My first recollection of a cycle menu was in 1971 at Los Angeles Trade Technical College. I was enrolled in…
Managing a Restaurant is 50% Numbers
There is a saying in the restaurant business “Managing a restaurant is 50% numbers”. What do I mean by this?…
IF YOU ARE GOING TO HELP ME WALK IN MY SHOES.
How did I come up with this title? It dawned on me on my last restaurant consulting job. I was…
What Is the Most Effective Way to Manage My Restaurant?
Work on your business, not in your business- …
Food Cost Control Made Simple
There is a classic question that has been asked over the years by restaurant managers. “What should my food cost…
I Made a Profit this Month and I Cannot Account for it.
This is another classic question that has been asked by restaurant owners. “Where did my profits Go?”. My accountant tells…
Cost Genie Menu Costing Software 15th Anniversary
Cost Genie Software LLC (formerly R&I Solutions) the creator of Cost Genie Menu Costing Software celebrated fifteen years in business. The…
How Do I Calculate Food Waste Into My Food Cost?
New restaurant owners or managers are usually looking for a percentage to take off their food cost. The first place…
“What Should My Food Cost Be?” (Part 2)
You are now taking the second step, and that is establishing “What my Food Cost should be.” From my previous…