The dynamics of owning and operating a restaurant are reviewed. Once the business owner understands the dynamics, then it becomes easy to understand how to make money in the restaurant industry.
In the restaurant business, alcohol is the single best margin generator. If you are going to have a profit, this is where the money is made. As an owner, you need to understand the value of alcohol sales and the associated costs. This aspect of operations not only generates high contribution margins, it covers its share of costs and ultimately adds to the bottom line.
Purchasing equipment for a restaurant is a daunting task. There are three phases to successfully purchase restaurant equipment. The first is planning, see How to Purchase Equipment for a Restaurant – Planning Phase for more information about this phase. The second is research, go to How to Purchase Equipment for a Restaurant – Research Phase for an understanding of this phase. This article covers the third phase of purchasing equipment, using business finesse to negotiate the best deal.
This is really an extension of planning. If done properly, this will take a few weeks of work for a new restaurant. The key is to go through your list and look at the different models for the needed equipment that are out there. Yes, it is OK to look at the new models because you want to look at the features the newer models have that you will not see or come across as you look at the older models.
Equipment costs for a restaurant can easily consume the gross profit of your business. The key is to keep the costs low in order to spread the costs appropriately over time. Purchasing equipment for a restaurant requires planning, researching and using finesse to acquire equipment at the lowest cost possible. This article is dedicated to teaching the owner how to purchase the equipment for a restaurant at the lowest cost possible.
The top two costs associated with owning a restaurant is labor and food. Controlling these prime costs in effect is the bottom line in your business. How do you control food costs? First identify the correct quantity and quality of food you serve.
There are two costs that stand out in the restaurant industry. Food and labor comprise more than 45% of the typical expenses of the restaurant. No other expense comes close to these two costs. This article is dedicated to controlling the labor costs in your food service operation.
I have always been impressed by those that provide meals to our society. Overall, I don’t think they charge enough, but that is just my opinion. It also comes out in the numbers. I have reviewed the books for over 40 different types of food service operations.
