EHS Business Solutions, LLC

09/24/2026

EHS is hiring! Come join the best in the biz!

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4469042599/

08/03/2026

We're looking for someone who loves building systems, improving workflows, leveraging AI, and helping a growing business scale the right way.
If you've ever looked at a messy process and thought, "There's got to be a better way," you'll probably enjoy this role.

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4445709235/

A few things that make it unique:
-Build the operational foundation of a growing firm.
-Work directly with our leadership team.
-Lead AI and automation initiatives.
-Remote position with a preference for candidates in the greater Chicago area.
-Start part-time (~20 hours/week) with a clear path to full-time.

We're a Chicago-based accounting firm focused exclusively on independent restaurants. We've worked in the industry ourselves, so we understand the challenges our clients face—and we're building a firm that's just as intentional internally as it is with our clients.
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04/28/2026

Prime Cost is Total COGS + Total Labor. It accounts for almost all of a business’s controllable costs and approximately ⅔ of total expenses. Here are some tips and tricks for getting your arms around Prime Cost:



View it holistically: The cost of creating your product comes from the cost of buying it and the cost of making it. Restaurants heavy in scratch cooking may have higher labor, while restaurants purchasing more meat and prepared foods may have higher in COGS.

65% is the magic number: Setting target percentages between COGS and labor depends on the concept, but generally, food falls between 24-30% and labor between 35-40%.

Tackle food first: at EHS, we’re sensitive to attacking the labor model because we know your people matter, so the best way to improve profitability over the long term is to develop solid food cost management principles.


Of course, every restaurant’s path is unique. If you’re considering where to focus next, EHS welcomes the chance to review your priorities and explore the opportunities together.

Visit ehsaccounting.com and let's connect about your prime costs.

03/18/2026

EHS is hiring! We are looking for an Accounting Manager/Controller to join our team!
Read all about it and apply here:
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4385936774/

02/11/2026

Breaking news: Judge Virginia Kendall just issued an opinion on the Interchange Fee Prohibition Act, and it’s a win for restaurants! This means that barring legislative action or an appeal, as of July 1, 2026, swipe fees can no longer be charged on sales tax or gratuities. Swipe fees have spiraled out of control and are among restaurants’ top costs. We applaud Judge Kendall’s decision, especially at a time when restaurants are struggling.

11/05/2025

We're . Director of Accounting - Restaurants. Where restaurant passion meets financial clarity. Join us and turn numbers into results driven insights Restaurant Operators can rely on.

Posted Oct 30, 2025: Full Or Part Time, Salary. Director of Accounting - RestaurantsEHS Business Solutions &...

11/17/2024

The EHS Team hard at work developing new processes and reporting to support our amazing restaurant clients. Thank you Marshall's Landing for the delicious box lunch.