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In the restaurant industry, success is served on many different plates. From independent cafés to multi-location enterprises, each operation tells its financial story through the same document: the Profit and Loss statement (P&L). While the components may look similar, how you read and react to these numbers changes dramatically based
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Let’s face it — running a restaurant means juggling dozens of moving parts every day, and your financial management shouldn’t be another headache. Yet many operators struggle with a fundamental
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In 2025, running a restaurant requires more than just great food and customer service—it demands cohesive operational efficiency powered by smart technology. Yet, many restaurant operators still struggle with siloed
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Egg prices have surged in recent months. Whether it’s a brunch café or a quick-service restaurant that relies on eggs for the breakfast daypart, operators everywhere are feeling the squeeze.
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General Managers are the heartbeat of any successful restaurant operation. Their leadership, adaptability, and execution skills determine both the short-term and long-term success of the business. Yet GMs often face
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Running a restaurant is no easy feat. Between managing fluctuating costs, navigating razor-thin profit margins, and juggling compliance with financial regulations, restaurant accounting can feel like a full-time job in
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Payroll management in the restaurant industry is complex and time-consuming. From tracking hours and calculating tips to managing compliance with ever-changing tax laws, your payroll process can significantly drain resources.
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In October 2024, the FDA rolled out its revamped Human Foods Program (HFP), a landmark initiative designed to unify food safety and nutrition regulations. For restaurants, this program represents a
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Making time to manage invoices is a necessary but often dreaded task in the restaurant industry. The process is time-consuming, requiring your team to juggle manual data entry, reconcile invoices,
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Cash flow management is vital to the immediate performance, stability, and long-term success of any restaurant business. Closely monitoring your restaurant cash flow statement – a detailed record of the
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Profit margins in the restaurant industry are razor-thin, and every dollar wasted in operations is a dollar lost from the bottom line. Many restaurants unknowingly hemorrhage money through avoidable direct
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Running a successful restaurant isn’t just about creating great recipes or a unique atmosphere. To be sustainable, your restaurant must manage costs effectively, and Cost of Goods (COGS) has one
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Restaurant labor cost represents one of the largest expenses for restaurants, often accounting for 25–30% of total sales. Managing these costs efficiently is critical for profitability and operational sustainability. Labor
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The months leading up to tax season can be a stressful time for restaurant owners. In addition to managing PTO requests and hosting parties and houseguests during the busy holiday
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Let’s face it—restaurant operators juggle dozens of moving parts every day, making accurate restaurant accounting crucial. Though confusing, incomplete financial data is the last thing you need, that’s exactly what
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A strong focus on food waste in restaurants is not just a sustainability measure to help with brand image; food waste directly affects your bottom line and can often have
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In today’s competitive food industry, restaurant operations are the cornerstone of efficiency, profitability, and long-term success. While innovative menus and creative marketing strategies may attract diners, it’s operational excellence that
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One of the most critical expenses in managing a restaurant is labor. From wages to payroll taxes, the complexity of managing labor directly affects your success, and management teams need
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Seattle’s restaurant industry is poised for a seismic shift in 2025 as small businesses brace for a significant wage increase. On January 1, 2025, the city’s minimum wage will rise
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Understanding and managing restaurant labor costs plays a significant role in profitability and is crucial for your management team to understand. Labor costs include wages, benefits, payroll taxes, and other
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Imagine applying the meticulous precision of engineering to the art of crafting a restaurant menu. Menu engineering is not just about listing dishes; it’s a strategic blueprint for boosting profits
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For restaurant owners, recipe costing is an ongoing operational concern. Savvy managers understand that as food costs change, so will individual recipe costs. Keeping up with these price fluctuations can
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As a restaurant operator, understanding the financial nuances of your operation is a crucial part of your ongoing success. Although some people may use the terms “recipe costing” and “food
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New legislation can bring both challenges and opportunities. One such example is California’s “Honest Pricing Law” (SB 478), which went into effect on July 1, 2024. The law affects a
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Labor costs represent a significant portion of a restaurant’s expenses, so efficient management of server minimum wage and tipped wages is paramount. Operators must handle tipped wages precisely to maintain
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Restaurant managers have multiple responsibilities on a daily basis, so it can sometimes be difficult to determine where to focus your time and attention. Concentrating on how to reduce food
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The most successful restaurants coach their management teams to keep a finger on the pulse of finances by regularly revisiting the question, “What is prime cost?” Many restaurants calculate prime
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Managing a successful restaurant requires a mix of culinary skills and shrewd financial management. Understanding the balance sheet is key to gaining insights into your business’s health and future direction.
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Effective inventory management is a cornerstone of restaurant success. Every ingredient, utensil, and napkin represents not just a cost but also an opportunity for profit or loss. In an industry
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Understanding how to calculate food cost – and then applying those figures strategically to business operations – is a prime driver of restaurant success. It’s a reality many seasoned restaurant
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In the fast-paced world of restaurant operations, efficiency isn’t just a goal—it’s a necessity. Every day, tasks and responsibilities mount, including payroll, payment processing, vendor management, sales tracking, and general
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With today’s lingering economic uncertainty, marked by rising food costs, persistent labor challenges, and intensifying competition, restaurant technology has emerged as a particularly effective tool for owners and operators committed
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In recent years, California has led the movement to increase the minimum wage. Assembly Bill 1228 (AB 1228), which went into effect April 1, 2024, requires quick-serve restaurants to pay
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Table of Contents: Trouble with Traditional Accounting How to Tell When It’s Time to Switch Finding the Right Restaurant Accounting Solution The Future of Restaurant Accounting Accounting Services That Drive
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Table of Contents: Restaurant Accounting Restaurant Payroll Restaurant AP Automation Food Cost Management Introducing Your One-Stop-Shop: Back Office Start Optimizing Your Restaurant Accounting & Accelerate Growth! Why Restaurants Use Back
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Every moment counts in foodservice and the management of the accounts payable (AP) department plays a pivotal role. The intricacies of handling trade payables, vendor invoices, and payment terms can
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Table of Contents: What is Restaurant Accounting? Benefits of Restaurant Accounting Managing Your Restaurant Accounting Why You Should Use Technology to Help Streamline Your Accounting Processes Choosing the Best Restaurant
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The restaurant industry’s margins are slim, so success strongly hinges on sound financial management. The demand for specialized accounting services has never been more pronounced than where we see it
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Your restaurant payroll software is a key investment on two fronts: for your employees, to ensure they’re promptly & accurately paid, and for your management staff, to help streamline the
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You may be asking, how does payroll work? That is, what should payroll look like for a restaurant? We’ll start with the basics. What is payroll? Payroll is the business
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Restaurant payroll is an important aspect of financial management for restaurants. It includes wages, tips, overtime, and any other benefits or compensation they may be entitled to. By tracking employee
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Understanding the Basics of Your Restaurant Payroll Percentage In this article we’ll teach you how to calculate your payroll percentage, why it’s an important measure of the health of your
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Ultimate Restaurant Payroll Checklist Name a restaurant process, and chances are you have a reliable checklist for guidance and adherence to best practices. Kitchen procedures? Check(list). Supply chain optimization? Check(list)
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Introduction to Restaurant Payroll Restaurant owners and operators often approach the topic of payroll with apprehension. There’s the sense that payroll is time-consuming and difficult to get right in the
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Restaurant accounting refers to the specialized field of accounting that focuses on financial management and reporting specific to the restaurant industry. It involves tracking, analyzing, and managing the financial transactions
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In the fast-paced world of foodservice, efficiency is key. With a multitude of tasks to manage such as purchasing ingredients, managing inventory, and processing invoices, it’s crucial to have streamlined
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In today’s fast-paced and competitive restaurant industry, digitizing vendor invoices can offer a wide range of benefits that can help restaurants streamline financial operations and gain competitive edge. Benefits of
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Restaurant accounting is the process of managing the financial transactions and records of a restaurant. This includes keeping track of revenue, expenses, profits, and losses. Effective accounting can help restaurant
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Back Office technology refers to the software and hardware systems that support the day-to-day operations of a restaurant, food cost management, payroll, AP automation, and accounting. Restaurants are increasing their
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Ready to streamline your accounts payables process? Not only does Back Office technology allow our customers to manage things like recipe costs, inventory and food costs, but we also allow
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In the restaurant industry, success is served on many different plates. From independent cafés to multi-location enterprises, each operation tells its financial story through the same document: the Profit and
Let’s face it — running a restaurant means juggling dozens of moving parts every day, and your financial management shouldn’t be another headache. Yet many operators struggle with a fundamental
In 2025, running a restaurant requires more than just great food and customer service—it demands cohesive operational efficiency powered by smart technology. Yet, many restaurant operators still struggle with siloed
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