Specialized expertise and proactive strategies to transform your food and beverage business’ financial management and profitability.
Our team has extensive experience working with restaurants of all sizes and types. We understand food cost analysis, labor regulations, and the ever-changing tax landscape specific to your business.
We take the burden of bookkeeping and tax compliance off your plate. We utilize cutting-edge technology to ensure efficient and accurate financial management, all for a flat fee.
We go beyond crunching numbers. We provide insights and strategies to maximize profitability, minimize tax liabilities, and help your restaurant thrive.
We care about our clients and prioritize high-touch, hands-on partnership and advisement.
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Jennifer is a business advisory manager with a background in the hospitality industry dating back to 2013. Her journey began as a server and bartender, where she honed interpersonal skills and learned the ins and outs of delivering exceptional customer service. These experiences laid out the groundwork for her career in accounting, allowing her to combine a love for numbers with her passion for hospitality.
She is a proud graduate from the University of North Carolina Wilmington and currently resides on the beautiful west coast of Florida.
As a Business Advisory Manager, she thrives on helping businesses navigate their financial landscapes and achieve their goals. She hopes to make a positive impact on the businesses she supports while continuing to grow and learn in this dynamic field.
Ashlyn was born and raised in Virginia and now lives in a quaint, little mountain town in Wyoming. When she isn’t working, you can find her hiking with her husband and their daughter or snuggling with their cat on the couch to watch (and rewatch) her favorite shows and movies.
She has a background in the catering and hospitality industry dating back to 2010 where she worked her way through the ranks and gained as much industry knowledge as she could. With a degree in Restaurant Management and Accounting, she brings a unique perspective to the table when helping her food and beverage clients make the best decisions for their businesses.
With over 30 years of experience in public and private accounting, Cathy, a Texas CPA, brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her clients. Her career began at Price Waterhouse (now PwC) where she honed her skills in tax research and preparation, before transitioning to private accounting where she gained hands-on experience with full-cycle accounting services.
Cathy has served clients in diverse sectors including oil and gas, ranching, banking, real estate, interstate trucking, and since 2021, the restaurant industry. She has fallen in love with the hospitality industry and has a passion to help her clients know their numbers. Cathy is known for providing A+ service, treating each business she works with as if it were her own.
In October 2024, Cathy joined Platform Business Advisors-FL, where she continues to offer her expertise and commitment to helping businesses thrive. Cathy earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Accounting from The University of North Texas in Denton.
When not working, Cathy can be found baking, traveling, and spending time with her family….especially her grandson!
Shauna is a Western Kentucky native who grew up on the lake and now calls Southeast Kentucky home. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys fishing, hunting, reading, and crocheting. She lives with her daughter and their labradoodle, and she values the strong sense of community and natural beauty the mountains of Southeast Kentucky offer.
Kyle began her accounting career in 2000. She has enjoyed the seemingly endless opportunities to gain knowledge and grow in this field. Living in beautiful Charleston, SC with her husband and their dog, Kyle is passionate about travel, art, music, and cooking (especially grilling on the Big Green Egg).
Candice lives in Sedalia, Missouri. In the Midwest, they often wear flip flops and snow boots in the same week. She is a single mom of 3 daughters that are all involved in sports. She loves to be outside and spend as much time as possible at their lake house.
Denise lives with her husband and two daughters on their cow ranch in North Texas. She enjoys riding horses, being outdoors, and reading the latest mystery! When she’s not doing those things, she’s usually traveling with her family to watch her oldest daughter compete in horse shows around Texas.
Jasmine was born and raised on the southside of Atlanta, Georgia. When she’s not juggling the joys of motherhood with her 2 boys and her career aspirations, she immerses herself in writing poetry and planning her next trip to the beach. She loves being near the water and hopes to one day publish a book of her own, giving voice to her thoughts, emotions, and experiences. This passion project allows her to explore her creative side and connect with others on the deeper aspects of life.
Neeya has always aspired to be an accountant. She began her career as an intern at a fashion company in New York City and was hired as an Accountant Assistant. She was promoted to an Accounting Associate position. She then transitioned to a remote position as an Account Manager for multiple small businesses in various industries.
In addition to accounting, she has a variety of passions that include reading, writing, dancing, and working out. Neeya was born in Trinidad and raised in both Washington, D.C., and New York City. She currently resides in Austin, Texas.
Rebecca is a Business Advisor with a background in operations management, customer service, and team leadership across the restaurant and construction industries. She is passionate about helping businesses improve efficiency, strengthen customer relationships, and achieve sustainable growth through practical, results-driven solutions.
A graduate of the University of Texas, Rebecca combines hands-on operational expertise with a commitment to continuous learning. She is currently pursuing her MBA with a concentration in Finance, further expanding her knowledge of business strategy and financial management.
Rebecca lives in a small mountain town in Colorado with her husband, their son, an 80-pound “lap dog,” and a flock of chickens. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, swimming, reading, exploring new places with her family, and volunteering with a local food program.
Tracy lives in Williamsburg, Virginia and grew up in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Despite the desire to leave, he seems to be stuck in Virginia forever. That’s ok, because he loves the rich history of America, the changing of the seasons (sometimes weekly) and the easily accessible beaches. His young, rambunctious son and beautiful wife keep him young, but remind him daily that he’s not getting any younger. Hobbies include: baseball, golf, collectibles, yardwork and traveling (hopefully vacations!).
We offer a variety of tax and accounting services for restaurants and other food-related businesses, including:
Without this incredible team, we would truly be closed. I cannot say enough about the open nature and constant attention to support and communication. The piece of mind is something that is very hard to find in this business. True professionals. Thank you for saving our livelihood.
– J. Sebastian Zutant, Owner, Primrose
We have been a client for several years. Being too small to hire an in-house accountant, and in need of an accounting solution, Platform Business Advisors was that solution. They are professional, responsive, and thorough. I highly recommend them!
– Bill Susinski, President, Taco Bamba
I am so grateful that I found Platform Business Advisors when I did. They’ve brought so much structure, consistency, professionalism and reliability to Paradiso’s financial processes.” Ruth Gresser, Owner, Pizzeria Paradiso.
– Ruth Gresser, Owner, Pizzeria Paradiso
Platfom Business Advisors is a crucial part of my restaurant’s success. They have been able to help me navigate from pre-opening to operating and continue to help me dial in and tune my restaurant to operate more efficiently every day.
– Johnny Spero, Owner Reverie and Bar Spero
With Platform Business Advisors, I got to really see my business. Before that I was working in the dark. First, because she did the hard work of keeping the books organized, producing reports, and making payments, but also because—as an operator—I could now focus on what made us great in the first place: serving people. I didn’t have to grapple with the tasks that I was never good at to begin with. I can’t recommend their services enough.
– Derek Brown, Owner, Drink Company
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