by KitchenSync publishes 1,500 USD per location per month for Essentials. Paperchase says under 1% of monthly revenue. Others quote by number of units and complexity.
Should a restaurant group use Restaurant365 or QuickBooks Online?
Groups that want inventory and scheduling in the same system often choose Restaurant365. See Restaurant365 vs QuickBooks.
How often should a multi-unit group see a P&L?
Weekly by location for decisions, and a closed monthly P&L for the record.
Sources
Checked 2026-11-02: Paperchase, Paperchase FAQ, FORCS, Kit by KitchenSync pricing, Harmony Group, and The Fork CPAs pricing.