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How to Calculate Food Costs in Your Restaurant

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The most profitable restaurants know the importance of controlling food costs. Food sales are important, but so too is food expense management, especially during times when the cost of food is increasing. The first section defines food costs. What is the Definition of Food Cost?

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15 Restaurant Metrics to Know and How To Use Them

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In this article, we'll go into 15 key performance indicators for restaurants, why they're important, how to calculate them, and more. Table of Contents: Cost of Goods Sold. Labor costs and labor cost percentage. Food cost percentage. Prime costs. Customer Acquisition Costs. Cost of Goods Sold.

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Quick Facts About the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) Process

Modern Restaurant Management

The RRF will provide tax-free grants for food and beverage venues that lost revenues in 2020. Eligible establishments include restaurants, food trucks, bars, breweries, wineries, and bakeries. Permitted uses of funds include: Payroll costs, including health, life, disability, vision, and dental benefits. Rent payments.

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Five Things Every Restaurant Can Do to Boost Profits While Reopening

Modern Restaurant Management

If running a restaurant wasn’t already expensive, running one under new distancing regulations means less capacity and investment in safety infrastructure that will take a toll on costs. Lastly, food cost should always be a consideration when making menu changes. Optimize Inventory.

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Economic Outlook and Tips for the Restaurant Industry

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurants trying to attract price conscious diners should make sure that their menus carry several low-cost, higher margin staples that can be sold at reasonable prices. Are you are offering a premium product vs. a low-cost, high-volume product? These advocates can help spread the word about your restaurant virally, for free.

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Restaurant Bookkeeping: Comprehensive Guide to Master Bookkeeping

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Table of Contents 5 easy steps to simplify bookkeeping in the restaurant industry Essential accounting and bookkeeping reports for restaurant owners and managers Identifying and reducing controllable costs in the restaurant business Should I outsource restaurant bookkeeping or do it myself?

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The Sneaky Costs in Guacamole

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It is when these costs sneak in that margins go down. You may think that costs can be passed down to the final consumer, but in reality that is easier said than done. Our first sneaky cost is the time involved in prepping guacamole. The next sneaky costs comes from waste. Have you considered the cost of unusable fruit?