For a restaurant owner, hiring talent is an ongoing challenge. How you hire is just as important who you hire. Chris Wunder, Vice President with Leap Hospitality based in Kansas City, recruits talent for local and national restaurants. From general…
If you’ve been around the business world in the last 20 years, the topic of mismatch notices may be familiar to you. A quick search on “Google” and you will find other instances when the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced…
We’re heading into the holiday season and many companies provide extra goodies to employees at this time of the year. Don’t forget that what seems like a gift may actually be considered compensation by the IRS. IRS Publication 15-B goes…
Restaurants have revolving doors when it comes to keeping staff. And it’s incredibly difficult to find reliable, experienced staff, chefs and managers. Add tight profit margins and finicky customers to the mix and it’s no wonder many owners don’t think…
Carol Casale, CPA/ABV, CVA The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act may prove to be historically influential legislation for the restaurant industry. While it’s true that some restaurant owners will benefit from the legislative changes more than others, there is one…
With a world-class reputation for outstanding culinary programming, Johnson County Community College’s culinary arts program attracts students worldwide. And many future chefs and restaurant owners enrolled in the program need scholarship assistance. The Mize Houser Culinary Arts Scholarship for the…
As one of the most contentious and potentially confusing issues in the restaurant industry, tipping rules continue to be a moving target with the Department of Labor (DOL) and the restaurant industry. On a recent conference call with National Restaurant…
The Internal Revenue Service recently released the 2018 Form W-4 and also the updated Withholding Calculator. Both required updates after the passing of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in December. The IRS urges taxpayers to use these tools to…
As we celebrate female restaurant owners during the month of February, lets take a moment and look at the environment women in the food industry currently face.