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Member Content Nine Steps To Giving Yourself a Fighting Chance For Restaurant Financing
Oct 30, 2013

James shares an in-depth collection of tips and insights for restaurant operators seeking financing.
Member Content 8 Hidden Dangers in Restaurant Lease Agreements
Oct 16, 2013
Restaurant leasing can be a minefield and you need to be protected from unexpected liabilities and expenses. Mark provides an overview of some key lease provisions to be aware of.
Member Content 10 Restaurant Financial Red Flags
Oct 7, 2013

As all restaurant veterans already know, this is a business that is very unforgiving when it comes to achieving bottom line profits. John takes a look at ten "Red Flags" or indicators that point to where current problems may lie and where future problems are likely to emerge.
Member Content For Profit's Sake, Inventory Your Food Cost!
Sep 20, 2013

Food cost is a vital ratio - key to the success of any restaurant as it directly impacts profitability.
Member Content Managing Your Restaurant's Finances
Sep 20, 2013
A handy checklist for determining how optimally your restaurant is managed.
Member Content 5 Risks That Can Hurt Growing Restaurants
Aug 13, 2013
Protect yourself from these five common risks that growing restaurants face.
Member Content The Anatomy of Closing a Restaurant
Aug 8, 2013
We don't like to think about it. Or talk about it. It is especially difficult when your own name is on the door. But sometimes closing your restaurant is the most prudent thing to do.
Member Content For Profit's Sake - Inventory Your Beverage Cost
Aug 7, 2013

Alcohol sales are an easy way to increase profitability because the costs are lower and the gross margin is far greater for beverage than for food. However, beverage costs must be controlled if an operation is to reach maximum potential of gross profit from beverage sales.
Member Content How Much Is Your Restaurant Worth?
Jul 30, 2013
How much money is your restaurant worth? Is it what the equipment and furniture cost? Is it what your sales are - or is it worthless? This article explains the way to value your restaurant business.
Member Content The Sins of Bar Management: Tips for Rescuing Your Bar (Webinar)
Jun 30, 2013

Bartender pouringJoin us as we talk about everything you ever wanted to know about bar facts, but were too afraid to ask...
Member Content Unlocking the Secrets to Analyzing Cost of Goods Sold - Audio Seminar
Jun 22, 2013

Operations expert David Scott Peters shares directly with you what it takes to get COGS under control and how to make your restaurant more profitable. (70 minutes)
Member Content 5 Tips to Double Your December (Webinar)
Jun 22, 2013
This webinar is designed to prep your marketing with actionable tools and key takeaways that will maximize holiday results and maneuver toward a revenue-filled holiday season.
Member Content Menu Pricing from the Ground Up
Jun 18, 2013
The best operators understand the value of managing recipe costs and driving prime cost. Rick talks about getting prime cost where it needs to be for your restaurant's success.
Member Content Leasing Tips for Restaurant Tenants - Audio Seminar
Jun 10, 2013

101 Leasing Tips for RestaurantsDuring this exclusive interview with Dale Willerton - The Lease Coach, he reveals 20+ of his 101 leasing tips for restaurant tenants.
Member Content Gun to the Head Marketing (Webinar)
Jun 7, 2013
Learn how a 9th-grade drop-out increased his restaurant sales by $137,000 a month. Join us as Kamron shares the formula he used to skyrocketed his sales an electrifying 1,066% over three years.
Member Content Cutting Down on Expenses in Your Restaurant
Jun 6, 2013
Looking for ways to cut down on expenses when running your restaurant?
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