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All restaurant operational issues. Accounting, human resources, purchasing, menu planning, marketing, start-up and/or sale. Currently working for Restaurant Accounting Services, national accounting firm based in Massachusetts.

Experience in the area

Currently marketing and sales manager of Restaurant Accounting Services. Owned/started/operated restaurant for 7 years.

Organizations

National Restaurant Association

Education/Credentials

College accounting degree. Marketing studies overseas.

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Recent Answers from Denis Sparagis

2009-09-13 Restaurant:

Dear Sir, Getting start-up funds is always challenging when it comes to restaurants. I would start with a business plan. Any investor, partner or bank would ask you for one. They need to see how much

2009-09-01 Mom and Me Cafe:

Pamela, Before anything, including the idea of starting something new, sit down and run your numbers. Everything will have to be considered as you put a pro forma financial statement together to see

2009-07-29 turning a profit:

Joe, As I do not have all the information and facts about your operation, including financials, I will answer your question the best that I can: As a former operator of a restaurant generating over

2009-07-25 New restaurant and economy:

Hi Christopher, You are absolutely correct in stating that there are many restaurants closing and others doing very well in this economy. There is no room for mediocre players in thsi economy. My personal

2009-07-05 Impact on P&L:

Dear Victor: Here are what i think are the four things that affect the P&L the most (for a restaurant): 1) Sales 2) Prime Costs: (food, liquor, labour) 3) Operating Expenses 4) Other expense (occupancy/financing)

 

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