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  • Restaurant Finished Goods Inventory Question

    Posted on Friday November 20th, 2009 at 15:18 in analysis_control

    Hi Joe - I've had a recent question about counting stocktake and wonder if you could help me answer it. You're welcome to also use it on your blog if you wish. In our discussion forum the question is: My question has been playing on my mind...

  • Butchering and the Inventory Impact

    Posted on Monday November 9th, 2009 at 09:21 in portion

    Hi Joe,My question would also be, how do account for it in inventory. Right now we are sitting on 400 lbs of this usable trim product for grinding stewing or otherwise. We will generate revenue from it, but wonder do we count it at a discounted price...

  • Butchering and Usable Trim

    Posted on Sunday November 8th, 2009 at 15:47 in portion

    Hi Joe,Just a quick question we are having a debate about at out businesses.We bring in our own whole sirloins of beef, trim them, and cut and portion them to our specs typically for sirloin steaks in a variety of portions 8 oz. and 10 oz. cuts.So we...

  • Menu Planning and Strategy

    Posted on Sunday November 1st, 2009 at 17:15 in menu_planning

    Our industry is experiencing a shift in the demand curve. Restaurant goers are downsizing from upscale to casual, casual to fast casual and fast casual to QSR and take-out. The regular patrons at many family owned restaurants are watching their che...

  • Beverage Included Buffets

    Posted on Friday October 30th, 2009 at 10:06 in banquets_buffets

    The lowest priced lunch buffet we visited on our tour was $6.95. This operator serves both BBQ pork (whole hog) and fried chicken with lots of sides and desserts. Drinks are not included and sweet tea is sold for $1.19 (unlimited). A quick look ar...

  • All You Can Eat Buffets

    Posted on Sunday October 25th, 2009 at 12:06 in banquets_buffets

    We have all tried an all you can eat buffet. Whether you are in Las Vegas, a local hotel for Sunday Brunch, a Chinese restaurant or a buffet specialist, the format is the same. You are seated and asked for your drink order. Once the order is taken...

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