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Optimize busy season profitability

Posted on May 11, 2014 in: AMP Articles, Management, Professional

Q: We’re coming into our busiest season. I know we can do more business during this time of year, how can we get more people through the restaurant to make the most of this opportunity?
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Prevent loses in slower times of the year

Posted on April 5, 2014 in: AMP Articles, Management, Professional

Q: We’re a highly seasonal restaurant, and offseason sales are hard to generate each year. With the lull in business, I’m losing money because my labor cost is so high. How do I keep from laying my kitchen people off or substantially decreasing their hours?
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Four Focus Areas to Improve Product Cost

Posted on March 16, 2014 in: AMP Articles, Management, Professional

Q: I’m interested in improving my margins this year.

I don’t want to overhaul my menu, and I think my prices are where they need to be. Where should I start on the cost side?
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Drive profitability through better beverage management - Q: I’ve recently decided to focus on my beverage program. Where should I focus to run better beverage numbers? - A: Beverages are a significant part of your income statement and your balance sheet.... More →
Price Healthy Menu Items Strategically - Q: There has been a push in the restaurant industry to increase the number of healthy items on menus; how do I go about pricing these new menu items when I add them? - A: According to the National... More →
Four areas where restaurants needlessly spend extra money - Q: I'm currently working hard on bringing my costs in line. What are some areas below prime cost on which I can focus? - A: Operating expenses below prime cost generally run close to 30 percent of... More →
Focus your training on understanding - Q: It seems like our training is not as effective as it should be. How do I make my training investment pay off? - A: There is a clear industry slide downward in service over the last few years.... More →
The Key to Success is in Looking Ahead - Q: Over the last two years we have had so many changes required of our business. Whether they were mandated by government, voted in by the public or forced by the economy, I'm having a hard time... More →

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