For most restaurants, this is the time of the month where managers and owners are reviewing their profit and loss statements for January.  A “P&L” is an essential tool in running any successful restaurant.  Revenue and expenses are calculated to determine the success or failure for the preceding month’s activity. …

By Pencom International Sell more appetizers. Sell more premium drinks. Don’t forget about desserts. Did you charge for that side of sour cream? The average profit on the dollar for restaurants is less than a nickel, so every successful restaurant manager knows how hard it is to make this business…

The beginning of a New Year is always an opportunity to question ourselves as to what went well last year and what improvements or changes are needed. By now, new budgets have been developed. Maybe even Strategic Planning has taken place. You’ve analyzed the strengths of the restaurant and perhaps…