Platform Business Advisors, part of the professional services arm of Platform Accounting Group, is expanding to include restaurant industry-specific financial and tax expertise.

B.A. Silver & Co, based in New York City, will be joining Platform Business Advisors to build out their advisory services focused on the restaurant and food service industry. In the future, Platform Business Advisors will be adding additional teams with specialized expertise in a number of industries, including hospitality.

B.A. Silver & Co brings more than 60 years of experience and deep food industry experience and knowledge to Platform Business Advisors. The firm has worked alongside those in the service industry for decades, providing expert advice and support.

“We are so excited to join Platform,” said Ira Friedman, principal of B.A. Silver & Co. “We love our clients and helping them navigate a complex industry. Now as a part of Platform, we can continue providing valuable insights and accounting support to help restaurants and those in the food services industry thrive, backed by the resources and infrastructure of the Platform group.”

Platform Accounting Group acquires and supports boutique accounting and professional services teams across the country, with 28 locally-branded firms. Platform Advisors provides those local clients and the broader Platform network access to specialized expertise and a myriad of professional services, including specialty tax, wealth management, technology consulting and more. With the addition of a multi-family office with deep expertise in serving high-net worth clients, it continues to grow its ability to ensure our clients can get everything they need within the Platform group.