About Us
Built by a specialist, for specialists
Frye Advisors exists because restaurant owners deserve an accounting partner who understands the specific demands of the food & beverage industry — not someone learning on the job at your expense.
Our Founder
From Family Restaurant Roots to Your Trusted Partner
After graduating from the University of Kentucky in 2016, I began my career at my father's business, Gattitown, working alongside his longtime bookkeeper to learn the financial operations that keep a restaurant running — paying bills, maintaining the books, processing payroll, and assisting with tax return preparation.
As I implemented new software and streamlined our processes over time, an opportunity became clear: these were services other business owners needed too. That realization led me to launch Frye Advisors and begin offering bookkeeping services more broadly.
In 2020, I brought on my first full-service restaurant client, Giuseppe's Ristorante Italiano. By identifying tax opportunities specific to the food and beverage industry, we helped Giuseppe's recover $50,000 in federal tax credits — credits that, importantly, recur each and every year. It was a turning point. Between having grown up in the family restaurant business and witnessing the meaningful impact an engaged accountant can have on a restaurant owner's bottom line, I made the decision to focus exclusively on the food and beverage industry.
Today, Frye Advisors proudly partners with numerous food and beverage operators across Kentucky. With a growing portfolio and a clear sense of purpose, we are committed to being the most valuable accounting partner a restaurant owner can have — relational, proactive, and genuinely invested in the unique challenges our clients face every day.
Clark Frye
CEO & Founder
Frye Advisors · Lexington, KY
Our Mission
Financial clarity for every restaurant owner who deserves it
The food & beverage industry is one of the hardest in the world to operate profitably. Tight margins, high labor costs, and relentless competition make financial clarity not just helpful — it's the difference between survival and success. Our mission is to give every operator we work with the visibility and strategy they need to build a business that lasts.
Our Values
How we work
Specialization Over Generalism
We serve one industry and one industry only. That focus means our systems, reporting, and advice are always calibrated for food & beverage — not retrofitted from generic accounting.
Transparency by Default
No surprise bills. No hidden fees. Flat monthly pricing, clear scope, and honest communication about what we see in your numbers — good or bad.
Proactive, Not Reactive
We don't wait for you to call and ask why your tax bill was high. We flag issues before they become crises and surface opportunities before you miss them.
Owner-First Controls
Your money doesn't move without your approval. Every AP payment requires sign-off. You stay in control; we give you the information to use that control wisely.