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Utilizing Waste and Food Cost Control Data in Restaurants

Synergy Suite

Monitor portion control and inventory to control costs. That means 72% – 65% of the money spent by a customer on a menu item could go toward things like paying cooks, paying servers, paying rent, and taking care of any other costs needed to keep your restaurant thriving.

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Prime Costs: Understanding and Application for Restaurants

Synergy Suite

Understanding and managing prime costs is vital for several reasons: Profitability: Prime costs, comprising both the cost of goods sold (COGS) and labor expenses, typically account for the largest portion of a restaurant’s expenses. Controlling them effectively can significantly impact your bottom line.

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Restaurant Operations Overview: What You Need to Know

7 Shifts

For successful implementation of these processes, restaurants often rely on tools for accountability and optimization, including technology, templates, systems, and planners. Portion control in the kitchen saves on inventory, which helps keep the restaurant profitable. Areas of restaurant operations.

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2023 Outlook: Trends and Challenges Restaurants Will See, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

While robots cannot account for all variables like guests who require a gluten-free preparation or request extra salt, they can help with the overall efficiency when serving and preparing food. With a sharp focus on food safety since the pandemic's beginning, robots remove the need for human touch and cross-contamination.

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