by The Active Ledger | Apr 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
It’s no secret—food costs are on the rise, and it’s hitting restaurants hard. In the last year alone, U.S. food prices for restaurants and food-away-from-home businesses have increased by over 5%, with items like eggs, beef, and dairy seeing double-digit increases in...
by The Active Ledger | Feb 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
In the dynamic world of restaurant management, labor costs stand as one of the most significant expenses. Striking the right balance is crucial—not only for profitability but also for maintaining a motivated and efficient team. Let’s delve into the ideal labor...
by The Active Ledger | Jan 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
Running a restaurant isn’t just about creating great food and serving happy guests—it’s about managing a business with tight margins, high overhead, and constant moving parts. As a professional bookkeeper and restaurant CFO, I’ve worked with countless small business...
by Kellie Crain | Jan 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
Running a restaurant is nonstop—between staff schedules, supplier deliveries, and managing daily sales, it’s easy for your bookkeeping to take a back seat. If you’re behind on your books, you’re not alone—and the good news is, you don’t have to stay there. At The...
