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 wide range of businesses, from hotels and resorts to concert ticket retailers. For restaurant owners and managers, understanding and adhering to this law—which aims to […]
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 profitability and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. Innovative solutions like Back Office’s new tipped wage automation feature are transforming how restaurants handle their […]
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 cost and leave it to ride for far too long — weeks or even quarterly. However, you need to understand some fundamentals to truly manage […]
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 where every plate served and dollar earned counts, masterfully managing inventory is a critical skill that can take years to hone. Understanding the importance of […]
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 accounting. Zoom out to a monthly or quarterly outlook, and you’ll also need to handle inventory management and tax reporting. Without efficiency in these processes, […]
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 to building a successful, lasting business. Of course, the value of technology in the restaurant field isn’t new. The Covid-19 pandemic sparked rapid, wide-scale adoption […]
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 employees a minimum wage of $20/hour. In addition, AB 1228 established the nation’s first Fast Food Council, a consortium of foodservice workers, government appointees, and […]
Unlock up to $5,000 in rewards while revolutionizing your restaurant’s operations with our Restaurant Referral Program—discover how! With our multi-tier software solution, Back Office brings essential tools like food cost management, payroll, accounting, bookkeeping, and AP automation into one robust technology solution. Whether you operate an independent restaurant, manage a multi-location setup, oversee a franchise, […]
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 payment process. Sometimes, the ROI on restaurant payroll software reaches the point of no return. Whether due to outdated technology, your own rapidly changing workforce, […]
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 process of regularly paying out all your wage, payroll tax, and benefit liabilities to employees. We’ll spell those out: wages are employee earnings, payroll taxes […]
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