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Best Practices for Cooking Oil Maintenance

Modern Restaurant Management

Cooking oil prices are skyrocketing. As the demand for petroleum alternatives like biofuel intensifies, so does demand for the ingredients that make this fuel – most notably, the price of used cooking oil. If you are a restaurant owner or manager, you may have noticed the price of frying oil skyrocketing over the last year.

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What are the Pros and Cons of Dynamic Pricing?

Revenue Hub

When hotels implement dynamic pricing, they are constantly adjusting their room rates based on mathematical algorithms aimed to increase occupancy based on area demand. They use market research to better understand their customers and what they are looking for. What are the pros and cons of dynamic pricing?

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What is cost based pricing? Example and strategy

SiteMinder

What is cost based pricing? Cost-based pricing is a pricing method where the selling price of a product or service is determined by adding a markup to the unit cost or, in the case of hotels, the cost of keeping a room available and maintained for use. Table of contents Why do hotels use a cost-based pricing strategy?

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How to Price a Hotel Room

Revenue Hub

NB: This is an article from Global Asset Solutions Unlike other products that can be stored and sold later, the prices of hotel room nights often fluctuate based on supply and demand, with prices typically rising during peak seasons or when major events are happening and falling during slower periods.

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A Concise Guide to Hotel Inventory Management

InnQuest

It involves tracking and controlling inventory in real-time, making informed decisions on pricing, room allocation and availability, and ensuring that the right resources are available at the right time. Effective management ensures that rooms are allocated efficiently and priced competitively. Maintenance and scheduling are crucial.

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Everything You Need To Know About Hotel Operations Management

InnQuest

It encompasses tasks such as front office operations, housekeeping, food and beverage services, maintenance, sales, marketing and financial management. Maintenance: The maintenance department ensures that all hotel facilities and equipment are in good working condition.

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The Financial Burden of Owning Commercial Kitchen Equipment

Modern Restaurant Management

The high upfront costs, ongoing maintenance expenses, and potential equipment obsolescence can quickly eat into your budget. By paying regular lease payments over a specified period, you can preserve your capital and allocate your resources to other critical areas of your business, such as marketing, staff development, and menu innovation.