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The Ultimate Guide to Restaurant Costs

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But the challenges don’t stop there—once open you have to focus on improving processes, managing labor schedules, and controlling restaurant costs. Not only do you have to manage many costs including, labor, equipment, and food—but you have to do it while dealing with inevitable price increases. This is only a guideline.

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Owning a Bar: Everything You Need to Know

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Specialty bars focus on a particular type of drink or theme, such as wine bars or cigar bars, but can be much more expensive to manage. Hiring a Strong Team You'll need a manager, bartenders, waiters, and security. To apply for a liquor license, consult the Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) Agency) in your state.

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The Ultimate Guide to Getting a Restaurant Business Loan

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Management Team : document your team and why they have the experience and expertise to make your restaurant a success. Include 5-year financial projections including an income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement showing that your restaurant will be able to repay any loans with interest out of operating profits.

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Restaurant Accounting: A Comprehensive Guide

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By tracking metrics like customer retention and employee turnover rate, contribution margin, and menu item profitability, restaurant managers can identify each area’s strengths and what areas need improvement. Use this data to establish clear and specific goals and adjust your strategies as needed.

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Food Delivery Exposure Best Practices: Tips for Hired and Non-Owned Auto Exposure Controls

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Consider the following in your risk management and business continuity programs: Use of Food Delivery Services vs. Company Employees – By using a hired food delivery service, a restaurant can reduce the chance of employees having an accident by using their cars or the owner’s vehicles.

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The Complete Checklist For Selling Your Restaurant In 2024: Pre-Sale, Sale & Post-Sale

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The goal is to determine the total amount of cash flow that will be available to the new owner after accounting for these types of expenses. Profitability Showing consistent profits and positive cash flow can increase the perceived value of your restaurant.

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Succession Strategies for Restaurant Owners: Safeguarding Your Legacy 

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” For restaurant owners, we’ll take creative license with the quote to say, “A man who owns a restaurant should be prepared to exit at any time.” Financial Preparedness Take a hard look at your financial picture and cash position if you were out of the picture tomorrow.

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