Ep #38: Leave It to the Pros: Why Every Restaurant Needs a Specialized Attorney & CPA or Bookkeeper

ptotah
Oct 29
2 min read

Restaurant Deal Making EXPOSED! with Patrick Totah and Andy Mirabell | Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) Trends Operators Need to Know with Matthew Blair

What’s the real cost of working with a general attorney or accountant who doesn’t specialize in restaurants? We’ve seen firsthand how relying on the wrong professionals can create major problems, from messy books to painful lease negotiations, and how quickly these issues can spiral into expensive fixes. Running a restaurant is complex enough without learning the hard way that your CPA or lawyer doesn’t understand your industry.

In this episode, we share our own experiences and stories from clients who discovered why specialized professionals are worth every penny. We cover everything from bookkeeping errors that take months to correct to legal oversights that jeopardize deals. Having an attorney who knows restaurant leases and a CPA who understands restaurant reporting can make all the difference when it comes to avoiding compliance issues and protecting your business.

Whether you’re opening your first restaurant or selling your tenth, we explain how to build the right team of experts so you can focus on what you do best: running your business. You’ll learn what to look for in a specialized attorney or CPA, how they help you stay compliant, and why paying for expertise upfront ultimately saves you time, money, and stress in the long run.

If you enjoyed today’s show and don’t want to worry about missing an episode, be sure to follow the show wherever you listen to your podcasts. We would really appreciate it if you could share the podcast with others who you think would benefit, and leave a rating and review to let us know what you think!

What You’ll Learn from this Episode:

Why restaurant-specific attorneys understand key lease terms that general business lawyers often miss.
How improper bookkeeping and delayed reporting can cause major issues during a sale.
The value of having a CPA who knows industry standards for labor, cost of goods, and tip reporting.
Why specialized professionals stay current with local compliance and tax requirements.
How legal missteps and trademark disputes can jeopardize restaurant operations.
Why investing in expert help upfront saves money and prevents headaches later on.