Cash flow is the amount of cash moving into and out of a business. You’ll also want to know operating cash flow, which is the amount of cash that your restaurant’s daily operations generate. This measure points to whether a company can generate enough positive cash flow to stay afloat and grow the business.

Calculating a restaurant’s income is simple – look at your food sales from customers. Unfortunately, there are a host of items to consider when adding up the sources of a restaurant’s expenses.