045. The 2026 Financial Playbook for Restaurant Owners with CFO Matt Granville

How should restaurant owners and operators think about 2026 from a financial perspective? In this episode, we step back and talk through what it really takes to stay profitable in the current restaurant landscape, from planning ahead and adapting to cost pressure to building the right financial mindset for the year ahead.We’re joined by Matt Granville, a longtime restaurant executive with deep experience in finance and operations, most recently serving as CFO and COO of a multi-unit barbecue concept. Together, we discuss how strong operators approach budgeting, forecasting, and prime cost management, why waiting for monthly reports is often too late, and how daily operational decisions show up directly on the P&L.Get full show notes, resources, transcript, and more information here: https://www.therestaurantsalesbroker.com/45.If you’re considering selling your business and would like a free consultation, reach out to [email protected] or visit TheRestaurantSalesBroker.com to learn more.