What is critically important to understand about rules-of-thumb however, is that each business is unique and not every guideline will relate to every business in the same way or with the same context.
Food Cost Basics
Some of the ins and outs of managing your food cost.
Why Discounting Is Bad For Business: Part 2
Suffice it to say that there are many, many options based on the understanding and execution by the operator of what a strategic marketing plan will do for those slow times and the business overall.
Food Cost Is Not A Percentage
When we talk about food cost, we must keep in mind that overemphasizing percentages without understanding the dynamics behind them, can actually reduce real profits.
Menu Engineering
Your menu is THE most important part of your operation. It determines: Your ability to attract and retain “A” level talent. Your ability to attract and retain high-value Guests. Your marketing effectiveness. Your growth opportunities for the future. Your ability to pay your bills. Basically, your level […]