Food & Beverage and Hospitality

Running a celebrated restaurant, hotel, winery, or food brand takes more than a winning recipe. It takes a financial operation sharp enough to protect your margins, capitalize on growth, and handle whatever the market serves up next.
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From the Front of House to the Bottom Line

The food, beverage, and hospitality industries attract people who are passionate about what they create and the experiences they deliver. But passion doesn't protect margins — and great hospitality doesn't run itself.

Right now, the business of food and beverage has never been more demanding. Tariffs are reshaping ingredient costs before operators can reprice their menus. Labor shortages are forcing restaurants, hotels, wineries and food manufacturers to rethink their staffing models from the ground up. Consumer expectations around value, sustainability, and transparency are rising faster than most brands can adapt. Supply chains that seemed stable have proven anything but. And with M&A activity accelerating across the industry, the financial infrastructure to support a transaction often isn't where it needs to be.

Springline works with middle market businesses from food distributors and restaurant groups to boutique wineries, craft breweries, and independent hotels. We bring the kind of senior-led, industry-specific advisory that turns financial complexity into a competitive advantage, so you can stay focused on the business you built and the guests you serve.

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Who We Serve

Food & Beverage Manufacturers and Distributors

Food & Beverage Manufacturers and Distributors

CPG companies, specialty food producers, and distributors managing inventory accounting, supply chain cost pressures, multi-state tax obligations, and the financial rigor that retail and wholesale buyers increasingly demand.

Restaurants & Multi-Unit Operators

Restaurants & Multi-Unit Operators

Independent restaurants, franchise groups, and multi-concept operators navigating tight margins, labor costs, sales tax compliance across jurisdictions, and the operational complexity of running multiple locations with consistent financial discipline.

Hotels & Hospitality Groups

Hotels & Hospitality Groups

Independent hotels, boutique properties, and hospitality management groups managing occupancy-driven cash flow, capital improvement planning, property tax, and the financial reporting demands of investors and lenders.

Wineries, Vineyards, & Craft Beverage Producers

Wineries, Vineyards, & Craft Beverage Producers

Wine entrepreneurs, craft breweries, and distilleries balancing the art of production with the complexity of running a regulated, capital-intensive business — from vineyard accounting and excise tax compliance to succession planning and valuation.

In Their Own Words

Results are one thing. Relationships are another. At Springline, we work hard to earn both. Here’s what our clients say.

The team at Springline is outstanding, which is why I have worked with them over the last five years. They are extremely knowledgeable and always reply quickly to any questions. In addition, they always provide a very quick turnaround on the reports we need to keep moving forward. The team has truly been five-star teammates!

Jim Kelly | Community National Bank

We know when working with the Springline team that we don’t have to worry. They know all the questions to ask and create a seamless process for everyone. I love working with such an experienced, competent and creative team. Their team members are focused, they’re experts, and they’re willing to think outside the box.

Kristen McSparren | Heritage Consulting Group

Without the credits we earned thanks to the team at Springline, this project would not have happened — hands down, bar none. Because of these tax credits, there are a lot of beautiful buildings across the state that are being saved.

Andrew Brain | Brain Group/ Park 39 Campus

The Springline team has been fantastic. They are responsive, knowledgeable, and help us through taxes making it simple for us. They have been very valuable and are very easy to work with!

Kevin Cavanaugh | JAGR Management LLC

The Springline team knows our operations and our business very well. The service they provide is very closely aligned with our expectations and values. It’s a really good partnership that has been built over decades.

Pete Jaeger | Endress+Hauser USA Holding, Inc.

The team at Springline is always available to take calls and discuss complicated tax and accounting questions. I have been pleased with the overall competence and professionalism of the team I work with.

David Erisman | ERISYS LLC

The Springline team is always amazing in terms of responses, turnaround time, and professionalism while being friendly and personable — something I’ve found to be rare in an accounting firm. Tax season is a breeze with Springline in my corner!

Sandra Martini | Martini Way, LLC

Our Springline team is just that, a TEAM!! We are extremely happy with the communication throughout every project we have with Springline, the thoroughness and completeness of the team’s work is unmatched, resulting in an amazing final product to us the customer!

Tyler Miller | Legacy View Investments

Our Springline team has been very responsive to our expanding needs. They can do simple just fine, but then they kicked into higher gear to take care of our changing more complex financial needs and tax concerns. They brought in a special expert to take care of our new financial demands and create a plan on how to handle them from a tax perspective.

Nancy Branyas |

The Springline team is exemplary. Communication is prompt and thorough. They are extremely knowledgeable and efficient. I’m confident that they can provide a good solution for anything I present. I know they are busy and at the same time they make me feel like I’m their only client.

Scot Sparks | 1900 Baltimore LLC

We chose to work with Springline based on our work together on our personal taxes for which they have always gone the extra mile to make sure we’re taken care of. The team is made of true professionals, while still being approachable. They really get to know you. This isn’t always the case with accounting firms in my experience. It has been a pleasure to work with them.

Katherine Lawson | Inspired by Alchemy

The Springline team has been fabulous to work with. They are extremely knowledgeable, proactive, and unbelievably attentive to all questions and concerns.

Brian Bischoff | Linkmeyer Development II, LLC

What I like best about working with Springline is their family-friendly approach. They instantly make you feel important as a client and not like a number.

Lindsey Miller | Legacy Contracting Group, LLC

It’s been a game-changer. Having three sets of eyes on financial matters keeps us aligned with our growth goals and gives me the peace of mind we’re controlling the business, versus the business controlling us.

Crux KC Marketing Firm | Founder & CEO

They’ve been an excellent business partner for over 12 years, helping us navigate difficult times and enabling us to minimize taxes. They helped us acquire a company and partnered with us as revenues increased significantly in a short time. They also assisted as we exited certain product lines for more profitable ventures. We have been impressed by the strategic deployment of their tax knowledge as well as successful navigation of an exhaustive IRS audit.

Healthcare Company | CFO

Your firm is amazing! Partnering with you is definitely one of the top business decisions of my career. To be able to now pay off outstanding IRS lien and to be current is a wonderful feeling. Thank you for all you do. I appreciate you more than you will ever know

Senior Care Services Company | Business Owner

They’re consistently there for a quick question or an intense review of our monthly and yearly close out. We can always count on them for fast, friendly, and reliable people to help move us forward to be the best in our industry.

Electrical Associates | Finance Manager

    Meet the People Behind the Work

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    Sheri Fiske Schultz

    Managing Partner

    Fort Lauderdale

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    Brandi Miller

    Director

    Rochester

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    A Perfect Pairing

    From farm to table, from the first guest check-in to the last call of the night, the middle-market food, beverage, and hospitality businesses that endure are the ones with the right financial foundation. Springline brings the same depth of industry knowledge and senior-led attention to your business that you bring to every plate, every pour, and every guest experience. We'd love a seat at your table.
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