Keeping accurate forecasts of your restaurant sales allows you to determine how well your business is performing. You get to know when to order your next month inventory, open more restaurant locations, or recruit more employees for optimal performance. To…
The break-even point is an important figure in running a profitable restaurant. It represents the number of sales your business needs to make over a period of time to remain profitable. It is the point at which your restaurant will…
When you eat dinner in a restaurant, you may find that you encounter a dish or meal that you just have to have at home. When this happens, you’ll want to know the ingredients you’ll need to prepare the food.…
A food cost calculator is an essential tool for you to manage your restaurant business. You can anticipate precise costs per plate for new menu items and price each dish accordingly. You can keep accurate track of inventory and manage…
Every food product on shelves has one thing in common: nutrition labels. This is because the FDA requires it. The label has a list of ingredients and nutritional information. This is helpful for consumers with allergies or health conditions. It…
With margins slim and competition fierce, restaurants need to keep their operating expenses under control to remain in business. A profitable restaurant typically has food costs between 28 and 35 percent, making food one of the biggest expenses. Restaurants that…
Developing the perfect employee shift schedule means bringing together what’s best for the restaurant and your staff. Most managers would agree that finding (and maintaining) that balance is much easier said than done. But it’s not impossible. Develop a master…
One of the unfortunate aspects of being a restaurant owner is dealing with employee theft. According to the US Chamber of Commerce, an estimated 75% of employees steal from their employers and make a habit of it. Training and other…
Do you dread taking bar inventory? You’re not alone. Most restaurant and bar owners struggle with maintaining order of their inventory. It’s tedious and arduous, but when done right, liquor inventory management can decrease costs and increase profits. Below, we…
Effectively seating guests, taking and serving orders, and keeping guests happy during their meal is no easy feat. In comes table management… a way to turn tables efficiently by tracking tables and managing customers throughout their dining experience. It helps…