People + Process = Performance
Scaling a restaurant brand isn’t just about opening new units or adopting the latest technology. Real growth exposes weaknesses: delayed reconciliations, gaps in reporting, and slow decision-making quietly erode margins. The operators who thrive understand this: sustainable growth isn’t achieved through systems alone—it requires orchestrating people, processes, and technology to drive performance.
The Principles Behind High-Performing Finance Teams
Empowered People – Technology only delivers insights if the team knows how to act on them. Defining roles, building accountability, and investing in training transforms finance teams into strategic partners, rather than data processors.
Standardized Processes – Inconsistent workflows create friction and errors. Codifying repeatable processes reduces risk, accelerates reporting, and allows teams to focus on decisions that actually move the business forward.
Integrated Technology – Finance teams can’t lead without visibility. Connected systems—from POS to P&L—enable daily, unit-level, and enterprise-wide insights, giving CFOs the confidence to act decisively and in real time.
Tablespoon in Action: Calhoun Management
Calhoun Management, an 80+ unit operator, faced these challenges head-on. By partnering with Tablespoon, they didn’t just implement Sage Intacct—they reimagined workflows, clarified roles, and elevated the finance team’s strategic impact. The result was finance operations that could keep pace with the business, with:
- Real-time, drillable P&Ls and full audit trails
- Multi-entity reporting delivered with speed and accuracy
- Finance teams focusing on analysis and strategy instead of manual entry
The Lesson: High-performing finance teams are deliberate creations, not accidental byproducts. Organizations that align people, process, and technology can scale confidently, making decisions that drive profitability instead of reacting to delays or errors.
Learn how Tablespoon partners with restaurant finance teams to transform operations from transactional to strategic, unlocking clarity, control, and measurable performance. Contact us to talk!