We train our Account Managers to review Profit & Loss statements to ensure accuracy. Here are a few tricks of the trade that I would encourage any of our clients to do as well, to verify everything looks correct. 1) Always look at your P&L and compare it to the period before. By comparing this […]
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When we started FIXE, Accounts Payable (AP) automation was fairly new. BILL (fka Bill.com) was the most popular platform, but some restaurant specific platforms were starting to gain traction. Craftable, MarketMan, xtraCHEF, Restaurant365, Plate IQ (now Ottimate), and MarginEdge all have different bells and whistles. These Accounts Payable platforms all do one thing at their
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A tech stack is the set of softwares you need to seamlessly run your business. How do you choose the right tech stack for your restaurant? When you’re talking to different software companies, be very clear on how they integrate with QuickBooks Online and other softwares you use. Is the integration a file transfer or
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From Restaurant Operations to Restaurant Technology: Leading FIXE’s Sales Growth As FIXE’s Sales Director, Matt Greenberg brings over two decades of restaurant industry experience to help solve one of the sector’s most pressing challenges: financial management. Restaurant Roots Matt was born in Queens and raised between L.A. and Maryland. His restaurant career began at Sammy’s
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When you learn about accounting in college, three main documents provide the complete picture of your business. These statements tie together to tell your entire financial story. Most operators focus strictly on the P&L. They want to see: “How did I do last month?” They don’t look at their balance sheet enough, because payments (or
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In a relationship with a franchisor, a franchisee has to be able to run their own business. In doing so, they must be able to do their own accounting. The franchisor shouldn’t be able to dictate who does the books at franchises, because it’s overstepping the relationship. A lot of times, franchisees will get their
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Kris Middleton-Kearns, who is known within the FIXE community as Kris Kay, was born and raised in San Diego. She earned her certificate in accounting from Foothills Adult School, and completed general accounting and managerial accounting at Cuyamaca College. Kris handled Accounts Receivable for a fire protection company, assisted with in-house bookkeeping while also being
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Restaurant Finance Monitor hosted their annual Restaurant Finance & Development Conference from November 11-13 at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas hotel. I attended RFDC the past two years, getting the lay of the land, meeting with software companies and building relationships. This was our first year having a FIXE booth, which makes a big difference. RFDC
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The FIXE dashboard now features custom, multi-unit comparative reporting, a powerful resource to make better informed, more timely business decisions. Restaurant groups can compare financials from up to 5 restaurants on one screen. Just select the locations, date ranges and categories you like. See exactly where you stand and find areas to improve. We can
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Mariana Martinez is a dedicated FIXE Account Manager based in Nicaragua. She grew up in the Spanish colonial town of León, and 25 years ago, her family moved to Managua, the country’s bustling capital, where she has lived ever since. With a degree in Management and International Business from Thomas More University in Managua, Mariana
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Which sales metrics and efficiencies should restaurants focus on to determine whether they’re succeeding in business?
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Nicoll Maligaya is a FIXE Senior Lead who lives in Cavite, a city that’s located south of Manila in the Philippines. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Accountancy from De La Salle University, majoring in Agribusiness Management. Before a relative connected her with FIXE in June 2022, Nicoll worked as
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Cash on cash return, sales per square foot, construction cost per square foot, and rent per square foot are the major metrics that you want to look at to see if your numbers make sense and if it’s going to be a reasonable, attainable investment.
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You incur expenses and record them as money leaves your bank account. Accrual spreads out expenses across the time period that expense covers.
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Attend restaurant shows to meet people, get new perspectives and promote what you’re doing, which will benefit your business in different ways.
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Sales numbers don’t necessarily match up in platforms like QuickBooks Online (QBO) and Toast, which causes confusion. Understand line items.
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QuickBooks Online (QBO) is an industry-standard software that small businesses use to efficiently manage their finances. FIXE integrates QBO.
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FIXE can correct and categorize past expenses, payroll and sales figures. Make sure financial records are consistent and ready for tax filing.
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