Pricing

Simple, flat pricing for restaurant bookkeeping

One flat fee based on your sales, not how many transactions you have. Pay by 4-week period or by month. Every price is right here.

  • No hourly billing
  • Free setup and switch-over
  • No contract, cancel any time
First 10 Clients Only First month free for our first 10 clients 2026 Year-End Special 3 months of catch-up or clean-up free

Plans

Starter

For cafés, food trucks and smaller restaurants.

$229$249 per periodper month

Includes $10 a period autopay discountIncludes $10 a month autopay discount

Up to $45k in sales per period · 1 locationUp to $50k in monthly sales · 1 location

First period free for our first 10 clientsFirst month free for our first 10 clients

Get started with Starter
  • Bookkeeping every period, with every account matchedMonthly bookkeeping, with every account matched
  • Up to 3 bank and credit card accounts
  • POS and delivery app payouts matched
  • Payroll through our payroll partner*
  • Profit and loss and balance sheet every periodMonthly profit and loss and balance sheet
  • Books closed within 15 business days of getting your records
  • Email support within 1 business day
Most popular

Growth

For busy restaurants that want to run by the numbers.

$409$449 per periodper month

Includes $10 a period autopay discountIncludes $10 a month autopay discount

$45k to $140k in sales per period · 1 location$50k to $150k in monthly sales · 1 location

First period free for our first 10 clientsFirst month free for our first 10 clients

Get started with Growth

Everything in Starter, plus:

  • Up to 6 bank and credit card accounts
  • HST filing included
  • Prime cost report every period (food, drink and labour %)Monthly prime cost report (food, drink and labour %)
  • Faster close: within 10 business days of getting your records
  • Quarterly 30-minute review call

Multi-location

For restaurant groups with two or more locations.

From $689$749 per periodper month

Includes $10 a period autopay discountIncludes $10 a month autopay discount

2 locations included · $269 per extra location2 locations included · $299 per extra location

First period free for our first 10 clientsFirst month free for our first 10 clients

Get started with Multi-location

Everything in Growth, plus:

  • Up to 6 accounts per location
  • Reports by location and combined
  • Budget vs. actual report every periodMonthly budget vs. actual report
  • 45-minute review call every periodMonthly 45-minute review call
  • Same-day email support

Why we charge by sales, not transactions

Many bookkeepers charge per transaction. Restaurants have lots of small sales and bills, so they pay more for the same income. We charge by your sales, so you never pay more just for being busy, and we always want your sales to grow.

All prices in Canadian dollars, before HST, and include a $10 a period autopay discount. Period plans are billed automatically the day after each 4-week period ends.All prices in Canadian dollars, before HST, and include a $10 a month autopay discount. Monthly plans are billed automatically on the 1st of each month for the month before. *Payroll is run by a trusted third-party provider we refer you to, who bills you directly. How payroll works

Over $140k a period in sales per location, or something out of the ordinary?Over $150k a month in sales per location, or something out of the ordinary? Get a custom quote

Savings

Bookkeeping that pays for itself

67% of Canadian restaurants say they’re less profitable than last year, and food prices are expected to rise 4 to 6% in 2026. Clear, up-to-date numbers show you where money is leaking, so you can stop it.

Estimate your savings

You could save

$580 to $2,740 a month

Up to $32,880 a year

Up to 11 times the cost of the Starter plan

Estimates only. Low: food cost 1 point lower and 1% of delivery sales recovered. High: the best published results above (5 points and 3%). Your savings depend on your restaurant and aren’t guaranteed.

Up to 5 points

Lower food cost

Restaurants that tracked prices and food cost every month cut it by 2 to 5 points. BRG Hospitality went from 30% to 25%. Felipe’s Taqueria went from 28% to 23%. We show you your real food cost every month or period.

Source: Restaurant365 case studies

2.5 to 3% of revenue

Recover delivery app money

One industry estimate says 2.5 to 3% of restaurant sales get stuck in delivery app refunds and disputes. We match every Uber Eats, DoorDash and SkipTheDishes payout and flag missing money in time to get it back.

Source: Restaurant Business

Up to 27% lower

Pay less in card fees

Since October 2024, small businesses can pay up to 27% less in card fees. $300,000 in card sales saves about $1,080 a year. We check your statements to make sure you’re getting it.

Source: Government of Canada

$130 per $1,000

Claim all your HST back

Every $1,000 you spend without a recorded receipt can cost you $130 in HST you could have claimed back. Filing late adds CRA penalties. We record every receipt and keep your HST on time.

Source: Canada Revenue Agency

Industry figures: Restaurants Canada, October 2026 · Canada’s Food Price Report 2026, Dalhousie University

Why us

More than data entry

Every plan comes with restaurant know-how, insurance and an on-time guarantee.

Restaurant specialists

Food service is all we do. We track your food and labour costs every month or period and show you where to save. On $50,000 a month in sales, 1 point lower food cost is $500 a month.

Priced by sales, not transactions

You’re never charged extra for being busy. Your fee is tied to your sales, so it only goes up when your business grows.

Insured, so you’re protected

We carry errors and omissions insurance. If we make a mistake, we fix it and you’re covered. A friend or family member doing your books usually isn’t insured.

On-time guarantee

Books closed in 10 or 15 business days once we have your records and payment, or that month or period is free.

You own your books

Your books stay in your own QuickBooks or Xero. If you leave, they stay with you. No exit fees.

Local to Ontario

Based in Mississauga. We know HST, the CRA and how Ontario restaurants run.

How we compare

More value for less

How we stack up against other ways to get your books done.

Feature Our service Typical bookkeeping firm Family member or friend Software on its own
Cost From $229 a period or $249 a month, every price published Often $300 to $1,200 a month, usually quoted after a call Free, but costs goodwill and time Subscription plus your own time
Priced by your sales, not how many transactions you have Yes Often by transaction count Free Flat subscription
Restaurant specialists Yes Rarely No No
Food cost and prime cost tracking Yes Rarely No No
POS and delivery app payouts matched Yes Sometimes Rarely You do it
Flat fee, no hourly billing Yes Varies Yes Yes
Free setup Yes Setup fees are common Yes You do it
Errors and omissions insurance Yes Varies No No
On-time guarantee Yes Rarely No No
No long-term contract Yes Varies Yes Varies
Someone to ask when the numbers look off Yes Yes Maybe No

“Typical bookkeeping firm” is based on published Ontario bookkeeping rates and service pages we reviewed in November 2026. Every firm is different.

Compare

Compare plans

Everything that comes with each plan, side by side.

Show every feature
Feature Starter $229/period $249/mo Growth $409/period $449/mo Multi-location From $689/period From $749/mo
Bookkeeping
Every sale and bill recorded and sorted Included Included Included
Bank and credit card accounts matched Up to 3 Up to 6 Up to 6 per location
POS deposits and card processor fees matched Included Included Included
Uber Eats, DoorDash and SkipTheDishes payouts matched Included Included Included
Supplier bills and receipts recorded Included Included Included
Payroll through our payroll partner* Included Included Included
Payroll and tips recorded in your books Included Included Included
Time to close your books once we have all your records 15 business days 10 business days 10 business days
Reminder of anything we still need, 5 days after each month or period ends Included Included Included
Reports
Profit and loss and balance sheet every periodMonthly profit and loss and balance sheet Included Included Included
Prime cost report (food, drink and labour %) Not included Included Included
Reports by location and combined Not included Not included Included
Budget vs. actual report Not included Not included Included
Year-end package for your accountant Included Included Included
Tax and compliance
HST return filing $49 per filing Included Included
Help with CRA letters about your books Included Included Included
Support
The same bookkeeper all year Included Included Included
Email support 1 business day 1 business day Same day
Review calls Not included Quarterly, 30 min Every period, 45 minMonthly, 45 min
Free setup and switch-over Included Included Included
No surprises

Every other fee, up front

If it isn’t on this page, we don’t charge for it.

Billing
Automatic, after each periodAutomatic, on the 1st
You pay after each 4-week period ends, not before. Your fee is charged the day after the period closes, and we start on those books right after. Plan prices already include a $10 a period autopay discount.You pay after each month ends, not before. Your October fee is charged on November 1, and we start on your October books right after. Plan prices already include a $10 a month autopay discount.
Setup
Free
We set up your software and bank feeds and move your records over from your old bookkeeper.
Catch-up bookkeeping
Half your plan price per period of recordsHalf your plan price per month of records
For example, 6 periods behind on Starter ($229) is $687, quoted before we start. Join by December 31, 2026 and your first 3 months of catch-up are free.For example, 6 months behind on Starter ($249) is $747, quoted before we start. Join by December 31, 2026 and your first 3 months of catch-up are free.
Extra bank or credit card account
$18 a period each$20 a month each
Only for accounts beyond what your plan includes.
HST filing on Starter
$49 per filing
Included on Growth and Multi-location.
Extra location
$269 a period each$299 a month each
Multi-location plan, after the first two locations.
Payroll processing
Billed by our payroll partner
Recording payroll in your books is included in every plan.

What we never charge for

  • Hourly billing
  • Questions by phone or email
  • Setting up your software and bank feeds
  • Year-end package for your accountant
  • Switching plans
  • Cancelling (just give 30 days’ notice)

How payroll works

We don’t run payroll ourselves. A payroll company we refer you to pays your staff, handles your remittances and T4s, and bills you directly. We record your payroll and tips in your books for free.

Client Testimonial

Working with Affordable Bookkeeping Services has allowed us to focus on our business. A great investment at a great price. They are reliable, quick to respond, and provide great insight and detail to our accounting and bookkeeping needs.
Gabriel Wee Gabriel Wee President, BeaverTails Toronto & Ajax Mobile
FAQ

Pricing questions

Which plan is right for my restaurant?

Pick the plan that matches your sales and locations. Not sure? Book a free call and we’ll help you choose. You can switch any time.

Should I pay per period or per month?

We recommend per period. Most restaurants close their books every 4 weeks, which makes 13 periods a year instead of 12 months, so your bill lines up with your reports. If you track by month, pick per month. Your yearly cost is about the same either way.

What counts as my sales?

Your average sales before HST per month, or per 4-week period, over the last 12 months. New or seasonal? We use an average month or period.

Why do you charge by sales instead of transactions?

Restaurants have far more transactions than most businesses with the same income. Charging per transaction makes restaurants pay more for the same work. Charging by sales means you never pay more just for being busy.

Is payroll included?

We don’t run payroll ourselves. A payroll company we refer you to pays your staff, handles your remittances and T4s, and bills you directly. We record your payroll and tips in your books for free.

I’m behind on my books. What will catch-up cost?

Half your plan price for each month or period of records. For example, 6 months behind on Starter ($249) is $747, quoted before we start. Join by December 31, 2026 and your first 3 months of catch-up are free.

Do your prices include HST?

No. All prices are in Canadian dollars, before HST.

How does billing work?

Your plan is paid automatically by credit card or bank debit, securely through Stripe. You pay after each month or period ends, not before. Monthly plans are charged on the 1st, so your October fee is charged on November 1. Period plans are charged the day after each 4-week period ends. Paying automatically saves you $10 every month or period, and there’s no due date to remember.

Is there a contract?

No. You pay one month or period at a time. Cancel any time with 30 days’ notice, with no fees.

What happens if my business grows?

If you move into a different plan, we’ll tell you first. No surprise bills.

Do you charge by the hour?

No. One flat fee each month or period. Calls and emails are always included.

What if you make a mistake?

We fix it for free. We also carry errors and omissions insurance, so you’re protected.

How does the on-time guarantee work?

Once we have your records and your payment, we’ll close your books in 15 business days (10 on Growth and Multi-location), or that month or period is free. If records come late, the clock starts when they arrive.

When do I need to send my records?

Within 5 days after each month or period ends, if you can. Most sales and bank activity comes in on its own, so it’s usually just receipts and bills. We’ll email you a list of anything missing.

What happens to my books if I leave?

They stay with you. We work in your own QuickBooks or Xero, so there’s nothing to hand back and no exit fee.

Not sure which plan fits?

Book a free call. We’ll look at your books, suggest a plan and give you a fixed price. Book a free call

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