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DOWNLOAD: 4-Week Periods for 2013 to 2016
DOWNLOAD: 4-Week Periods for 2013 to 2016If you want to convert to a 4-week reporting cycle now is the time to get ready to do it. This series of Excel worksheets breaks down years 2013 to 2016 into 4-week periods beginning on the first Monday for year 2013. . . . more >>


SUCCESS STORY: How Relentless Marketing Propels This Restaurant's Growth (even in a recession)
SUCCESS STORY: How Relentless Marketing Propels This Restaurant's Growth (even in a recession)RO.com member Misty Young is a passionate & relentless marketer of her family restaurant. In this webcast Misty tells us how they've been able to recover from the brink just a few years ago to become a successful business about to open their 3rd location. . . . more >>


Survey: Purchasing Practices of Independent Restaurants
Survey: Purchasing Practices of Independent RestaurantsOver 700 independent restaurant owners gave us their feedback on the purchasing decisions of their restaurant, what worked and what didn't. Are you considering a Prime Vendor relationship? Come see what other restaurant owners thinks! . . . more >>


WEBCAST: Essential Food Cost Controls for Independent Restaurants
WEBCAST: Essential Food Cost Controls for Independent RestaurantsIn this comprehensive 2-part program, you and your entire staff can learn how to "significantly" improve the management and control of your entire food production process from purchasing, receiving, storage, preparation to settlement. . . . more >>


DOWNLOAD: Cell Phone Policy Template for Restaurants
DOWNLOAD: Cell Phone Policy Template for RestaurantsCell phone use by your restaurant staff during business hours not only reduces productivity - it can also lead to negative guest perception and poor customer service. Having a consistent policy regarding cell phone use is a must in the business world - especially for restaurants. . . . more >>


DOWNLOAD: Annual Restaurant Budget Worksheets
DOWNLOAD: Annual Restaurant Budget WorksheetsHow will your restaurant perform in 2013? Studies show that companies who prepare annual operating budgets are more successful than those who don't. Use this budget worksheet to quickly prepare your annual financial plan to give you and your staff specific, measurable goals throughout the coming year. . . . more >>


WEBCAST: Your Path To Better Numbers - How to Use the Uniform System of Accounts for Restaurants
WEBCAST: Your Path To Better Numbers - How to Use the Uniform System of Accounts for RestaurantsManagement of your organization requires a financial and operational reporting format that reflects the restaurant industry's unique requirements. In this webcast, RestaurantOwner.com Founder and President, Jim Laube and Vice President, Joe Erickson will highlight the recent updates in the NRA's Uniform System of Accounts for Restaurants, a leading guide for preparing and reporting restaurant financial results for 50 years . . . more >>


The Key to Controlling Labor Cost: A Shift-by-Shift Strategy to Create a Winning Labor Budget
by Joe Erickson
The Key to Controlling Labor Cost: A Shift-by-Shift Strategy to Create a Winning Labor BudgetWhile the war on labor cost may never be totally won, the day-to-day battles can. The key to winning is to view each and every shift as an individual battle. You must have a battle plan if you expect to win more than you lose. Likewise, you must consistently execute the plan to accomplish your objectives. . . . more >>


WEBCAST: What Every Restaurant Owner & Manager Should Know About Prime Cost
WEBCAST: What Every Restaurant Owner & Manager Should Know About Prime CostPrime cost (food, beverage & labor) consumes in excess of 60% of sales in most restaurants. They are your largest and most volatile costs. Without good Prime Cost controls even high volume restaurants can have profitability problems. Learn how tracking your prime cost every week can significantly boost your profitability and how to do it easily and efficiently with our Prime Cost Worksheet. . . . more >>


DOWNLOAD: Restaurant Kickback and Gift Policy Template
DOWNLOAD: Restaurant Kickback and Gift Policy TemplateAn occasional trip to a ballgame or concert tickets may not be much of a problem, but at some point, gifts from suppliers can influence employees' decisions and affect who they decide to or continue to buy from. This template will provide you with a starting point to formulate your own concise policy on kickbacks, gifts and gratuities and communicate that policy clearly to your managers and employees. . . . more >>


Don't Let Theft Happen in YOUR Business: What Every Independent Operator Should Know About Essential Restaurant Controls
by Jim Laube
Don't Let Theft Happen in YOUR Business: What Every Independent Operator Should Know About Essential Restaurant ControlsRestaurants are prime targets for theft. You've got what thieves want; namely food, liquor &, of course, CASH. The National Restaurant Association estimates that the typical independent restaurant loses 4% to 5% of sales to theft every year. This article gives you practical, easy to implement controls and procedures that every operators needs to know to protect their valuable products and cash. . . . more >>


Industry Survey: How Much Does it Cost to Open a Restaurant?
Industry Survey: How Much Does it Cost to Open a Restaurant?If you're planning on opening a restaurant you'll want to learn from the opening experiences of over 700 operators. These independents reveal, in detail, what it cost to open their restaurant as well as other highly insightful opening information. . . . more >>


WEBCAST: YELP! Love It or Hate It, Here's How to Deal With It
WEBCAST: YELP! Love It or Hate It, Here's How to Deal With ItRegardless of whether you love them or hate them, Yelp is a force to be reckoned with. So, it's in every restaurant operator's best interest to learn how to deal with Yelp in the most effective manner. In this highly informative webcast, two social media and Yelp experts show you how to better manage your restaurant's reviews and exposure on Yelp. . . . more >>


DOWNLOAD: New Restaurant Opening Manual
DOWNLOAD: New Restaurant Opening ManualWhile every new restaurant opening has it's unique requirements, this 50 page manual can be a useful guide to anticipate, organize and plan the primary activities that every new restaurant must execute well to have a successful opening. Includes weekly checklists, forms, schedules for procuring products, services, marketing activities, employee hiring, training & more. . . . more >>


DOWNLOAD: Tip Pooling Worksheet
DOWNLOAD: Tip Pooling WorksheetUse this form for calculating tip pooling distributions. This flexible, multi-plan tip sharing worksheet simplifies the process of calculating and distributing tips based on jobs and hours worked. . . . more >>


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