Spot Food Cost Problems by Knowing Your Ideal Food Cost by Joe Erickson "What should my food cost be?" - this is one of the most often asked questions by restaurant operators. Considering that food cost, along with labor cost, make up 60-70% of all restaurant expenditures, knowing what your restaurant's food cost "should be" is the first step towards controlling it . . . more >>
How to Create a Winning Restaurant Business Plan Many RO.com members site that having a sound business plan was the single most important ingredient in making their new business a reality. During the startup phase, your business plan will have a direct bearing on your ability to get a loan, obtain investors and even secure a lease. Learn how to prepare an impactful restaurant business plan. . . . more >>
How to Turn Your Good Restaurant into a Great Business Many people who open an independent restaurant don't fully understand the role they should playing as the owner. They're convinced that rolling up their sleeves and "running the restaurant" will lead to restaurant success, when in reality, this mindset is often the fatal flaw behind many underperforming or failed independent operations. Find out what independent restaurant owners SHOULD be doing instead. . . . more >>
Critical Numbers: A Weekly Report Every Restaurant Should Prepare by Jim Laube Chain operators are serious about what they do. Here's one report that every chain restaurant prepares each week and how they use it keep their key costs areas in check. Find out an easy way you can do it and add 2%-4% of your sales to your bottom line! . . . more >>
The Easiest Way to Cut Your Food Cost 10% by Bill Marvin, The Restaurant Doctor Contrary to what most of us, who have grown up in this business have been taught, an ongoing competitive bidding program that revolves around using lots of vendors, comparing bids, price shopping and buying from the lowest bidder NOT only doesn't save you any money but ends up costing you in several ways. . . . more >>
America's Restaurants - Industry of Opportunity Take a few minutes to be inspired by some of your fellow restaurateurs. We guarantee you'll be encouraged and feel a renewed sense of pride in what you do and the opportunities you provide. . . . more >>
DOWNLOAD: Restaurant Order Guide Form An effective ordering system has added benefits that go beyond the simple goal of maintaining sufficient product to serve your guests. Proper ordering procedures also help to keep fresh product in stock and serves as a backup just in case the person doing the ordering isn't there. . . . more >>
VIDEO: Restaurants That Work - Magnolia Pancake Haus After 30 years in the industry, Chef Robert Fleming takes a shot at his own restaurant and hits the bulls-eye. Watch as Robert reveals the practices he's used to generate thousands of loyal, repeat customers and turn the Magnolia Pancake Haus into a highly successful business. . . . more >>
How to Select a Restaurant Security System by Joe Erickson There is a strong case to be made for carefully considering the security system for your startup during the design phase rather than waiting until the construction phase. See why preplanning can save you money and headaches . . . more >>
Gift Certificate Marketing Survey If you're not selling gift cards or certificates you're probably missing out on an easy low cost way to improve your sales & profit. In the gift certificate survey our members reveal valuable, proven strategies they use to maximize their gift certificate sales and increase their cash flow. . . . more >>
VIDEO: Restaurants That Work - Union River Lobster Pot The Union River Lobster Pot is a VERY unique restaurant. It's only open 15 weeks a year! Learn how Chef/Owner, Brian Langley, has turned his seasonal restaurant, just off the coast of Maine, into a summer culinary hotspot and a business success. . . . more >>
What Every Restaurant Operator Should Know About Managing Cash Flow For many restaurant owners one of the most perplexing and frustrating aspects of running their business is getting a handle on the ebbs and flows of their cash flow. All too often cash
balances can be more than sufficient one week only to turn into a shortfall and potential overdraft situation the next . . . more >>
Survey Results: How Independent Operators Finance Their Restaurants Financing or raising enough startup capital is often the biggest challenge in making your first restaurant a reality. Find out how over 400 independent operators financed their restaurant and what advice they offer prospective first-time restaurant owners. . . . more >>
