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Utilizing Waste and Food Cost Control Data in Restaurants

Synergy Suite

Monitor portion control and inventory to control costs. Additionally, introducing portion control measures, creative repurposing of leftovers, and fostering partnerships with local organizations for food donations are strategic initiatives to curb excess. But, reducing food waste is not a one person job.

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Understanding Inventory Variance: Why It’s Important for Restaurants

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Portion Control Issues Inconsistent portion control during food preparation can also lead to inventory variance. If your chefs and kitchen staff are not following standardized portion sizes, it can result in overuse of ingredients and increased food costs.

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Prime Costs: Understanding and Application for Restaurants

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Effectively managing food costs is essential for maintaining profitability and sustaining a competitive edge and involves monitoring ingredient prices, negotiating with suppliers, minimizing waste through proper inventory control, and implementing portion control practices.

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Gross Profit Margin: A Guide for Restaurants

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Efficient portion control and recipe standardization can reduce waste and control expenses. Upselling Train staff to consistently suggest higher-margin items, special dishes, or add-ons to boost revenue. Nurturing strong supplier relationships to negotiate better pricing on quality ingredients is vital to control costs.

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COGS: Cost of Goods Sold Considerations for Your Restaurant Business

Synergy Suite

Training staff on proper handling and storage procedures is essential to prevent unnecessary spoilage. By emphasizing robust inventory control as a solution to ingredient waste and spoilage, restaurants not only enhance their sustainability efforts but also optimize costs, contributing to a healthier bottom line.

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EZ PPP Forgiveness App and Yelp’s New COVID Help

Modern Restaurant Management

launched the Ecolab Science Certified Program, a comprehensive program combining advanced chemistry with new public health training and audit verification to deliver a higher standard of cleanliness for public health and food safety required due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Ecolab Science Certified Program. Ecolab Inc.