In the weeds — Lyon Restaurant Advisory

In the weeds — Lyon Restaurant AdvisoryWriting on the financial mechanics of running multi-unit restaurants, by David Lyon.https://lyonrestaurantadvisory.com/A better way to deal with HR issues and a better way to work with your lawyerhttps://lyonrestaurantadvisory.com/in-the-weeds/working-with-your-employment-lawyer/https://lyonrestaurantadvisory.com/in-the-weeds/working-with-your-employment-lawyer/A running list, a short write-up per issue, and a standing call with counsel. Why the old "call when sued" model no longer works for operators with a lot of employees.Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTGuide 3: How to sell your restaurant, part 1https://lyonrestaurantadvisory.com/in-the-weeds/guide-3-how-to-sell-your-restaurant/https://lyonrestaurantadvisory.com/in-the-weeds/guide-3-how-to-sell-your-restaurant/Phase 1 of exit planning, done before you call a broker: take stock, review the numbers, review operations, and get personally ready.Wed, 24 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMTGuide 2: How to make investment decisions as a restaurant ownerhttps://lyonrestaurantadvisory.com/in-the-weeds/how-to-make-investment-decisions-as-a-restaurant-owner/https://lyonrestaurantadvisory.com/in-the-weeds/how-to-make-investment-decisions-as-a-restaurant-owner/A three-step framework for deciding what to do with excess cash: can you use it, what matters most right now, and which direction to take.Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMTGuide 1: How to implement a centralized cash management systemhttps://lyonrestaurantadvisory.com/in-the-weeds/how-multi-unit-restaurant-owners-can-fix-cash-flow-chaos-with-centralized-cash-management-2/https://lyonrestaurantadvisory.com/in-the-weeds/how-multi-unit-restaurant-owners-can-fix-cash-flow-chaos-with-centralized-cash-management-2/How a holding account and daily sweeps replace late-night transfers between locations, with a seven-step implementation guide.Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT5 practical steps to take control of your personal financeshttps://lyonrestaurantadvisory.com/in-the-weeds/5-practical-steps-to-take-control-of-your-personal-finances/https://lyonrestaurantadvisory.com/in-the-weeds/5-practical-steps-to-take-control-of-your-personal-finances/Five steps, in order, from managing expectations and building a cash buffer to a financial plan you actually keep.Sat, 30 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMTWhy do restaurant owners have a reputation for being "bad with money"?https://lyonrestaurantadvisory.com/in-the-weeds/why-do-restaurant-owners-have-a-reputation-for-being-bad-with-money/https://lyonrestaurantadvisory.com/in-the-weeds/why-do-restaurant-owners-have-a-reputation-for-being-bad-with-money/Most successful operators run a P&L well and still struggle with their personal finances. Why that happens, and why the reputation is unfair.Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT