Restaurant Bookkeeping Software Built for Real-World Operations
Restaurant Bookkeeping That Understands Orders, Food Cost & Margins
HelloBooks.ai automates restaurant bookkeeping by connecting sales, menu items, inventory, expenses, and AI insights—so owners see profit leaks daily, not after month-end. Our restaurant bookkeeping software tracks sales, food cost, and margins in real-time.
Why Generic Accounting Software Fails at Restaurant Bookkeeping
Traditional bookkeeping for restaurants often misses the key operational details you need. Here’s why HelloBooks.ai's restaurant accounting software is different.
- Monthly P&L with no operational context
- No item-level margin visibility
- Inventory tracked manually or outside accounting
- No mapping between orders, menu & expenses
- No alerts—only reports
- Daily sales & order reconciliation
- Menu-wise revenue & cost tracking
- Ingredient-level inventory consumption
- Restaurant-specific chart of accounts
- AI alerts for abnormal food cost & margin drops
Sales & Order Tracking for Dine-In, Takeaway & Delivery
Our restaurant sales tracking system gives you a clear picture of your daily operations. Reconcile cash vs. online payments and track platform-wise sales from Zomato, Swiggy, and others to ensure every dollar is accounted for.
| Order No | Type | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORD-001 | Dine-in | $125.50 | Paid |
| ORD-002 | Delivery | $45.75 | Paid |
| ORD-003 | Takeaway | $22.00 | Paid |
| ORD-004 | Dine-in | $210.00 | Unpaid |
| ORD-005 | Delivery | $88.90 | Partially paid |
Menu-Level Bookkeeping and Profitability Tracking
Go beyond just sales numbers. With our restaurant margin analysis, every menu item is linked to its ingredient costs, giving you a precise profit margin per dish. Identify your most profitable items and spot those that are silently eroding your bottom line.
| Item | Price | Cost | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margherita Pizza | $15.00 | $4.50 | 70% |
| Classic Burger | $12.50 | $3.75 | 70% |
| Latte | $4.50 | $0.80 | 82% |
| Caesar Salad | $10.00 | $2.50 | 75% |
Inventory & Food Cost Accounting for Restaurants
Our restaurant bookkeeping with inventory automatically deducts ingredients as orders are placed. This provides daily food cost visibility, helps reduce wastage and pilferage, and enables smarter re-ordering decisions. Connect your restaurant food cost tracking to your actual sales.
| Ingredient | Opening | Consumed | Closing | Variance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato Sauce (kg) | 50 | 15 | 35 | 0 |
| Pizza Dough (units) | 100 | 40 | 60 | 0 |
| Cheese (kg) | 20 | 8 | 11 | -1 |
| Lettuce (head) | 30 | 10 | 20 | 0 |
A Restaurant-Specific Chart of Accounts
Generic charts of accounts don't make sense for restaurants. Our pre-built, customizable restaurant chart of accounts ensures your reports are clear and match your operational reality.
Revenue
- Food Sales
- Beverage Sales
- Delivery Fees
Cost of Goods Sold
- Food Cost
- Beverage Cost
- Packaging Cost
Operating Expenses
- Delivery Platform Commission
- Kitchen Staff Payroll
- Rent
- Utilities
AI-Powered Restaurant Financial Reports & Alerts
You don't need to be an accountant. Our AI bookkeeping for restaurants tells you what needs your attention, turning complex data into simple, actionable alerts.
Reports Designed for Restaurant Owners, Not Accountants
Our restaurant profit and loss software generates reports that are actionable and easy to understand. Get the data you need to make decisions without getting lost in accounting jargon.
Why HelloBooks.ai is the Best Bookkeeping Software for Restaurants
NOT generic accounting
IS restaurant-aware bookkeeping
NOT a POS replacement
IS AI-powered insights
NOT spreadsheet-driven
IS built for daily operations
HelloBooks.ai is restaurant bookkeeping software—not generic accounting—designed to give owners daily financial clarity using AI.
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See Your Restaurant’s Real Profit—Every Day
Stop guessing. Start using AI-powered restaurant bookkeeping software today. See exactly where money is made or lost.