Cost Segregation | Restaurants & Fast Food

If you own your real estate and purchased it since 1987, you may be eligible for substantial tax savings. Our team of CPAs, engineers and appraisers can read or interpret construction blueprints and architectural information to see if you qualify. To get started, just send us a copy of your tax depreciation schedule for all restaurants owned or with land leases since 1987. We will then estimate the benefits for you based on our extensive industry experience. We have performed hundreds of cost segregation studies on fast food, quick serve and sit-down concepts.

Recent Projects

• This KFC restaurant was built for $700,000 in 2005. We located 38% in 15-Year property and 23% in 5-Year property resulting in a present value tax benefit of $63,874.
  
• A full service restaurant located in South Carolina was constructed in 2003 for $589,807. Out of this cost we were able to allocate 18.5% to 15-Year property and 28% to 5-Year property which resulted in a present value tax benefit of $51,428 and additional depreciation for the first year of $87,856.
  
• This Taco Bell restaurant located in southern California benefited from a cost segregation study when our specialists identified over $170,000 in 15-Year and 5-Year assets.
  
• A Burger King restaurant located in the northeast was built in 1997 for $750,000. Our engineers performed a cost segregation study and identified 23% in 15-Year assets and 20% in 5-Year assets.

Testimonials from Fast Food Franchise Operators

KFC Franchisees
“Great Service, Great Savings, Great Price. A professionally researched approach to ensure unquestioned depreciation rates.” -Dennis Dempsey KFC Franchisee 410.546.5354

“The cost segregation project has paid huge dividends to my company. With truly minimal effort on our part (with assistance from your engineers), we were able to provide the information necessary for you to help us accelerate hundreds of thousands of dollars of depreciation on our seven properties, which has significantly increased my cash flow. The close contact you had with our CPA along with the detailed reports documenting past court decisions as well as breakdowns of the individual properties quickly converted him into your camp. Your documentation has been very easy to incorporate into our financial records and tax returns. As we grow in the future, I will continue to include Cost Segregation Partners in the planning stages to continue taking advantage of their services.”  -Tom Slater KFC Franchisee 636.949.5758

“As a result of the cost segregation study analysis prepared for us by Cost Segregation Partners, we were able to reduce our total income tax liability significantly. Their prompt and courteous service was greatly appreciated. I highly recommend this firm to do an analysis for any fast-food franchisee.” -Kirk Hannon KFC Franchisee 601.982.2552

“Cost Segregation Partners performed a cost segregation study on ten restaurants we purchased in 2001. As a result, we accelerated depreciation on purchases that were reclassified from a 39-year life resulting in substantial tax savings. Grant Keppel and his associates prepared a professional presentation and study that both our CPA and corporate officers were impressed with. I would recommend Cost Segregation Partners for their professionalism, accuracy and proficiency in analyzing and segregating costs.” -Beth Labb KFC Franchisee 413.734.2149

“Cost Segregation Partners was very efficient and thorough while doing our cost segregation study. The tax savings arising from the cost segregation were significant. Grant Keppel and his team members did an excellent job. The tax savings will be felt not only currently but also on future projects.” -Mike Carr KFC Franchisee 417.847.2533

Taco Bell Franchisees
“Working with Cost Segregation Partners had a positive impact on our business. We acquired numerous properties last year and the cost segregation study saved us tax dollars. The study paid for itself.” -Paul Luce Taco Bell Franchisee 510.887.7260

“There was little time to complete the study before year end and I was amazed with the amount of speed used by Cost Segregation Partners to put it all together. Cost Segregation Partners worked very well with our accountant making it easy on us. The tax savings realized by the shortened life of a lot of assets was well worth the cost of the study.” -Becky Vaughn Taco Bell Franchisee 256.233.4883

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Cost Segregation Partners is one of the nation's leading providers of cost segregation and consulting services to real estate owners. Cost Segregation Partners also assists accountants and CPA firms in providing services to their qualified clients who have constructed, bought, expanded or remodeled real estate.

Contact us Via the Web or Toll Free: (800) 591-0148

Grant Keppel, CPA National Director		Jennifer Birkemeier, CPA Manager