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2025 F&B Trends: Newstalgia, Stealth Health, and Botanical Beverages

Modern Restaurant Management

In response to “What food/beverage do you want to be turned into a sauce,” 1 in 5 Gen Zers replied “Pickle.” ” The food and beverage industry is faced with this demand, yet there are very few pickle-flavored sauces actually available in today’s market.

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Ultimate Guide To Restaurant Cost Of Goods Sold (COGS) in 2024

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The cost of goods sold (COGS) is a restaurant metric that shows you the cost of all ingredients used to prepare a menu item, including the food, beverage costs, and other direct expenses. Start by counting all the food, beverages, and other ingredients in your inventory. What is cost of goods sold (COGS)?