In this essential year-end episode, host Michele DiMeo sits down with finance/ tax and business systems expert Jill Risbon to break down everything owners and operators need to know before closing out 2025 and gearing up for a smooth, profitable start to 2026.

From bookkeeping mistakes and tax-saving strategies to tip credit compliance, payroll prep, and avoiding costly audits, this episode is your year-end financial checklist—served with clarity, simplicity, and real-world restaurant insight.

Whether you run a single location or a multi-unit group, you'll walk away with practical steps you can take right now to protect your bottom line, reduce stress, and set yourself up for success in the new year.

Get your books clean, get compliant, and get confident. Let's dine, dish, and dominate year-end together.