Costs of the commodity have reached all-time highs this year. They’re about 15% higher than 2024 and some cuts are continuing ...

In 2025, restaurant groups face more financial complexity than ever before. Growth through franchising, acquisitions, and private equity investment has added layers of operational and reporting ...

Running a hospitality business is no small feat. Between managing staff, creating memorable guest experiences, and navigating supply chain costs, financial management often becomes an afterthought.

This week’s edition of the restaurant finance newsletter looks at the outperformance of restaurant chains outside the ...

For more than 30 years, John Weiss has provided research on publicly owned restaurant companies to major investors. During the Restaurant Finance & Development Conference, he shared what he considered ...

Strong unit-level economics can paint a good picture for restaurant brands, but shouldn’t be the only consideration when calculating long-term success. This was the message from John Weiss, a senior ...

Restaurant contribution represents restaurant revenue less restaurant operating costs, which are the cost of sales, labor, occupancy and other operating items. Restaurant contribution margin ...

Running a restaurant requires a delicate balance of creativity, management, and financial responsibility. When partners share ownership of a restaurant, each has a fiduciary duty to act in the ...

Noodles & Company reports Q1 2025 revenue increase to $123.8 million; net loss widens to $9.1 million. Noodles & Company announced its first-quarter financial results for 2025, reporting a 2.0% rise ...