Tag: COGS
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Ideal Food Cost vs. Actual Food Cost: How Waste Is Quietly Killing Your Margins
The gap between your ideal and actual food cost is money you’re losing every week. Learn how to calculate waste percentage, identify the most common sources of variance, and close the gap without changing your menu or raising prices.
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Distribution Channels
Understanding the logistics of getting products to your restaurant is a vital aspect of running a profitable business. The transportation and delivery of food, paper items, and other supplies usually come through a broadline distributor. This distributor is responsible for delivering cases of goods to your restaurant, typically charging a…
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Packaging and Other COGS
Packaging and other cost of goods sold (COGS) items play a vital role in the restaurant business and should be managed with careful consideration. These items include to-go cups, napkins, boxes, bags, and other packaging materials directly related to the sale of food products. It’s essential to differentiate these from…
PROTECTING THE BOTTOM LINE 