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How Restaurants are Maintaining Profit Margins with Rising Food Costs

Horizon Hospitality

The confluence of these economic pressures demands innovative approaches to menu planning, cost control, and supplier negotiations. Here, we explore the impact of these factors on food prices and offer practical strategies to help restaurants navigate this turbulent landscape.

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Ditch Your Hyper-Specific Menu Plan. You Won’t Regret It.

EATER

Of course, mommy bloggers, influencers, and “clean”-eating gurus have long extolled the virtues of menu planning — it’s supposed to help with everything from portion control (dubious) to quelling whining about dinner (more dubious). Rotate nights. Every few months, change it up.

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How to reduce food waste in hotel operations

Hotel Owner

By gathering data on food waste, hotel management can identify patterns—such as consistently over-preparing certain dishes or throwing away specific ingredients—and make informed decisions to change purchasing habits, adjust portion sizes, or refine menu offerings.

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COGS: Cost of Goods Sold Considerations for Your Restaurant Business

Synergy Suite

A high COGS percentage signals that a significant portion of revenue is channeled towards covering production costs, potentially impacting overall profitability. Understanding these trends can help you make informed decisions about pricing, menu adjustments, and inventory management.

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Understanding Inventory Variance: Why It’s Important for Restaurants

Synergy Suite

Influence on Menu Planning Inventory variance can also affect your menu planning. Portion Control Issues Inconsistent portion control during food preparation can also lead to inventory variance. This can lead to customer dissatisfaction and a loss of repeat business.