Recent content by Butchypizza1

Daddio: I checked out Big Dave’s Food Cost Pro. That looks like something I’d be interested in. My menu is pretty big and not being in the business for too long it may be what I need to get the Cogs in line. Have you heard of places that have had good results using it??

Piper: The $3400 does include the GM. I’ve done the full inventory a few times, but usually I do a quick one by dividing total purchases by total sales. I’ve also done total purchases by total sales for the 3 months that we’ve been open. That’s where I’m getting the 48%. Basically there is more...

Paul: Thanks for the reply. We make our own dough. I pay the GM $800 per week. The $3400/week does not inlude myself. I haven’t taken a dime yet. The GM actually works pretty hard and is there 7 days/week and treats the place like it’s his own. I have another business that I run out of the...

I’ve been open for 3 months now. Grossing an average of 9500/week. The problem is I’m not making a dime. My cogs have been an average of 48%. That’s food, paper…basically everything. My labor has been an average of $3400 per week. Add in the overhead and some weeks I’m putting money in. I’m not...

Hello: I’ve been open for 7 weeks now. Between word of mouth, an eddm campaign and social advertising I’m doing pretty well now. Last week we grossed 9k and this week (ends tomorrow) looks like I’ll end up doing around 11k. My question is how to figure cogs percentage? I’ve read on this site...

Hello: I’ve been open for 4 weeks now. I haven’t done any advertising except Facebook. The numbers are decent with an average of $6100 per week. The numbers have been steady at 85 tickets per day average. I was hoping for them to start to trend up, but they haven’t. My questions is should I...

Actually…I just went to order the middle by and they say it’s a 4 week lead time. I’m opening in 2 weeks. Now I’m looking on Craigslist for a used single or double stack of Middleby’s or Lincolns. I need the 32" belt. If anyone has any info on where I could get those used, I would appreciate it.

Hello: I looking at buying a new Middleby PS540-D oven. Purchase price is $12,500. Delivery, set in place and start up is $1,575.00 and freight is $875.00. I have deck ovens now so I need the new island hood. That cost is $3,150. And I’m responsible for electrical and to have it flashed...

I just ordered the Quickbooks online. My accountant was saying it’s much easier that he can access it from his office. I also decided to use ADP for the payroll. 7 weeks until I open. I’m sure it will fly by. That’s two items knocked off the list. Thanks for all your help!

Guys: What is everyone using for accounting, check writing etc… Quickbooks? If so, is it fairly easy to learn? Or do you recommend taking a class?? I noticed online that there are a few different types. Quicken, Quickbooks and Quickbooks pro as well as an online version.

Thanks for all the info. Much appreciated! I gave him a 15k deposit and have already signed the agreement. The current owner is moving about 5 miles across town to his own building. He’s started the buildout and has about 6-8 weeks till the new spot opens. He will stay at the current spot until...

Okay, here it goes: I have a signed asset agreement for a pizza shop with the purchase taking place in 6 weeks. The current owner (who I’ve known for 6 years) is buying a property and taking the telephone number and name to the new location. His current numbers are 42k/month gross. (not that...