Accounting and Financial Management in Foodservice Operations

Download or read book Accounting and Financial Management in Foodservice Operations written by David K. Hayes and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2023-11-30 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A concise and easy-to-follow approach to foodservice accounting and the finance principles required to run a foodservice operation In Accounting and Financial Management in Foodservice Operations, a team of distinguished foodservice educators and practitioners delivers an up-to-date and straightforward treatment of the financial accounting standards and basic finance concepts owners and operators need to successfully run a foodservice operation. Learn how to understand and assess the financial performance of a foodservice business by using professionally prepared financial reports. The book explains the Uniform System of Accounts for Restaurants (USAR), as well as how to read income statements, balance sheets, and statements of cash flows. It discusses how to calculate a break-even point and demonstrates pricing tips to help owner/operators create a profitable menu. Other contents include: A thorough introduction to controlling food and beverage product costs Practical discussions of how to manage the cost of labor and staffing, as well as how to prepare an accurate operating budget Hands-on strategies for comparing planned and budgeted operating results to actual financial results Perfect for students in foodservice-related courses, Accounting and Financial Management in Foodservice Operations will also benefit foodservice establishment owners and operators and professionals working in colleges, hospitals, nursing homes, and more.