The Orlando Pizza Show will be co-located within the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Show. This expanded show floor guarantees more than 600 exhibited companies. This is a must-attend Southeast industry event for pizza operators from across the U.S. This is the Southeast's largest pizza show - don't miss it!

Mike Rasmussen is one of the experts that weigh in for the article "A High-Profile Arrest Destroyed the Good Name of a Local Pizza Chain".

Being in two places at the same time physically is not possible. How do you manage more than one restaurant effectively? Your dream is to duplicate your independent restaurant or open an additional franchise location to reap the benefits of multiple store ownership. Technology can create a system that will allow you to gather information from each store location and manage the numbers each day in your pajamas.

We have a saying in our family, “stay in your lane.” All people have their strengths and each person will spend a lifetime figuring out their own strength. For instance, my wife is an incredible cook at our house and as much as I try to make some old college day dishes either I make a mess or she will take over to bail me out.

It's very possible to have a great restaurant that's a lousy business. One of the reasons independents, in particular, tend to have challenges in this area is that many people who own an independent restaurant may know a lot about running a restaurant but haven't developed the skills needed to build a successful business.

The best way to present the financial information contained on your P&L is in a way that works best for you. If your current P&L is telling you what you need to know to effectively manage your restaurant, then don't change it.

The answer is simply that a good business structure will reduce taxes and reduce risk from frivolous lawsuits. Going without a business structure is a risky venture. But, selecting a bad business structure is the riskiest route of all. It will cost you excess tax and waste your time as you are forced to unwind it.

How many of you have experienced this scenario? Business has been slowing down over the summer and your financial partner tells you to search out various marketing programs that should be tried to attract new customers. You grumble gruffly under your breath, “I make Pizzas not find customers.” What does he think? I have a marketing degree?

Thirty days have passed from the closing of the previous month. You have just hired your next, new accountant who promises they know restaurant accounting. You look forward to your first profit and loss statement hoping you will then have something to show to your spouse or possibly investor how well you are doing.

The trusted advisor stands at the pinnacle of professional-client relationships. He or she is the person the client turns to first when an issue arises.

Writing the plan is the first major test of the entrepreneurs' commitment. A plan conveys an objective understanding of the business opportunity. It is the written result of the data collection and market research process. A plan describes every process and strategy for the restaurant both the short and long term. A plan determines the financial needs of the restaurant at various stages of growth, and identifies potential obstacles and risks. A plan identifies market solutions and potential opportunities, and establishes milestones for continuous and timely evaluation.