Recent Articles in Finance & Accounting

Member Content Restaurant Tip Law
Oct 15, 2012
Some tips on tip law...
Member Content Q&A: How Do Consultants Work?
Oct 12, 2012
Member Content Defending Against the Cocaine of Restaurant Marketing
Sep 26, 2012

David talks about how couponing can work against you by running you through the numbers and showing that sales don't always equal profits.
Member Content 4 Criteria for Choosing a POS System
Aug 31, 2012
Finding the right system to help your restaurant become more efficient can be overwhelming. When it comes time to choose a POS system for your business, consider these four things.
Member Content Key Numbers To Watch In Your Restaurant Business
Aug 28, 2012
Alex highlights a handful of both lagging and leading indicators to help point your business in the right direction.
Member Content 5 Questions about Restaurant Costs
Aug 21, 2012
Restaurants are facing major challenges that are driving their supplier prices up. RR talks with Len about what restaurants should expect as industry demand rises and supplies run short.
Member Content Finding A Successful Restaurant Location
Aug 9, 2012
Tips for finding the best location.
Member Content Meal Credits
Jul 9, 2012
Find out how to take advantage of the meal credit with this short tip.
Member Content Q&A: Changing to a Tip Sharing Pool
Jun 7, 2012
Member Content How to Keep Your Restaurant From Tanking
Apr 17, 2012
Q&A with Anand Gala on spotting and addressing the warning signs of a restaurant in trouble.
Member Content Q&A: Controlling Food Costs
Mar 8, 2012
Member Content How to Choose the right POS Technology for Your Restaurant
Feb 13, 2012

The questions to ask along the way when selecting the POS system for your restaurant.
Member Content Business Plan a Must for New and Existing Restaurants
Jan 12, 2012
A well-developed business plan helps you control your future.  You can set forth a plan instead of simply reacting to changes in your business.  It also minimizes the risk of failure.
Member Content How Four Overlooked Numbers Cost You Money
Jan 11, 2012

How to look deeper into the Cost of Goods Sold calculations and take back control of your checking account and improve the bottom line.
Member Content Five Reasons Why Most New Restaurants Fail
Dec 20, 2011

The number of new restaurants that fail within their first year varies depending on who you ask.  Paula shares some of the top reasons why most restaurants fail, so that you can avoid these pitfalls with your own business.
Member Content Accounting for Sales Incentives Used in the Restaurant Industry
Dec 9, 2011
Accounting for incentives can be confusing and differs according to the type of incentive that is used. Bob walks you through the many differences that exist for your restaurant.
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