The Numbers

I’ve talked to a lot of restaurant owners who are looking at restaurant expansion. With deals on real estate and low interest rates, it could be the right time for you, too. Before you make [...]

By David Scott Peters Restaurant Tip of the Week Know when Friday isn’t Friday anymore One of the easiest things to overlook is when planning for the BIG days is noting which day the event fell. [...]

By David Scott Peters Restaurant Tip of the Week Gather the right tools to plan Every restaurant is impacted by the BIG holidays every year, such as Valentine’s Day, Fourth of July and Christmas. [...]

By David Scott Peters Location, Location, Location… What does that mean for your restaurant? How do you find the right location for your new restaurant? How much rent can you afford? Who do you [...]

By David Scott Peters From the IRS: Haiti Relief Donations Qualify for Immediate Tax Relief People who give to charities providing earthquake relief in Haiti can claim these donations on the tax [...]

I get a lot of inquiries from people interested in opening a restaurant, kicking the tires so to speak. For a lot of restaurant owners, opening a restaurant is a lifelong dream. They can imagine [...]

By David Scott Peters Restaurant Tip of the Week Know your history to forecast your future You can’t know where you’re going until you know where you’ve been. Forecasting is a big part of [...]

By David Scott Peters Restaurant Tip of the Week Money belongs in the bank, not on your shelves. When was the last time you conducted inventory? Do you know how much money you have wasted sitting [...]

By David Scott Peters This year Halloween is on a Saturday. Is that good or bad for your restaurant’s sales? If you don’t know, then this post is for you. A key part of budgeting is [...]

By David Scott Peters Join me on my next Webinar… Title: Planning For Profitability And Staying On Course – A Step-by-Step Guide to Financial Success! Date: Thursday, October 29, 2009 [...]