Fast-food restaurants have much in common with traditional dining. Much short-life depreciation can be found in the kitchen, with specialty gas appliances, cooking appliances, industrial refrigerators, and countless other appliances for making a quick meal. Then there is the counter area, where more savings can be found to help lower your income taxes.

A cost segregation study from O’Connor will not only focus on the interior of your fast-food establishment but also look at the exterior. The parking lot, signage, landscaping, and drive-thru lanes are just some components that can be used. Whether they are short-life or long-term depreciable assets, O’Connor will find and utilize all of them.

There is some upfront cost for a cost segregation study, but this can often be mitigated quickly by income tax savings using accelerated depreciation. The typical study is paid back by a ratio of 2-1, though this can be as high as 15-1 depending on circumstances. And that is just the first year! The table below shows other fast-food establishments that O’Connor has helped in the past.