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KITCHEN LIFE & CAREER

Culinary Cues

There is an appeal there pointing to the frenzy, intensity, preciseness, and organized chaos of chefs and restaurants vying for public attention. I must admit that I am intrigued and having spent some time around that level of intensity find these operations both exciting and nerve wracking.

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2025 F&B Trends: Newstalgia, Stealth Health, and Botanical Beverages

Modern Restaurant Management

From salted egg yolks and chili crunch fusions to mushroom-infused teas and freeze-dried fruit powder garnishes, Kimpton’s in-house experts share the standout ingredients, menu items and techniques that will come to the table in 2025.

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Restaurant Menu Engineering Techniques to Maximize Profit

ChowNow

You can have a crowd-pleasing menu, loyal regulars, and a packed dining roomand still watch your margins disappear. Too many restaurant menus are built on intuition and aesthetics, not real numbers. What Is Menu Engineering and Why Should You Care? Because not every dish thats popular is profitable.

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Average Restaurant Profit Margins: What They Are And How to Improve Yours

ChowNow

A spike in food costs, a drop in sales volume, or one slow season can wipe out months of hard work. A spike in food costs, a drop in sales volume, or one slow season can wipe out months of hard work. That includes the ingredients and packaging for your menu items, but not things like rent and payroll.

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How To Use Restaurant Customer Data To Improve Your Business And Grow Sales

ChowNow

You can also use sales trends to adjust menu pricing and share customer-favorite menu items, helping you get the most out of high-demand dishes. You can also use sales trends to adjust menu pricing and share customer-favorite menu items, helping you get the most out of high-demand dishes.

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How to Calculate and Improve Your Bar’s Profit Margin

7 Shifts

One key area to focus on is drink sales, with cocktail sales accounting for about 23% of a bar's revenue. Start by tracking all the income your bar generates, including sales from drinks, food, and any additional services. Bars that effectively manage their inventory and reduce waste tend to maintain higher margins.

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How to Cost a Dish: A Practical Guide for Restaurant Operators

ChowNow

Knowing the true cost per serving means you’re not guessing where to set menu prices. Knowing the true cost per serving means you’re not guessing where to set menu prices. Knowing how to cost a dish is one of those “absolutely must-have” skill sets for restaurant owners. It’s just part of the job. Every smart pricing move starts here.