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When faced with a perceived threat the brain instinctively triggers an acute fight-or-flight response. As COIVID made its invasion into the U.S. early this year and restaurant owners were faced with shutdowns and dining restrictions (the likes of which have yet to slow down), every operator had to make a choice: stay; fight like hell for their businesses or, shut their doors for good. Joe Frillman...

Many restaurant managers don't actually have a full understanding of how to read a Profit and Loss Statement (P&L), or even have a basic understanding of where the data is coming from, let alone how to interpret the data. It’s critical for the financial health of all restaurants that those who are making scheduling decisions, buying decisions, etc. fully comprehend how to read an income statem...

The landscape of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has continued to change shape from the day that it passed and it doesn’t seem to be settling down any time soon. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) was the first to hit the floor at the end of March; then came The PPP Flexibility Act a few months later at the beginning of June, and along the way, there have been...

Determining the keys to success for attracting and hiring top talent for restaurants is paramount to building a sustainable brand that can grow. We all know turnover runs rampant in the hospitality industry, so how is it possible, especially in a time like now when we’re smack dab in the middle of a global pandemic, to even begin with the hiring process and how can you effectively measure if what...

When the global pandemic hit the US in March and our world shut down, businesses were left wondering how to survive. As restrictions have been lifted in some regions and re-enforced in others, the resiliency of the hospitality industry has proven a force to be reckoned with. Chefs, Owners, and Restaurant Operators have taken to a careful mix of creativity and industry expertise in order to find th...

With already narrow restaurant margins becoming even slimmer during a pandemic, every penny counts; and Cost Of Goods (or to some, Cost Of Sales) take up a significant amount of a restaurant’s overall expense. Unfortunately, many owners/operators fail to see how, if mismanaged and handled inconsistently, Restaurant COGS can have major a negative impact on profitability and cash flow. Point-blank:...

Coronavirus has affected the entire world; it has completely altered the landscape of both consumer and vendor behaviors, and perhaps the most harshly impacted industry has been hospitality. Restaurants have had to pivot their business models catering to mainly delivery and takeout options which directly affects their menu offerings and spending habits in order to preserve as much margin as they c...

As a small Independent Restaurant owner who’s plunged headfirst into content marketing and worked with huge media organizations, digital marketers and SEO professionals, Shawn Walchef of Cali Comfort BBQ has honed in on his craft and built his entire culinary brand on digital hospitality; and he’s done it all in-house with his longtime friend, former newspaper editor, and current Content Publisher...

The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) continues to change form on what seems like a daily basis. The landscape has changed greatly since The CARES Act was initially passed and the covered period has now been extended which enables borrowers more time to use their PPP funds; but the million-dollar question remains: What does PPP Forgiveness look like right now and how do I ensure my loan is forgive...

In our 27th episode of Operating a Profitable Restaurant, recurring panel hosts Michele O'Neill and Dave Downs had a great opportunity to speak with Michelle Heller and Eddie Velazquez to discuss how our strategic partnerships with Efficient Hire and BentoBox can assist owners and operators in getting the most bang for their bucks by driving more top-line revenue and saving dollars through streaml...

In our 25th episode, learn pro tips and best practices from seasoned restaurant veterans, Chef and Owner Fred Neuville of the Fat Hen Restaurant in South Carolina, and Zoe Schor, Chef and Owner of the Split-Rail in Chicago. Social Handles: RASI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rasinc__/ RASI Twitter: https://twitter.com/RASInc_ RASI Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RestaurantAccountingServic...

In our 24th episode of Operating a Profitable Restaurant, host Dave Downs, RASI Client Advisor, sits down with Ryan Rose, Executive Chef of Zocalo Restaurants, and David Miller, Owner of Kickin Chicken Restaurants to dive deep into best practices behind budgeting and incentive planning for your restaurant. Social Handles: RASI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rasinc__/ RASI Twitter: https://tw...

In our 23rd episode of Operating a Profitable Restaurant, host Dave Downs, RASI Client Advisor, sits down to chat with other RASI Industry Experts, Julie Schligman, Assistant Director of Operations Specialists, and Leon McMullan and Steve Rennau, New Business Development Reps, on the questions they’re getting from operators in regards to wrapping up 2018, and what they’re seeing for the future of...

Remaining competitive in today’s restaurant industry landscape means bringing on partners and services that will not only help you enhance the guest experience but aid in your team retention, all while staying true to your brand. Social Handles: RASI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rasinc__/ RASI Twitter: https://twitter.com/RASInc_ RASI Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RestaurantAccounting...

Have you battled with remaining compliant with ACA regulations? Are you lost in the legal jargon and don’t know what your options are? Social Handles: RASI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rasinc__/ RASI Twitter: https://twitter.com/RASInc_ RASI Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RestaurantAccountingServicesInc RASI LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/restaurant-accounting-services-inc-...

Have you battled back and forth about whether adding a Delivery Service to your restaurant would help or hinder your operation? Social Handles: RASI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rasinc__/ RASI Twitter: https://twitter.com/RASInc_ RASI Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RestaurantAccountingServicesInc RASI LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/restaurant-accounting-services-inc-rasi

Remaining compliant in today’s restaurant industry landscape is no task for the faint of heart. With state and federal regulations constantly changing, it’s easy to see how so many independent restaurants are getting fined for compliance issues. Social Handles: RASI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rasinc__/ RASI Twitter: https://twitter.com/RASInc_ RASI Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rest...

Have you dreamed of opening a restaurant? How about your 2nd, 3rd, 4th or even 10th? In this episode of Operating a Profitable Restaurant, hear from restaurant vets Attila Szabo of Wildfin & Stack 571 Burger Groups who has a total of 5 restaurants soon to be 10, and Rob Coburn & Paige Crandall from El Camino. Social Handles: RASI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rasinc__/ RASI Twitter:...

Do responsibility and privilege go hand-in-hand for your management team? In this episode of Operating a Profitable Restaurant, seasoned Independent Restaurant Owners, Dan Skvarca from Mercantile, and Josh Fay with Rio Grande sit down alongside RASI Industry Experts Michele O’Neill and Dave Downs as they discuss the evolution of leadership roles within the modern day restaurant environment. Social...

Managing your house bank is critical to keep track of your operating cash and ensuring that the balance in your House Bank is in line with the amount of cash that you have on hand. Proper management will assist you in verifying that all house bank transactions are being recorded properly. Social Handles: RASI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rasinc__/ RASI Twitter: https://twitter.com/RASInc_...

Two things to think about each time you come across a compliance matter: One - Simply being in compliance, and Two - Managing your business so that your compliancy doesn't damage the experience with your guest, your team and your profit. Tune in to listen to Brian and Matt dive deeper into the subject that's got everyone scratching their heads in search for the answers! Social Handles: RASI Instag...

In this episode of Operating a Profitable Restaurant, RASI Partner and Strategic Development Officer, Matt Vannini, sits down with our RASI Operational Specialists to speak in-depth about the imperative year-end accounting tasks that every operator should be doing in order to start the new year with a bang! Social Handles: RASI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rasinc__ RASI Twitter: https://tw...

In this episode of Operating a Profitable Restaurant, RASI Partner and Strategic Development Officer, Matt Vannini, takes a moment to sit down with Secret Sauce's CFO, Emily Biederman to discuss the implications of the new OT ruling which becomes effective on December 1, 2016. Tune in to hear Matt and Emily run the gamut of all things overtime - from salary strategy and compliance, to tracking OT,...

During today's Podcast, RASI Partner and Strategic Development Officer, Matt Vannini dives into the vast world of branding and ties it in to none other than what we do best: restaurant accounting. Tune in to hear Matt's take on how to measure your brand's effectiveness and the actual dollar cost it can have on your restaurant if deemed ineffective. Social Handles: RASI Instagram: https://www.insta...

This month we’re circling back to the polarizing topic we covered back in November that has morphed into its own breed of beast. The boundless discussion of tip removal has evoked frustrations across the board with the government rearing its head smack dab into the center of the game. The discussion is more heated than ever. Restaurateurs are not only faced with the implications of ACA but they’re...