Summary: The conceptual apparatus of the term "trade secret" and its protection mechanisms at both the enterprise and the law in general.

Keywords: trade secrets, protection of trade secrets, competitors, confidential information nondisclosure document.

Abstract: This article is devoted to actual research directions in finance - financial security, such as research and development of theoretical propositions about the nature and methods for assessing levels of financial security.

Keywords: financial security company restaurant business, financial condition, financial ratios, forecasting, indicator, assessment factors.