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Justine Hunter
Principal
National Practice Leader, Restaurants
CPA
justine.hunter@mossadams.com
(310) 295-3815
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Industry Expertise

Aerospace & Defense Hospitality Manufacturing & Consumer Products Private Equity Restaurants

Practice Focus

Financial Statement Audits SOX 404 Compliance Transactions Advisory

Biography

Justine has practiced public accounting since 1986. Her focus is serving middle-market and entrepreneurial companies in the manufacturing and distribution, and restaurant industries, helping her clients implement their visions and business strategies. Previously with a Big Four accounting firm, she specializes in acquisition-related services, financial structuring, complex equity structuring, due diligence, and tax issues associated with earn-outs. She has participated in more than 15 public fundings for her clients, including IPOs, public debt transactions and restructurings, and public merger transactions.

Education

  • BS, accounting, Santa Clara University

Insights from Justine Hunter

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Pandemic Recovery Operations for Restaurants and Hotels
Businesses in hospitality can take specific actions as they face persisting challenges initially posed by the pandemic.
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Insights and Tips for the Labor Shortage in Restaurants, Hospitality, and Retail
Short, medium, and long-term strategies exist to help counter labor shortages in hospitality and related industries.
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Tips for Becoming a Multi-Unit, Multi-Concept Franchise Operator
Explore the pros and cons of expanding a franchise restaurant operation, and some key considerations of the venture.
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Restaurants Are Reopening: Apply These Cost Savings Opportunities to Get Ahead
COVID-19-related dining restrictions are lifting. Learn what challenges and opportunities your restaurant should keep in mind.
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CARES Act Overview: COVID-19 Relief and Resources for the Restaurant Industry
Discover resources and relief opportunities that could help your business.
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3 of the Biggest Issues facing Restaurant and Hospitality Sectors
Discover how COVID-10 is impacting restaurants and hospitality—and how to stay ahead.
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Get the Most Out of Selling Your Business: Sell-Side Due Diligence for the Restaurant Industry
Sell-side due diligence can help restaurant owners increase their company’s value and facilitate a faster time to close.
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New Accounting for Leases Could Make Some Restaurants’ Balance Sheets Look Less Appetizing for Stakeholders
Learn how new accounting standards may cause difficulties for your restaurant’s leases and balance sheets.
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