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How to Calculate and Improve Your Bar’s Profit Margin

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Additionally, setting consistent drink recipes and using portion control tools like jiggers can prevent over-pouring and make sure you’re getting the most out of each bottle. Regular training and spot-checks also help maintain consistency, leading to better control over pour costs and higher profitability for your bar.

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7 key restaurant revenue streams to prioritize in 2024

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Offering additional services, like delivery and takeout, meal kits and subscription boxes, and even catering and hosting special events can unlock new growth opportunities. Additionally, catering large events can help you manage your inventory more efficiently, reducing food waste and maximizing profit.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Nearly a half (48 percent) of consumers are looking to pre-made/catered dinners, meal kits and takeout for their holiday meals. Consumers are looking towards pre-made/catered meals (15 percent), take-out (18 percent), and meal kits (15 percent) in place of meal prep for one of their holiday or New Year’s meals.

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2023 Outlook: Trends and Challenges Restaurants Will See, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

Bar and restaurant managers will aggressively target this revenue stream with dedicated group sales and catering managers, online ordering, and seasonal offerings such as holiday dinners, beer and wine tastings, and team building programming. – Lori Bolin, President of BrewLogix.

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How Restaurant Managers Can Create a Kid-Friendly Restaurant

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Even small dessert cups and ice cream containers to hold kids-sized desserts can help ensure portion control. However, the rewards from catering to families can make the additional work worthwhile. Spoons and forks with shorter handles are easier and less frustrating for kids to maneuver.

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Fast-Casual Academia, Climatarian Menu and Ice Auction

Modern Restaurant Management

It comes in single-use, portion-controlled pouches for easy distribution to diners eating in or taking out. While the 360 Bench and Floor scales are designed for the heavy volume generated in central and main kitchens, Leanpath Scout is ideal for satellite kitchens, including catering, and retail cafe kitchens.

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Sustainable Hotels: Practical Steps to Achieve Eco-Friendly Hospitality

Hotelogix

Portion Control : Offer flexible portion sizes to minimize leftovers while meeting guest needs. These packages cater to travelers seeking personalized, sustainable travel options while supporting your hotel’s green initiatives. Donation Programs : Partner with local food banks to donate surplus food.