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COVID-19-Related Government Budget Deficits May Spur Aggressive Payroll and Sales Tax Audits 

Modern Restaurant Management

Less revenue for businesses and income for individuals means less tax dollars for federal and state governments. Although the IRS and state taxing authorities have initially slowed their pace of audit activity to protect the health and safety of their own employees during these turbulent times, this is only temporary.

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Franchise Compliance Guide: Laws + Agreements

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Because these (dis)agreements were a result of a dispute between two parties rather than a government-imposed rule, they would need to be arbitrated in a potentially lengthy and costly legal battle. Proper Team and Labor Management Tools. Location Audits. Dedicated Compliance Department.

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Inflation Is Impacting The Restaurant Industry. Here’s How To Fight It.

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We also wanted to see if the inflation concerns many are expressing are showing in restaurants as large flows of government stimulus are distributed. Do an audit on your menu, and check individual item sales. The next largest cost for most restaurants is labor–and there is cash to be saved. Streamline your menu.

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Understanding the co-operative model in Kenya’s coffee sector

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Many of these co-ops are well-managed and add value to coffee in a number of ways, including through quality control, packaging, and even domestic sales in some cases. Mr. Gathura is a retired wet mill manager from Kenya. He explains why well-managed co-operatives are essential to the success of the country’s coffee industry.

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How to Buy a Restaurant: An Ultimate Guide

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They could also be trying to get out of a bad situation—be it management, building, or market related. Find out the true costs Understanding the businesses food and labor costs, monthly overhead, and a clear picture of the business cash flow. Have there been any tax audits in the past three to five years?

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If HR and Payroll Services Aren’t Your Passion, Read This

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Focus on what you do best and let us help you with the administrative headaches of managing HR and Payroll. . Here are just a few of the hard truths that make restaurant people management such a risky business. From record-high turnover to FLSA rules that change on the regular, it’s hard for managers to keep up.

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How to Buy a Restaurant: An Ultimate Guide

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They could also be trying to get out of a bad situation—be it management, building, or market related. Find out the true costs Understanding the businesses food and labor costs, monthly overhead, and a clear picture of the business cash flow. Have there been any tax audits in the past three to five years?

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