Q: My total labor percentage including taxes runs between 36-40 percent each period. I understand this is normal, but I can’t afford it any longer. What are some ideas to help bring that number down?
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Q: I’ve been in the restaurant business for 20+ years. Over the last several years, I’ve seen our financial margins decline year-over-year, while sales have improved slightly. Other restaurant owners I speak with are losing margin as well. What is happening to our margins as an industry?
Q: My bookkeeper does a good job of inputting data. That said, he doesn’t know how to help me with the numbers. When I was poking around in our financial system I printed a balance sheet. I know it’s important; how can I use it as a tool?
