Busy But Broke:
The 13‑Week Restaurant Cash Flow Masterclass
Why even “busy” restaurants run out of cash and how to finally fix it without working more or opening another location.
The Reality Check
If you’re running a restaurant, bar, café, or food business, you probably know this feeling:
Sales look solid but the bank balance is tight, payroll makes you sweat, and you’re not 100% sure where the money is actually going.
This free, live online masterclass gives you a simple way to see what’s really happening with your cash, fix the biggest leaks, and make smarter decisions with confidence.
This is a practical session, not theory.
No spreadsheets required.
What you’ll learn in 30 minutes
In this Restaurant Cash Flow & Profit Masterclass, you’ll discover:
The #1 bookkeeping mistake that leads to overpaying taxes, underpaying, or raising red flags with the IRS and how to know if your books are truly accurate.
Why “sales ≠ cash” and the real reason money feels stressful even when revenue looks good.
A simple cash flow view that shows you, at a glance, if you can cover payroll, vendors, and taxes before the month starts.
The four numbers that actually matter for a healthy restaurant: gross margin, overhead %, net profit margin, and cash reserves.
The “3 buckets” system for your money: Operating Cash, Reserve Cash, and Growth Cash, so every dollar has a job.
When you need bookkeeping, tax help, and CFO-level guidance (and when you don’t) so you stop trying to carry it all alone.
The goal: you walk away with a simpler way to think about cash so you can make decisions without guessing.
Who this is for
This masterclass is for you if:
You own or operate a restaurant, bar, café, food truck, bakery, or catering company.
You’re busy, margins feel tight, and you’re not confident your numbers are 100% right.
You make decisions based on your bank balance more than actual reports.
You’ve been meaning to “get a handle on the finances” but keep putting it off.
Meet your host
Chris Adams, Founder of The Food Bookkeeper
12+ years actually running brick-and-mortar businesses (including a catering company and pizzeria).
9+ years helping owners clean up messy books, plan cash, and regain financial control.
Specializes in restaurants and food businesses, where tight margins, payroll, and food costs make cash flow especially brutal.
Chris has been in your shoes and learned the hard way that sales do not equal cash. This masterclass is everything she wishes she had known as an owner, condensed into one focused session.
How it works
Pick your time and enter your details to reserve your seat.
Show up live from your phone or laptop. (You’ll get a reminder email).
Bring your last P&L and a recent sales / payroll summary if you have them.
At the end, you’ll have the option to book a free 1:1 Restaurant Numbers Check where we’ll walk through your numbers together and show you exactly where cash is leaking.
No obligation. Just clarity.
What it costs
The masterclass is
100% free.
Your only investment is about 30 minutes of focused attention that could easily save you thousands a year in taxes, waste, and bad decisions.
RESERVE YOUR FREE SEAT NOW
LIMITED SPOTS SO WE CAN KEEP Q&A TIGHT AND USEFUL.
Quick FAQ
Is this only for restaurants?
It’s built specifically around restaurant and food business realities (sales volatility, food cost, payroll).
Will this be super technical?
No. Plain English. We focus on what matters and how to interpret it, not accounting jargon or complicated formulas.
Will there be a replay?
Seats are reserved for the live session, but if a replay is made available, it will only be sent to those who registered. If you’re able to attend live, we strongly recommend it.
The session is designed specifically for restaurant owners who are looking for financial clarity in their business, so we don’t typically distribute the recording outside of that audience. The masterclass is intended as an educational and marketing resource for restaurant operators rather than bookkeeping professionals.
Are you going to pitch me something?
At the end, we’ll invite you to book a free Restaurant Numbers Check. On that call, we’ll review your numbers and, if it makes sense, show you how our bookkeeping, tax, and CFO services work. No pressure, no hard close.