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How to Calculate Food Cost Percentages (Plus a Free Calculator)
Calculating food cost percentage is essential for running a profitable food business. This metric not only helps you track your expenses...
MenuOptimizer
Aug 24, 2025


Enhance Your Bar's Profitability with Effective Menu Engineering
Having a well-engineered menu can significantly impact profitability and customer satisfaction. Menu engineering is the art and science of designing a menu that not only showcases your offerings but also encourages customers to make purchases that benefit your bottom line. Here are seven proven strategies to enhance your bar's menu, making it more appealing and profitable. Analyze Your Menu Items The first step in menu engineering is to analyze your current offerings. Identif
MenuOptimizer
Aug 22, 2025


Essential Profit Margin Metrics for Restaurant Success
Running a restaurant is a challenging task. It requires more than just culinary talent. To build a thriving establishment, you need a clear grasp of your financial landscape. Profit margins serve as crucial indicators of your restaurant's health. By tracking the right metrics, you can make informed decisions that drive success. Let’s look at the top seven profit margin metrics every restaurant manager should monitor to secure profitability and long-term sustainability. Unders
MenuOptimizer
Aug 21, 2025


Top 5 Bar Bites We’ll Never Get Tired Of
By BarGlance. Let’s be real: half the reason we hit the bar is for the drinks, the other half is for the food that hits with those...
Joshua Lewis
Jul 24, 2025
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