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Prime Cost Advisors Prime Cost Advisors is a consulting and bookkeeping firm built specifically for restaurants across Texas.

We help restaurants and other F&B businesses improve profitability, streamline operations, and stay compliant—without the guesswork.

Conducting an investigation in the workplace is a delicate task that requires careful handling. Once an investigation is...
09/07/2026

Conducting an investigation in the workplace is a delicate task that requires careful handling. Once an investigation is completed, it is imperative that you keep the investigation records confidential and stored securely.

Want to ensure your company is conducting workplace investigations properly? Connect with us today to review your company’s policies and procedures.

Conducting an investigation in the workplace is a delicate task that requires careful handling. Having a guideline to go...
09/02/2026

Conducting an investigation in the workplace is a delicate task that requires careful handling. Having a guideline to go by is the easiest way to ensure that all investigations are handled properly and no action item is missed. Click through to see the steps to take when conducting an investigation and what should be documented throughout.

Full-service labor cost is running at 36.5% in 2026. 📊Not long ago, the target was 30–35%. Wage growth, rising turnover ...
08/13/2026

Full-service labor cost is running at 36.5% in 2026. 📊

Not long ago, the target was 30–35%. Wage growth, rising turnover costs, and a tighter labor market have pushed that number higher across the industry — and many operators are feeling it without fully understanding why.

Above 40%? That's a red flag that goes beyond wages. That's a scheduling problem, a retention problem, or both. Knowing your number is step one. Building a strategy around it is what actually moves it.

Where does your operation stand?

Most restaurant operators don't find out they have a documentation problem until it's too late. 📋Swipe through this one ...
08/06/2026

Most restaurant operators don't find out they have a documentation problem until it's too late. 📋

Swipe through this one carefully — because if you've ever terminated an employee and relied on verbal warnings alone, this scenario may already be closer than you think.

The good news: building a solid documentation habit isn't complicated. It just has to be intentional. We break down exactly what that looks like in our latest blog post.

🔗 Read the blog post before you need it! https://primecostadvisors.com/blog/the-importance-of-employee-documentation-in-food-amp-beverage-why-it-matters-more-than-ever

You asked and our in-house benefits expert, Monica, answered. Click through to read all about offering benefits to your ...
08/04/2026

You asked and our in-house benefits expert, Monica, answered.
Click through to read all about offering benefits to your employees as a small business.

5–6% of your revenue. Gone. Not to rent. Not to a vendor price increase. To food waste. 🗑️That's product walking out the...
07/31/2026

5–6% of your revenue. Gone. Not to rent. Not to a vendor price increase. To food waste. 🗑️

That's product walking out the back door — through over-ordering, spoilage, improper portioning, and prep loss that never gets tracked.

The gap between your theoretical food cost and your actual food cost is one of the most recoverable leaks in your operation. And closing it is often the fastest margin win available to you.

You don't always need to raise prices. Sometimes you just need to stop the bleed.

Save this for your next payroll run and thank us later!
07/29/2026

Save this for your next payroll run and thank us later!

Is your prime cost under control? 📊Industry benchmark says 65% is your ceiling. If your food and labor costs are creepin...
07/27/2026

Is your prime cost under control? 📊

Industry benchmark says 65% is your ceiling. If your food and labor costs are creeping above that number, your margins are already feeling it — and raising prices alone won't save you.

The healthy range is 55–65% of revenue. Where does your operation land?

If you don't know the answer off the top of your head, that's exactly where we come in.

Here are 3 of the 6 steps our in-house HR expert shares regarding this difficult topic. You can read the full list in th...
07/14/2026

Here are 3 of the 6 steps our in-house HR expert shares regarding this difficult topic. You can read the full list in the blogpost on our website @ primecostadvisors.com

1. Investigate Before Acting - Make sure you have the full picture before moving forward. Gather specifics regarding what the rumor is or who it is about, who is spreading it, and what channels it is being spread through. Speak with witnesses discreetly, and document what you find before taking action.

2. Address the Rumor Spreader(s) Directly – If you are able to discern who is starting the rumors, conduct a meeting with them and make sure to reiterate your company’s policies and why their actions violate the workplace conduct expectations.

3. Support the Employee Who Was Targeted – Check in with the employee(s) affected. Acknowledge what happened and let them know steps have been taken to ensure they feel safe and respected.

When your staff feels appreciated and well taken care of, they're more likely to stay and provide valuable service for y...
07/10/2026

When your staff feels appreciated and well taken care of, they're more likely to stay and provide valuable service for your restaurant. One way to make sure your employees are taken care of is by offering health insurance — which might seem impossible if you don't know about ICHRA!

Click through to learn about ICHRA, and then send us a DM to schedule your free consultation with our benefits experts!

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