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Measurable Improvement: A Three-Phase Approach to Increasing Profits With Food Cost Control Systems
by Joe Erickson
Measurable Improvement: A Three-Phase Approach to Increasing Profits With Food Cost Control SystemsYou absolutely must have systems in place for every phase of your operation. In this article we'll discuss the systems and controls necessary for controlling food and beverage cost, many of which are used by the big chain operators. Used regularly, these systems will help you recognize and reduce your overall food and beverage cost. . . . more >>


Accounting Methods for Discounts and Comps
Accounting Methods for Discounts and CompsThe practice of discounting and the use of coupons has grown substantially in recent years and some operators have expanded their use of discounts and coupons to the point that discounted sales sometimes run well in excess of 10% of gross sales. As discount sales make up a larger portion of gross sales, how they are accounted for and reported on a restaurant's income statement can potentially affect how certain cost and margin levels are viewed and evaluated . . . more >>


How to Avoid 10 Expensive Mistakes That Most Beverage Operators Make
by Robert Plotkin
How to Avoid 10 Expensive Mistakes That Most Beverage Operators MakeWhat you don't know can hurt your restaurant, especially if you sell adult beverages. Here is our list of ten expensive errors many beverage operators make and how to avoid them. . . . more >>


DOWNLOAD: Customer Complaint/Response Letters
DOWNLOAD: Customer Complaint/Response LettersNobody's perfect, so how a restaurant handles customer complaints can make a big difference to their future sales and profits. Whether you're responding letter, email or online, these templates can help you respond quickly and appropriately to show you care about your guests' experience and give you a shot at turning those disappointed diners into loyal customers. . . . more >>


DOWNLOAD: Bartender Checklists
DOWNLOAD: Bartender ChecklistsUse the Bartender Checklists for creating your own unique set of checklists for opening, closing, and maintaining your bar operations. Includes separate daily lists for opening, shift change and closing duties. It also has a weekly checklist for periodic cleaning and maintenance of the bar area and equipment. . . . more >>


How Better Inventory Management & Weekly Food Costing Can Lower Your Food Cost
How Better Inventory Management & Weekly Food Costing Can Lower Your Food CostWhether you operate a takeout delicatessen or a full-service restaurant, the quality of your food and the amount of money you make depends to a sizable degree on how well you manage your food cost & inventory. . . . more >>


SURVEY: How Independent Operators Are Using Management Incentive Programs
SURVEY: How Independent Operators Are Using Management Incentive ProgramsMore independent operators are taking what used to be a "chain-only" practice and profiting on several levels by using management incentive programs. Learn what works and what doesn't from the comments and insights of nearly 100 independent operators. . . . more >>


DOWNLOAD: Restaurant Employee Handbook Template
DOWNLOAD: Restaurant Employee Handbook TemplateA comprehensive Employee Handbook is crucial to the success of your business and the retention of your people. Use this template to develop one of the most important documents in any restaurant. Put your own unique set of employee policies, procedures and practices in writing so that everyone on your staff knows the rules and your expectations. . . . more >>


DOWNLOAD: Restaurant-Specific Chart of Accounts for QuickBooks
DOWNLOAD: Restaurant-Specific Chart of Accounts for QuickBooksATTENTION QUICKBOOKS USERS for 2012 - Using a restaurant industry standard chart of accounts is one of the smartest things an independent operator can do. An industry standard chart of accounts will give you financial information in a much more useful format and enable you to compare your P&L numbers with other restaurants. This specially-formatted Excel file is ready for easy import to QuickBooks using the File Import utility for QuickBooks. . . . more >>


The Best Way to Format Your Restaurant's P&L
by Jim Laube
The Best Way to Format Your Restaurant's P&LOne of most valuable tools and controls in any restaurant is your Profit & Loss Statement (P&L). Your P&L should tell you how well (or how bad) your restaurant is doing and if there are problems, where those problems are and how worried you should be. But not all P&L formats are created equal. Here's how your P&L should look like to get the most benefits. . . . more >>


Recipe Costing Basics: How To Calculate The Cost of Your Menu Items
Operators who commit to an ongoing, accurate menu costing discipline have vital information to make intelligent business decisions which directly impact their food cost and bottom line. In this article, we look at how to put in place a "cornerstone" business practice of the restaurant industry. . . . more >>


Your Path to Better Numbers: Why You Should Be Using the NRA's Uniform System of Accounts for Restaurants
by Jim Laube
Your Path to Better Numbers: Why You Should Be Using the NRA's Uniform System of Accounts for RestaurantsGet more value and information about how your restaurant is actually performing by using the Uniform System of Accounts for Restaurants. Learn why this book is a must for anyone serious about making their restaurant a financial success. . . . more >>


How to Determine If a Prime Vendor Program Is Right for Your Restaurant
By Lee Plotkin
How to Determine If a Prime Vendor Program Is Right for Your RestaurantSetting up a purchasing program that's a good fit for your concept is important in today's competitive marketplace, especially as costs continue to soar. This article examines strategies to effectively reduce costs without diminishing quality and service. . . . more >>


DOWNLOAD: Menu & Recipe Cost Spreadsheet Template
DOWNLOAD: Menu & Recipe Cost Spreadsheet TemplateKnowing what each of your menu items costs to prepare is one of the most basic yet overlooked aspects of running a profitable restaurant. This comprehensive spreadsheet template will give you an easy-to-use tool to calculate and maintain the current cost of your menu and recipes. . . . more >>


DOWNLOAD: Hourly Guest Count Tracking Template
DOWNLOAD: Hourly Guest Count Tracking TemplateThe Hourly Guest Count Tracking template is a guest count forecasting tool for tracking and forecasting guest counts down to half-hour intervals. . . . more >>


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