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What Can I Do to Reduce My Restaurant Supply and Labor Costs?

Modern Restaurant Management

It can take hours to manually figure out things like recipe costs, ingredient prices and inventory counts. With the right food cost management technology, you can automate and manage tasks such as recipe costing, accounting, and purchasing, all in real-time. Leverage Purchasing Data.

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Prime Costs: Understanding and Application for Restaurants

Synergy Suite

Operating a thriving restaurant involves more than merely presenting delectable dishes and designing a welcoming ambiance. It requires a keen understanding of your restaurant’s finances and, in particular, the concept of prime costs. Seasonal Variations: Food and beverage costs may vary seasonally, impacting prime costs.

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The Break-Even Point: A Key to Restaurant Financial Success

Synergy Suite

Your fixed costs are covered, and your variable costs are accounted for with each dish or meal you serve. Using Restaurant Accounting Software Modern technology offers powerful tools to streamline your financial management and track your break-even point. It’s the gateway to financial success.

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Labor Cost Percentage for Restaurants: The Ins and Outs

Synergy Suite

You can determine labor cost percentage per day, week, month, or even year with a simple formula. Here’s another example with real numbers: If your restaurant paid employees $4,000 in a week and brought in $10,000 in revenue, a labor cost percentage calculation would be as follows: 4,000/10,000=.4

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Inventory Turnover Ratio for Restaurants: Maximizing Inventory Efficiency

Synergy Suite

Cost Reduction One of the most direct benefits of an improved inventory turnover ratio is the reduction in holding costs. Lower inventory turnover ratio often results in higher holding costs as your capital is tied up in inventory that isn’t being sold quickly.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2019 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

November and December purchases typically account for upwards of 50 percent of annual gift cards sales. While gift cards account for 6.3 The majority of customers report spending up to $5 on extra items presented during digital ordering. Brands will need to work hard with promotions to ensure they get the most out of the season.”

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