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How to Avoid the Top Seven Restaurant Inventory Management Mistakes

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Inefficient restaurant inventory management practices, improper storage, gaps in inventory logs, theft, and waste can cause even the most successful kitchens to struggle or fail. Below are the top seven inventory management mistakes restaurants are making, and how to correct them.

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How to Calculate and Improve Your Bar’s Profit Margin

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It just goes to show how important drink pricing and cost management are to maximizing profits. Once you have that total, subtract all of your costs, such as labor, inventory, rent, utilities, and other operating expenses. Bars that effectively manage their inventory and reduce waste tend to maintain higher margins.

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7 key restaurant revenue streams to prioritize in 2024

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Profitability remains a challenge for many restaurants, especially with prices for ingredients and labor going up. Additionally, catering large events can help you manage your inventory more efficiently, reducing food waste and maximizing profit. In fact, only 27% of restaurant owners expect to be more profitable this year.

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Understanding Restaurant Finances & Financial Statements in 2024

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Components of a restaurant’s financial report The food and beverage sales report, prime costs report, inventory report, profit and loss (P&L) statement, and cash flow statement are all critical components of a restaurant's financial management. This way, you can decide whether you need to raise your prices or not.

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MRM Research Roundup: Year-End 2020 Edition

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While restaurants looked after frontline workers, diners lended their own efforts to support restaurants and their staff in 2020, offering donations, gift cards, tickets towards online classes and merchandise purchases. After the holidays, focus on inventory management improvements and keep inventory lean.

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How to Open a Coffee Shop: The Ultimate Guide

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You may discover that your target customers enjoy an afternoon pick-me-up and are sensitive to price. This research will dictate your hours of operation and pricing plans! Expected menu prices. Make this calculation using the following formula: BEP =Fixed Costs / (Sales Price Per Unit - Variable Costs). Online Ordering.

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Restaurant Weighing Scales Guide: Why You Need Them in Your Restaurant  

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These weighing scales are designed to take the guesswork out of food measurement and ensure controlled costs and better inventory management. By making sure that you dish out properly sized portions, you can save money and manage your inventory better. A receiving scale is used to weigh merchandise when it arrives.