Accounting & Bookkeeping ยท KBLI 56102

Cloud Kitchen Accounting

Cloud kitchens or ghost kitchens run multi-brand operations from one kitchen with dominant sales through delivery aggregators (GoFood, GrabFood, ShopeeFood). Accounting must be able to track food costs and margins per brand, as well as account for aggregator commissions that cut into revenue. Arunika Consulting helps cloud kitchens organize bookkeeping so profitability per brand is clearly visible.

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What usually goes wrong

  • Multi-Brand from One Kitchen

    One kitchen runs 3-5 different brands, requiring cost allocation and margin tracking per brand.

  • Large Aggregator Commissions

    Delivery platforms cut 20-30% from sales, affecting margins and revenue recognition.

  • Revenue vs Settlement Payment

    Sales are recognized when ordered, but settlement from aggregators only comes in 7-14 days later.

What we do

  1. 01

    Profit Center per Brand

    Structuring accounts that enable tracking of revenue, food cost, and margin per brand separately.

    • Profitable brands clear
    • Fast pivot decisions
    • Accurate resource allocation
  2. 02

    Aggregator Reconciliation

    Matching order transactions with settlement payments from each aggregator platform.

    • Accurate revenue
    • Controlled commissions
    • Cash flow visibility
  3. 03

    Shared Food Cost

    Allocation of shared raw material costs to each brand based on recipe usage.

    • Accurate per-menu costing
    • Kitchen efficiency
    • Optimal pricing

Related regulations

  • SAK EMKM

    SME Accounting Standards

    Simplified reporting framework for SME-scale cloud kitchens.

  • PSAK 23

    Revenue

    Revenue recognition for food sales through aggregator platforms and direct orders.

  • PSAK 14

    Inventory

    Recording of raw materials and food cost valuation per brand.

If the tax office starts asking questions

The team that keeps your books and files your taxes also stays with you through an SP2DK, an audit, an objection and an appeal.

How we handle tax disputes

Frequently Asked Questions

How to record revenue from aggregators?

Revenue is recognized gross (full menu price), aggregator commission is recorded as expense. This provides visibility of total sales and marketing/commission costs.

Is separate financial reporting needed per brand?

Not mandatory, but highly recommended. Per-brand reports help evaluate performance and decisions whether brands should be maintained or closed.

How to allocate chef salaries to different brands?

If chefs work on all brands, allocate based on order proportion or revenue proportion. If dedicated, directly charge to that brand.

How do accounting services improve operating cost efficiency?

Accurate, timely financial reports help you spot cost leakage, monitor margins by product or service, and make data-based decisions.

Can financial reports be accessed in real time?

Yes. We use cloud accounting systems so you can monitor cash flow, profit and loss, and business performance from anywhere.

How do you ensure reports are ready for external audits or banks?

Reports are prepared with clear documentation and traceable transaction data.

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