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Marketplace Facilitator Tax Rules for Restaurants: What Every Owner Needs to Know
Why this matters for restaurants If you’re running a restaurant that lists on delivery apps or third-party ordering platforms, chances are you’re impacted by what are known as marketplace facilitator tax rules. In other words: when a marketplace platform connects you to customers and handles the payment, the tax-collection responsibility might shift—so you’ve got to understand it. Otherwise, you could leave money or compliance risk on the table. What are these rules in plain language Here’s the thing: a “marketplace facilitator” is generally a platform that lists or advertises sellers (in this case, your restaurant), processes payments, and helps make the sale happen. Many states now say that the facilitator, rather than the individual seller, must collect and remit sales tax for transactions on that platform. For you, that means: if your restaurant sells meals through a food-ordering marketplace, you
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Restaurant Break-Even Analysis Accounting: A Simple Guide to Restaurant Profitability
Ever felt like your restaurant’s doing great—tables are full, orders are flying out—and yet, your profits still feel… thin? You’re not alone. Many restaurant owners hit that same wall where intuition and effort no longer add up. That’s where restaurant break-even analysis accounting comes in—it’s the math behind your gut feeling. Why “Busy” Doesn’t Always Mean “Profitable” Here’s the thing—volume doesn’t equal success. You can serve a hundred burgers a
Franchise Performance Incentive Tracking: How Restaurant Owners Can Drive Consistency and Profitability
Why Franchise Performance Incentive Tracking Can Make or Break Restaurant Growth Let’s be honest—most restaurant owners don’t start out dreaming about tracking franchise incentives. You probably imagined packed tables, loyal customers, and a great menu that runs itself. But once you expand into franchising, performance incentive tracking suddenly becomes more than a side task—it’s a quiet engine driving your business forward. And here’s the thing: when it’s done right, this
Franchise Fee Revenue Recognition for Restaurants: A Practical Guide to Accurate Accounting
How Restaurant Owners Can Master Franchise Fee Revenue Recognition Running a restaurant is hard enough. Add the word “franchise” to it, and suddenly, your financial statements start to look like a puzzle that keeps rearranging itself. The concept of franchise fee revenue recognition might sound like accounting jargon, but it’s one of those quiet essentials that can make or break the accuracy of your books—and even affect how investors or