The New Forecasting Mentality: Why Restaurant Averages Mislead and What CFOs Should Use Instead
Dec 4, 2025
The New Forecasting Mentality: Why Restaurant Averages Mislead and What CFOs Should Use Instead
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.
How Lazy Dog Scaled to 50+ Locations: A Playbook for Culture, Data, and Operational Discipline
Dec 1, 2025
How Lazy Dog Scaled to 50+ Locations: A Playbook for Culture, Data, and Operational Discipline
Learn how Lazy Dog Restaurants scaled past 50 locations by aligning culture, data, forecasting, and systems, and what multi-unit operators can apply today.
Why Finance Is Becoming the New Operational Engine in Multi-Unit Restaurants
Nov 24, 2025
Why Finance Is Becoming the New Operational Engine in Multi-Unit Restaurants
Restaurant finance is shifting from back-office reporting to daily operational influence. Learn how modern CFOs drive forecasting, labor planning, and growth.
No Tax on Tips & Overtime: 2025 Restaurant Tax Guide for Operators
Nov 14, 2025
No Tax on Tips & Overtime: 2025 Restaurant Tax Guide for Operators
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.
Why Smart Restaurant Operators Invest in Technology Early: Lessons from ChopShop’s Growth Playbook
Oct 21, 2025
Why Smart Restaurant Operators Invest in Technology Early: Lessons from ChopShop’s Growth Playbook
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.
How to Scale a Restaurant Chain: The Growth Playbook That Protects Profit & Purpose
Oct 7, 2025
How to Scale a Restaurant Chain: The Growth Playbook That Protects Profit & Purpose
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.
Why We Built the Fourth iQ App: Empowering Hospitality Managers with AI
Sep 15, 2025
Why We Built the Fourth iQ App: Empowering Hospitality Managers with AI
Discover how the new Fourth iQ App transforms hospitality management by giving managers real-time AI-driven insights and actions to boost performance, cut admin, and stay guest-focused.
Restaurant Profitability at Scale: COO Lessons on Labor, Leadership & Technology
Sep 2, 2025
Restaurant Profitability at Scale: COO Lessons on Labor, Leadership & Technology
Insights from ex-Qdoba & CKE Restaurants COO, Eric Williams, on where operators lose margin and how smart tech, training, and leadership drive profitability.
One Big Beautiful Bill Explained: What Restaurant Operators Need to Know (2025 Update)
Aug 12, 2025
One Big Beautiful Bill Explained: What Restaurant Operators Need to Know (2025 Update)
The One Big Beautiful Bill brings new tax benefits to restaurants, including write-offs, credits, and strategic savings. Learn what it means for your business and how to take advantage.
The Ultimate Guide to Control Your Restaurant’s Inventory
Jul 21, 2025
The Ultimate Guide to Control Your Restaurant’s Inventory
Are you struggling with restaurant inventory management? In this in-depth guide, learn best practices to successfully manage inventory and drive more profits.
Discover the latest Fourth features designed to simplify hiring, scheduling, compliance, payroll, and forecasting. In just 30 minutes, learn how to activate high-impact tools that help you save time, reduce risk, and run your restaurant more efficiently. Join us live and see what’s new and what’s worth turning on.
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