Running a successful restaurant requires a blend of great food, service, and operational efficiency. To understand how well your restaurant is performing and identify areas for improvement, tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) is essential. KPIs can be used to...
In the highly competitive restaurant industry, finding ways to increase revenue and profitability is a top priority for restaurant owners and managers. One effective approach is to focus on increasing the average check size, which refers to the amount of money spent...
Whether it be an examination by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or a state or local government, an audit of your books and records can undoubtedly bring unwanted anxiety, be a drain on resources, and in some cases, prove costly if your entity is found to be...
As talk of a looming recession continues to dominate the daily headlines, restaurant owners should strongly consider the consequences of such an event and take a proactive approach to ensuring they are prepared to navigate through another challenge facing the...
Nobody ever said the restaurant industry is easy. Beaten up by COVID closures, record-high inflation, and persistent staffing shortages, some operators are just an invoice or two away from hanging up the “Sorry, We’re Closed” sign for good. Even in the best of times,...
Menu Item Analysis and Categorization is the study of the profitability and popularity of menu items and the impact each has on operations. It requires a thorough understanding of food costs, sales, and the subsequent categorization of items. From there, various...
Proper placement of offerings on a restaurant menu is imperative as this placement plays a critical role in how customers order. Therefore, when designing a menu, it’s imperative that restauranters invest the requisite time and effort into selecting an appropriate...
Restaurants continue to face significant pandemic-related challenges. From supply chain disruptions to staffing shortages, companies are heading into a third calendar year of difficulties that continue to change, leaving restaurateurs scrambling for solutions. The...