Follow the sale from till to settlement
We organize sales by channel and location, then reconcile gross takings, refunds, discounts, tax, tips, processor fees and deposits. A platform payout cannot stand in for a sales report: it may combine several service dates and include adjustments to earlier orders.
Kitchen purchasing needs the same attention. Supplier credits, stock counts, waste and shared deliveries can explain why food margins move even when menu prices stay the same. We agree which operating records managers provide and which reports the owner needs.
Make local administration part of the records
Toronto licence requirements depend on the activity; an establishment adding entertainment or changing its operation should check the appropriate City route. We can record application costs and renewal notices without presenting bookkeeping as licence approval. Tip handling and payroll responsibilities are documented separately so the person processing pay has the relevant facts.
Illustrative example: delivery growth hides margin pressure
An east-end restaurant sees online orders rise while cash improves only slightly. Separating delivery fees, promotions, refunds and packaging from in-house sales makes the channel costs visible. The owner can then examine menu and delivery decisions using the reports, without mistaking platform deductions for missing customer revenue.
Questions about this work
Can you reconcile several delivery apps?
The scope depends on available exports and transaction volume. We map each platform’s sales, deductions and settlement process before agreeing the monthly work.
Are tips always treated the same way?
No. The employer’s control and distribution arrangements matter. We retain the policy and transaction records for the payroll reviewer rather than infer treatment from cash or card payment.
Put this into practice
Sources and current guidance
A practical next step
Bring the records you have.
We can identify missing information, agree on the scope and organize the next bookkeeping step.
Request a bookkeeping review