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Expert articles, guides, and tools to help you master your restaurant or hotel's finances.
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Practical templates and guides used by 500+ hospitality operators nationwide — yours free.
Restaurant Prime Cost Calculator
Track your food cost %, labor cost %, and prime cost weekly with this ready-to-use spreadsheet template.
Free DownloadThe FICA Tip Credit Guide
A complete guide to calculating, claiming, and maximizing the federal FICA Tip Credit for restaurant owners.
Free DownloadHotel RevPAR Dashboard Template
A simple RevPAR, ADR, and occupancy tracking dashboard for boutique hotel and B&B operators.
Free DownloadRestaurant Tax Deduction Checklist
A comprehensive 47-point checklist of every deduction available to restaurant owners — don't miss a dollar.
Free Download13-Week Cash Flow Forecast Template
Predict your cash position 13 weeks out with this rolling forecast template designed for restaurant operators.
Free DownloadMenu Engineering Worksheet
Classify every menu item as a Star, Plow Horse, Puzzle, or Dog and make data-driven menu decisions.
Free DownloadLatest from the Winspire Blog
Practical financial advice written specifically for restaurant, hotel, and hospitality operators.
7 Proven Ways to Reduce Your Restaurant's Food Cost Below 28%
Food cost percentage is the single most controllable expense in your restaurant. Here are the strategies our top-performing clients use to consistently hit below 28%.
The FICA Tip Credit: The $30,000 Tax Break Most Restaurant Owners Miss
If you employ tipped workers, you're entitled to a federal tax credit that most restaurant owners either don't know about or aren't claiming correctly. Here's exactly how to calculate it.
RevPAR vs. GOPPAR: Which Metric Actually Predicts Your Hotel's Profitability?
Most boutique hotel owners track RevPAR — but the metric that truly predicts profitability is GOPPAR. Learn the difference and why it matters for your investment decisions.
Tip Pooling in 2025: What Restaurant Owners Must Know to Stay Compliant
Federal and state tip pooling laws have changed significantly. Here's what you need to know to keep your restaurant compliant and avoid costly Department of Labor audits.
Why Your Restaurant Is Profitable on Paper But Always Running Out of Cash
Net profit doesn't equal cash in the bank. We break down the six reasons profitable restaurants run out of cash — and how a 13-week forecast prevents every one of them.
Is Your Restaurant Ready to Open a Second Location? 8 Financial Tests to Run First
Opening a second location before your finances are ready is one of the most common ways thriving restaurants fail. Run these eight financial checks before you sign that lease.
Free Live Webinar: Restaurant Finance Masterclass
Join our CFO advisors for a live 90-minute masterclass covering the four financial metrics every restaurant owner must track — and what to do when they're out of line.
- Date: Thursday, May 22, 2025 — 2:00 PM EST
- Duration: 90 minutes + Q&A
- Cost: Completely Free
- Format: Live Zoom (Recording available)