Free Download • Food & Beverage
Food Service Chart of Accounts (Restaurant COA Template)
A ready-to-implement Chart of Accounts based on real restaurant best practices—created for food businesses that want clean books, predictable prime cost, and investor-ready financials.
Perfect for QuickBooks
Food Service Structure
Beginner-friendly
Download Food Service COA (Free)
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What This Chart of Accounts Gives You
- Clarity: Breaks out food, beverage, labor, and overhead cleanly.
- Control: Make prime cost and cost of goods measurable.
- Credibility: Accountant-approved structure used across the industry.
- Speed: Plug into QuickBooks without guessing account numbers.
Who This Template Is For
- Restaurants, bars, cafes, ghost kitchens
- Food trucks & pop-ups
- Caterers and bakeries
- Bookkeepers & CPAs serving food clients
How to Use It
- Download the PDF immediately.
- Customize for your concept (add/remove child accounts).
- Import into QuickBooks or match manually.
- Use it for reporting: food cost, labor %, prime cost.
FAQ
Does this work for QuickBooks?
Yes — it’s optimized for QuickBooks, but it works with any accounting system.
Can I edit the accounts?
Absolutely. This is a foundation you can customize for any restaurant concept.
Is this tax or accounting advice?
No — this is a template. Always consult a licensed tax or accounting professional.
Disclaimer: Template is for educational use. Consult your tax or accounting professional before implementation.