Christina Lau, Author at Fourth https://www.fourth.com/author/christina-lau Workforce Management, Inventory Software and Payroll Services Fri, 21 Nov 2025 22:22:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 The New Forecasting Mentality: Why Restaurant Averages Mislead and What CFOs Should Use Instead https://www.fourth.com/article/the-new-forecasting-mentality Thu, 04 Dec 2025 16:00:26 +0000 https://www.fourth.com/?p=15314 Restaurant averages hide real performance issues. Learn why CFOs are moving to smarter forecasting, curated KPIs, and AI-driven workflows that improve labor and margins.

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]]> How Lazy Dog Scaled to 50+ Locations: A Playbook for Culture, Data, and Operational Discipline https://www.fourth.com/article/how-lazy-dog-scaled-to-50-locations Mon, 01 Dec 2025 15:00:08 +0000 https://www.fourth.com/?p=15311 Learn how Lazy Dog Restaurants scaled past 50 locations by aligning culture, data, forecasting, and systems, and what multi-unit operators can apply today.

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]]> Why Finance Is Becoming the New Operational Engine in Multi-Unit Restaurants https://www.fourth.com/article/why-finance-is-becoming-the-new-operational-engine-in-multi-unit-restaurants Mon, 24 Nov 2025 17:30:14 +0000 https://www.fourth.com/?p=15305 Restaurant finance is shifting from back-office reporting to daily operational influence. Learn how modern CFOs drive forecasting, labor planning, and growth.

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]]> The One Big Beautiful Bill: What Restaurant Operators Should Prepare Before Filing 2025 Taxes https://www.fourth.com/article/one-big-beautiful-bill-2025-taxes Mon, 17 Nov 2025 22:10:23 +0000 https://www.fourth.com/?p=15251 Learn how the One Big Beautiful Bill impacts 2025 tax filings for restaurants, from bonus depreciation to R&D deductions and state considerations.

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]]> No Tax on Tips & Overtime: 2025 Restaurant Tax Guide for Operators https://www.fourth.com/article/no-tax-on-tips-and-overtime-2025-taxes Fri, 14 Nov 2025 21:37:16 +0000 https://www.fourth.com/?p=15239 Learn how the new No Tax on Tips and No Tax on Overtime rules affect your restaurant’s 2025 filings, what to track in payroll, and how to guide your team.

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]]> 2025 End of Year Restaurant Compliance Update: Tipped Wages and the 80/20 Rule https://www.fourth.com/article/2025-end-of-year-restaurant-compliance-update-tipped-wages-and-the-80-20-rule Wed, 05 Nov 2025 18:00:36 +0000 https://www.fourth.com/?p=15210 Get the latest 2025 update on tipped wages, tip credits, and the 80/20 rule. Learn what restaurant operators need to know heading into 2026.

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]]> 2025 End of Year Restaurant Compliance Update: Pay Transparency and Predictive Scheduling Laws https://www.fourth.com/article/2025-end-of-year-restaurant-compliance-update-pay-transparency-and-predictive-scheduling-laws Tue, 04 Nov 2025 18:00:44 +0000 https://www.fourth.com/?p=15206 Learn what 2025 pay transparency and predictive scheduling laws mean for restaurant operators, and how to prepare for new rules in 2026.

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]]> 2025 End of Year Restaurant Compliance Update: Overtime and Wage Laws https://www.fourth.com/article/2025-end-of-year-restaurant-compliance-update-overtime-and-wage-laws Mon, 03 Nov 2025 17:08:19 +0000 https://www.fourth.com/?p=15200 Stay current on 2025 restaurant labor law changes. Review the latest on overtime, wage thresholds, and exemptions, and what’s ahead for 2026.

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]]> Why Smart Restaurant Operators Invest in Technology Early: Lessons from ChopShop’s Growth Playbook https://www.fourth.com/article/why-smart-restaurant-operators-invest-in-technology-early Tue, 21 Oct 2025 16:14:19 +0000 https://www.fourth.com/?p=14943 Learn how ChopShop’s CEO, Jason Morgan, scaled faster by making technology a top priority. See why early investment in systems, data, and digital tools is key to restaurant growth.

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]]> How to Build a Restaurant Team That Scales: Lessons from ChopShop’s People-First Growth Strategy https://www.fourth.com/article/copy-of-how-to-build-a-restaurant-team-that-scales-lessons-from-chopshops-people-first-growth-strategy Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:57:47 +0000 https://www.fourth.com/?p=14948 Learn how ChopShop’s CEO, Jason Morgan, built a people-first culture where career paths and internal growth cut turnover and boost results.

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]]> How to Scale a Restaurant Chain: The Growth Playbook That Protects Profit & Purpose https://www.fourth.com/article/how-to-scale-a-restaurant-chain Tue, 07 Oct 2025 15:48:58 +0000 https://www.fourth.com/?p=14935 Learn how to scale your restaurant business without losing control. Jason Morgan, CEO of ChopShop, shares the three pillars behind sustainable growth: execution, brand differentiation, and financial discipline.

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]]> Scaling Smart: CEO Lessons on Restaurant Growth, Scheduling, and Culture from ChopShop https://www.fourth.com/article/scaling-smart-ceo-lessons-from-chopshop Fri, 19 Sep 2025 16:40:08 +0000 https://www.fourth.com/?p=14722 Insights from ChopShop's CEO, Jason Morgan, on scaling into new markets without losing culture, overextending your team, or sacrificing profitability.

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