Insights and education to streamline restaurant operations and drive profitability.
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 season, there’s that creeping feeling that you’ll soon need to get your business financials in order for your accounting teams.
Back Office
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
Back Office
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
Back Office
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
Back Office
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
Back Office
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
Back Office
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
Back Office
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
Back Office
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
Back Office
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
Back Office
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
Back Office
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
Back Office
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
Back Office
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
Back Office
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.
Back Office
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
Back Office
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
Back Office
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
Back Office
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
Back Office
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
Back Office
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
Back Office
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
Back Office
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
Back Office
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
Back Office
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
Back Office
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
Back Office
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
Back Office
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
Back Office
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
Back Office
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
Back Office
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)
Back Office
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
Back Office
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
Back Office
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
Back Office
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
Back Office
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
Back Office
Back Office
Back Office
Back Office
Back Office
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
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
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
Unlock your restaurant’s potential with a personalized demo of our solutions and explore how we can fuel your growth and success!
© 2024 Buyers Edge Platform Inc. All rights reserved. Back Office is a registered trademark of Buyers Edge Platform Inc.
Sign up for any accounting package before 2025 and enjoy this limited-time offer.
