Free Tools for Restaurant Owners

Seven free tools for restaurant owners facing a difficult decision. Built from Rod Downey's 40-year performance analysis framework. No signup required.

Available Tools

  • Restaurant Health Score -- 14-question diagnostic across financial performance, operational health, and owner engagement
  • Situation Check -- 10 questions to determine if your situation is manageable, in the gray zone, or at a real crossroads
  • Cash Runway Calculator -- How many weeks until the money runs out
  • Closing Cost Calculator -- Estimate the total cost to close: lease buyout, final payroll, equipment, vendor settlement, legal fees
  • Break-Even Calculator -- What revenue you need to cover fixed costs, with industry benchmark grading
  • Pre-Close Checklist -- Every document, record, and account to gather before you close, sell, or negotiate your way out
  • Exit Timeline -- Step-by-step visual timeline from decision to dissolution with realistic timeframes