Restaurant Finance & Accounting

Webinar: The 30-Day Restaurant Profit Reset

Many operators are caught in the day to day working “In” their restaurants not “On” the restaurant! They put out daily fires and get the job done, but they’re

By Jaime Oikle and Roger Beaudoin

/ 10 Jun 2026

Webinar: The 30-Day Restaurant Profit Reset

10 Systems That Strengthen Restaurants: Why Better Operations Start With Better Structure

A system is simply a repeatable way of getting an important job done. For independent restaurant operators systems are practical tools for running a better business. Here are ten of the most important systems restaurants should have up and running in their business. (Read time @ 7 mins)

By Jaime Oikle

/ 3 May 2026

10 Systems That Strengthen Restaurants: Why Better Operations Start With Better Structure

Small Hinges Swing Big Doors: How a Few Small Restaurant Improvements Can Create Big Bottom-Line Results

We give you nine strong metrics worth considering and talk about what a 10 percent improvement can really mean. We finish with how to choose the right three metrics to start with, how to actually improve them as well as budget friendly ideas. (Read time @ 8 mins)

By Jaime Oikle

/ 26 Apr 2026

Small Hinges Swing Big Doors: How a Few Small Restaurant Improvements Can Create Big Bottom-Line Results

Could You Fire Yourself? The Ultimate Test of a Restaurant's Systems

This is a tough question to ask...but a key one. We cover: The hard truth about being "needed". The power and importance of restaurant systems. What a fire-yourself business looks like. The areas most likely to break. How to start "firing yourself" and more. (Read time @ 8 mins)

By Jaime Oikle

/ 20 Apr 2026

Could You Fire Yourself? The Ultimate Test of a Restaurant's Systems

The Menu Engineering Worksheet: Design Your Menu to Drive Profits, Not Just Orders

Full scope coverage including: Why operators need a worksheet; Core numbers to include; 4 classic menu engineering categories; Practical examples; How to train the team; How often to update the worksheet; Reflecting operational realities; Common mistakes to avoid and more. (Read time @ 8.5 min)

By Jaime Oikle

/ 4 Apr 2026

The Menu Engineering Worksheet: Design Your Menu to Drive Profits, Not Just Orders

Financial Know How for Restaurant Operators: Turning Numbers Into Better Decisions

A dive into the importance of financial literacy & how to make better decisions. Includes a walk-through of five core financial concepts every operator should understand. A discussion on how to bring the team into the numbers as well as common financial mistakes restaurants make is also included.

By Jaime Oikle

/ 26 Mar 2026

Financial Know How for Restaurant Operators: Turning Numbers Into Better Decisions

Break-Even Analysis for Restaurant Operators: One Number That Can Sharpen Better Decisions

In-depth look at break-even calculations for restaurants including how to calculate it more effectively, why break-even matters so much and what common mistakes can occur.

By Jaime Oikle

/ 25 Mar 2026

Break-Even Analysis for Restaurant Operators: One Number That Can Sharpen Better Decisions

Margin Matters: How Independent Restaurants Keep More of What They Earn

Eight key areas of insight on how operators can protect margin, improve efficiency, and keep more of every dollar they earn without hurting the guest experience.

By Jaime Oikle

/ 18 Mar 2026

Margin Matters: How Independent Restaurants Keep More of What They Earn

5 Ways to Lower Your Restaurant's Prime Cost

In this episode, Roger Beaudoin of Restaurant Rockstars explains the crucial concept of prime cost in the restaurant industry (the combined percentage of food, beverage, and labor costs relative to

By Roger Beaudoin

/ 18 Feb 2026

5 Ways to Lower Your Restaurant's Prime Cost

Restaurant Success Checklist: Action Steps by Category

Use this checklist to assess and upgrade your restaurant's performance in the areas that matter most. Print it. Share it. Revisit it monthly. Areas covered: * Staffing, Leadership &

By Jaime Oikle

/ 9 Feb 2026

Restaurant Success Checklist: Action Steps by Category

Empowering Your Restaurant's Journey in the New Year

As the dawn of a new year unfolds, small business owners find themselves at a pivotal juncture — a moment to reflect on past achievements, learn from challenges, and strategically chart

By Tim Reynolds

/ 5 Jan 2026

Empowering Your Restaurant's Journey in the New Year

Webinar: 2026 Restaurant Growth Playbook

LIVE EVENT was 12/3/25 (RR members have unlimited access to the replay) Get ready to kick off 2026 with a clear, profitable game plan for your restaurant. In

By Jaime Oikle and Roger Beaudoin

/ 10 Dec 2025

Webinar: 2026 Restaurant Growth Playbook