Cash-flow forecasting for hospitality businesses should plot payroll, VAT, suppliers and quieter midweeks — not only last month’s profit. Hospitality cash-flow forecasting is a working view of the bank, not a guarantee.

Card settlements, delivery-platform payouts and landlord dates sit between EBITDA and cash. If those are missing, cash-flow forecasting for hospitality businesses will look calmer than the week actually is.

How far ahead

Thirteen weeks is often enough for operational cash; longer where tax or a new site is in view. See cash flow and forecasting or book a consultation.