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For SDC Restaurants, LLC’s acting CFO, Cody Wong, Carl’s Jr. is more than just a business; it’s a family legacy. His father, Sam Wong, became a Carl’s Jr. franchisee in 1992, the same year Cody was born, making the brand an integral part of his life. Now overseeing 52 locations, Cody is responsible for streamlining back-office operations, including accounting and payroll. As the business expanded, outdated accounting practices created inefficiencies, requiring manual data entry and limiting access to real-time financial insights. Determined to modernize operations and drive smarter decision-making, Cody sought a solution that would transform their accounting processes, leading him to Restaurant365.
As SDC Restaurants, LLC expanded to 52 Carl’s Jr. locations, its outdated accounting system became a major obstacle, slowing down operations and making financial reporting inefficient. The reliance on manual data entry and disconnected systems created delays, errors, and limited visibility into key financial metrics. They needed a solution that could solve the following challenges:
The challenge was clear: the team needed to shift away from manual data entry and disconnected systems and instead focus on automating processes to provide real-time financial data. Having already modernized accounting for other franchise brands with Restaurant365, Cody knew the potential to bring similar improvements to Carl’s Jr. The business long relied on QuickBooks Enterprise, which didn’t integrate with their POS systems or offer real-time financial data, leaving significant gaps in reporting and overall efficiency. Cody saw the need for a more advanced tool to streamline operations and reduce costs, which led him to advocate for the adoption of Restaurant365.
We were wasting a lot of time uploading files and doing things that a system should be doing for us. We shouldn’t be uploading documents into our accounting system. The accounting system should be able to connect with our POS and do that on its own.
Cody Wong, Chief Financial Officer
SDC Restaurants, LLC
Cody introduced Restaurant365 to SDC Restaurants, LLC as the solution to their accounting challenges. The software integrated smoothly with their existing POS systems, automating data entry and removing the need for time-consuming manual tasks. Features like automated sales uploads, electronic data interchange (EDI) for food invoices, and streamlined workflows for accounts payable greatly improved the overall efficiency of their accounting process.
With Restaurant365’s AP automation, invoice approvals became faster and more transparent, reducing bottlenecks and giving the team clearer insight into expenses. At the same time, they now had real-time access to financial data, allowing them to quickly review profit and loss (P&L) statements and drill down into the details of specific expenses. This level of visibility empowered them to take immediate action on operational issues, particularly in managing labor and food costs.
Now, with Restaurant365, the way it works out, it’s all connected. I’m confident knowing that when I send these to the general managers, they have actionable items based on what they’re looking at.
Cody Wong, Chief Financial Officer
SDC Restaurants, LLC
Cody introduced Restaurant365 to SDC Restaurants, LLC as the solution to their accounting challenges. The software integrated smoothly with their existing POS systems, automating data entry and removing the need for time-consuming manual tasks. Features like automated sales uploads, electronic data interchange (EDI) for food invoices, and streamlined workflows for accounts payable greatly improved the overall efficiency of their accounting process.
With Restaurant365’s AP automation, invoice approvals became faster and more transparent, reducing bottlenecks and giving the team clearer insight into expenses. At the same time, they now had real-time access to financial data, allowing them to quickly review profit and loss (P&L) statements and drill down into the details of specific expenses. This level of visibility empowered them to take immediate action on operational issues, particularly in managing labor and food costs.
Since adopting Restaurant365, SDC Restaurants, LLC has seen a substantial improvement in its financial processes:
This improved efficiency allows SDC Restaurants, LLC to focus on actionable insights rather than getting bogged down by administrative tasks. By accessing financial reports faster, SDC Restaurants, LLC can make proactive decisions to improve profitability and cut unnecessary costs.
SDC Restaurants, LLC’s adoption of Restaurant365 has been a game-changer, dramatically improving their accounting efficiency by cutting process times in half. With the power of automation, real-time data access, and integration across systems, SDC Restaurants, LLC is now better positioned to manage its business in a more informed, data-driven way.
Cody’s long-term goal is to continue expanding the use of Restaurant365 into operations and employee training, helping SDC Restaurants, LLC remain efficient, scalable, and profitable in an increasingly competitive market.
We basically shrunk the process by at least 50%… and we’re really aiming to go even lower than that. R365 helps you take little shortcuts here and there that can really add up and save time.
Cody Wong, Chief Financial Officer
SDC Restaurants, LLC
50% reduction in accounting time
cutting monthly tasks in half
5 days or fewer
to complete financial reports (down from up to 10 days)
1–2 hours saved per day
by eliminating manual data entry
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