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What Now? COVID-19 Survival Guide for Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

” RWCF is compiling an extensive list of resources and links related to the COVID-19 Crisis on its website, and, soon, we will collect data (qualitative and quantitative) from affected workers and restaurant owners so that we can work with local and national leaders to address the systemic issues the COVID19 pandemic has exposed. .

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The Ultimate Guide to Restaurant Costs

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Not only do you have to manage many costs including, labor, equipment, and food—but you have to do it while dealing with inevitable price increases. Whether it’s food cost increases due to inflation or a labor cost rise due to rising minimum wage, cost increases, like taxes, are pretty much a guarantee in the restaurant industry.

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MRM Research Roundup: Experimentation, Valentine’s Vibe Shift, and Wine Cork Market

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news of dramatic Valentine's Day shift, best food scenes, and the evolution of c-store foodservice. As they grapple with rising costs across their supply chain, 71 percent of restaurants plan to increase prices this year. percent during Q4.

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Five F&B Business Agility Lessons Hard-Learned Amid the COVID-19 Catastrophe

Modern Restaurant Management

Mission critical elements of operational agility and what they ‘mean’ for individual restaurant, food service and hospitality businesses, and the industry at large, in the post-pandemic era. Below, are a few observations on some of the hard lessons learned amid the pandemic and offers some strategies in relation.

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Restaurant Budgeting: How to Create A Restaurant Budget

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This includes: Net Sales: The total revenue derived from your sale of food and beverages. However, as a rule, the primary costs you can expect in running your restaurant are usually related to food, labor, and rent. Conclusion Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) What is included in a restaurant budget?

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How to Open a Bar: Comprehensive Guide on Starting a Bar

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While this could be a rewarding venture, opening a bar is not exactly the same as opening a food business. These start-up costs can range from the real estate payments you must make to the permits and licenses you need, the supplies you have to buy for your bar, the wages you need to pay your employees, and insurance.

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Giving Your Business a Restaurant Prime Cost Tune-Up

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Your prime cost is a fundamental metric to track, because it includes your two largest expenses: food and labor. For a restaurant, this includes your food and beverage ingredients, as well as other supplies like napkins, coffee filters, etc. Employee Wages + Taxes + Benefits + Insurance = Total Labor Cost.