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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. This encourages repeat visits and exploration of the menu.

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

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Tech-savvy: New technology and software is part and parcel of running a restaurant. You'll need to be tech-savvy with using POS hardware, scheduling tools , and other operational software. For example, if you're using Excel to schedule employees, invest in employee scheduling software to save time and streamline your staff scheduling.