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Restaurant Sales and Revenue Data: What It Is, and How to Use It

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This could include renting out space or property to other businesses or for events, any sort of income generated from membership or loyalty programs, income generated from partnerships or joint promotions, or income from catering services that are above and beyond the price of just the food.

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Sales Per Man Hour (SPMH): Understanding and Improving it In Your Restaurant

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It includes income from food and beverage sales, as well as any other sources of revenue, such as catering or merchandise. But you can also focus solely on the efficiency of your labor on sales by making the same calculations using only food sales. Training and Efficiency The efficiency of your staff plays a critical role in SPMH.

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[Guide] Restaurant Management Tips & Tactics: 2019 Field Guide

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Or, you can turn your puzzles into popular dishes by lowering the price. Not only does food cost impact your prime cost—a key performance indicator that determines profitability and is the sum of direct labor and cost of goods sold—but it helps you price your menu and remain profitable. Reduce food waste.