We’re not your average accountants—we’re your financial allies, built from the ground up for restaurants, bars, and lounges. Born from deep hospitality roots, we get the grind: razor-thin margins, chaotic weekends, and bills that don’t wait. That’s why we don’t just balance your books. We take charge of your entire financial operation, seamlessly managing your systems, vendors, and cash flow like an in-house team.
Forget stale, cash-basis reports delivered weeks late. We provide weekly, accrual-basis insights—prime costs, trends, and performance metrics—calibrated for your industry. We set clear financial targets, track them in real time, and deliver actionable advice to keep your business thriving. With Bartab, your finances aren’t just managed—they’re mastered. Let us handle the numbers so you can focus on what you do best.
Francesco brings nearly two decades of financial and operational expertise to Bartab, the company he founded to bring clarity, control, and profitability to hospitality businesses.
His journey began behind the bar—literally. While studying accounting and playing baseball in college, Francesco bartended and served tables, gaining a firsthand appreciation for the pace and precision of the restaurant world. After graduating in 2003, he joined a financial firm but continued working weekends in hospitality, blending real-world experience with financial discipline.
In 2005, he launched his own practice, serving a wide range of industries but always feeling drawn to hospitality—where he could work closely with operators to drive performance, not just report on it. A pivotal moment came in 2013 when a client asked for help improving profitability. Francesco created a cost-tracking system and implemented new labor and COGS controls, increasing annual cash flow by over $200,000.
That success became the foundation for Bartab, launched in 2014 to deliver accounting, financial insights, and operational strategy tailored to hospitality businesses. Since then, Bartab has helped countless restaurants and hospitality groups unlock hidden profit and operate with greater clarity and confidence.
Beyond Bartab, Francesco is a multi-unit franchisee for nationally recognized brands, a partner in several NYC restaurants, and currently serves as CFO of a rapidly expanding national franchise. Despite his many ventures, Bartab remains his top priority—continuing to grow as a trusted partner for hospitality businesses nationwide.
Fun fact: Family means everything to Francesco. Between attending his kids’ sporting events, celebrating milestones, and enjoying quiet moments at home, he values every minute spent together.
