Bob Comiskey, McDonald’s, and Mize
I would say 95% of the time when I call Mize, a live body answers the phone. And they usually drop what they're doing to help me solve my issue, and that is huge. They do everything for me. I…
James Vance, McDonald’s, and Mize
Mize has been with us from the very beginning. When we first became Owner/Operators, Mize was our first accountant hired, so they've been with us all the way along the way. And what I've loved about Mize is they've continued…
LeAnn & Pat Richards, McDonald’s, and Mize
Pat: My parents were in McDonald's before, and we bought them out. We've actually been in McDonald's for 40 years now. LeAnn: Yes. Pat: We were actually ... My parents were with Cobler, and we owned part of the business…
James Poore, McDonald’s and Mize
We own four restaurants, my wife and I now. And I've been an owner-operator for 16 years. This honestly was not something that I pursued. There was an owner-operator in our community that saw some of the things I was…
Employers: Be aware (or beware) of a harsh payroll tax penalty
If federal income tax and employment taxes (including Social Security) are withheld from employees’ paychecks and not handed over to the IRS, a harsh penalty can be imposed. To make matters worse, the penalty can be assessed personally against a…
Uber Eats Will Start Collecting and Remitting Sales Tax July 1
You may have heard about the upcoming ‘go live’ July 1, 2019 date for Uber Eats to begin calculating, collecting and remitting sales tax on behalf of restaurants. This change could cause confusion for restaurant owners who could be concerned…
How can you make sure your food delivery service doesn’t take out your restaurant?
Chances are, if you own or operate a restaurant, deciding on the best food delivery service can make or break your bottom line. And with the on-demand consumer mentality, it’s important you understand the potential liability issues before you sign…
Cash vs. Accrual Accounting Methods: What is the best choice for your restaurant?
Making decisions – even small ones – about your business can have long-term ramifications if you don’t do your homework first. One of the most important decisions you make when opening a restaurant is choosing which accounting method to use…
Do You Know How to Pay Your Employees?
As you begin planning for your new business, are you fully aware of the payroll responsibilities you are about to take on? Payroll laws can be one of the most confusing areas for restaurant owners, and for good reason: labor…
Which business entity is right for your restaurant?
Entity selection can be one of the most influential decisions a restaurant owner can make. The entity that you choose will impact how you file your taxes, and perhaps even the amount of taxes that you pay. While there is…