Recent Articles in Finance & Accounting

Member Content 2014 Year End Tax Planning for Restaurants
Nov 25, 2014
Year end advice on FICA tip credit, depreciation, internal controls and more...
Member Content Choosing the Space That Is Best for Your Restaurant Business
Oct 10, 2014

The Lease Coach goes over what to consider when evaluating potential restaurant sites.
Member Content Upgrade Your Restaurant Equipment without Breaking the Bank
Sep 16, 2014

7 tips for your restaurant's equipment planning.
Member Content Purchasing Your Restaurant Space - Rather Than Leasing
Aug 14, 2014

Should you lease or purchase commercial space for your restaurant business? Dale & Jeff share some thoughts and considerations.
Member Content Three Strategies to Successful Planning
Jul 29, 2014

Forecasting & planning tips for restaurants.
Member Content Is Bigger Really Better? Leasing the Right Size and Shape of Restaurant Space
Jul 8, 2014

Get the requirements and measurements right for your business.
Member Content How To Negotiate a Lease Renewal Rent Reduction
Jun 16, 2014

Dale & Jeff share a few points to keep in mind when negotiating your next lease.
Member Content Inventory Control Is Key To Controlling More Than Costs
Apr 7, 2014

Inventory reports not only evaluate both how well your kitchen crew and service staff are controlling portions and what your total food cost is in terms of percentage of your menu price, but should also include a item box for "shelf life", which can be added to inventory report forms. 
Member Content You Can't Save Your Way to Prosperity
Mar 29, 2014

Michael reminds restaurants that "you can't save your way to prosperity."
Member Content 7 Tips to Getting the Most from Your Restaurant Build-Out
Mar 28, 2014

7 helpful tips on how to get the most of your restaurant build-out or tenant improvement budget.
Member Content Restaurant Tech & Mobile: 7 Questions with Anthony Lye
Mar 4, 2014

Mobile technology is coming hard and fast. Jaime talks with Anthony about the impact for restaurant operations.
Member Content Five Tactics to Help You Save the First-Quarter
Mar 4, 2014
If your business's first quarter numbers aren't looking good, you may be tempted to throw in the towel. There's still time to turn this ship around. Here are five tactics that just might salvage your bottom line.
Member Content Tips for Picking a Restaurant Mobile Payment System
Feb 10, 2014

Kristen takes a look at the benefits of mobile payment systems for restaurants.
Member Content Valentine's Day Sales Up 3.7% in 2014
Feb 6, 2014
Dining & romantic getaways expected to be the big winner for Valentine's Day spending.
Member Content Obtaining Accurate Recipe Costs
Dec 3, 2013
Without determining accurate costs, the operation cannot possibly plan properly for success. Although it's a bit of work says Mark it is energy and money well spent in the end.
Member Content What Kind of Accounting Software Are You Using?
Nov 1, 2013
Questions and considerations for restaurants.
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