Belle Wong is a freelance writer specializing in small business, personal finance, banking, and tech/SAAS. She spends her spare moments testing out the latest productivity apps and plotting her latest ...

Restaurant management software has many benefits, but one of the most useful reports your back office solution can generate is the Actual vs. Theoretical food cost report. If you've never worked with ...

The restaurant industry is coming face-to-face with financial pressures, from rising food prices to the impact of tariffs. According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, wholesale food prices ...

Opening your restaurant is only the first step. Embrace these strategies to keep your food establishment thriving.

You count your stock infrequently You have no portion control on the make line You do not keep track of waste You carry inventory for more than a week Your prep plan is not based on a sales forecast ...

When your business brings in a million dollars a year, but your profit margin is less than 1%, every dollar counts. Is there a future where restaurants thrive? The jury is out. I wrote a Substack with ...

PACIFIC BEACH – Turning a profit while coping with inflation and the escalating cost of everything is proving to be a tall order for beachfront merchants in Pacific and Mission beaches. There are ...

Restaurant prices are rising—how is it changing the way we eat? The latest James Beard Foundation report reveals how inflation, shifting consumer habits, and industry challenges are reshaping dining ...

For many restaurant operators, rent is one of the top monthly expenses. But for Jordan Rubin, the chef/owner of Mr. Tuna and co-owner of Bar Futo and Crispy Gai in Portland, Maine, the cost of rent is ...