Food Cost Calculator
How much profit are you actually making per plate? Free Food Cost Calculator for Restaurants Calculate what a dish actually costs to produce. Instantly see the total recipe cost and gross profit margin. No signup. What this calculator does The free food cost calculator converts a recipe’s ingredients, quantities, prices, and yield percentages into a […]
AI in Foodservice: The Keys to Success for IT Departments
A Sydney hospitality GM spends hours each day on data reconciliation instead of being on the floor or coaching staff. Matthew Cox, founder of TechEasy and a hospitality IT veteran, notes in a webinar hosted by Apicbase that AI rollouts usually fail not because of the technology, but because the foundational systems are weak. AI […]
Your Next Competitor Isn’t a Restaurant — What That Means for Delivery in Europe
The restaurant industry has spent decades competing against itself. But according to food service analyst Peter Backman, that mental model is now dangerously out of date. In a recent webinar hosted by Apicbase, Backman — who has tracked the global delivery market since 2012 — laid out a clear-eyed view of how restaurant delivery in […]
Restaurant Technology Deployment: A Step-by-Step Guide
Every time a foodservice company buys a new system, a POS, an inventory tool, whatever, the feeling is the same: part excitement, part dread. You hope it’ll make the work go more smoothly. But you’re already bracing for the usual rollout headaches: confusion, pushback, and the inevitable “why did we change this?” chorus. It doesn’t […]
Poll Results: Where Contract Catering Stands on Digitalisation and Challenges
The pressure is real and shared. During our recent webinar on scaling digital operations in contract catering, we asked 100+ operators where they stand. The result?82% said they’re “working on it but still have a long way to go.” Solving Challenges in Contract Catering Not surprising, the pressures are everywhere. But, at least, the priorities are […]
ISS & Vermaat on Workplace Catering: What Works, What Fails, and Why
For years, workplace catering followed a simple formula. Guests showed up at set times, ate what was on the menu, and went back to work. That world is gone. Expectations have shifted. Employees want flexibility, choice, and an experience that fits their workday. For caterers, that means rethinking everything: how they plan, operate, and engage […]
74 Restaurant Industry Statistics for 2025
So, how did 2024 go for restaurants? While the challenges of 2023—like inflation and its impact on costs and consumer spending—haven’t disappeared, they’ve eased somewhat. There’s a growing sense that the industry might finally be seeing a light at the end of the tunnel. To give you a full view of the positives, negatives, and […]
Autumn Budget 2024: What UK Restaurant Chains Need to Know to Protect Their Margins
When the Autumn Budget landed, food and drink leaders warned ministers that the tax increase would cost the British Hospitality industry £3 billion and force businesses to reduce investments, cut jobs, and raise customer prices. Our own calculation puts the impact of the Autumn budget at £1,365,445 annually for a 30-unit restaurant chain with 500 […]
Top Strategies for Effective Restaurant Menu Management
Did you know a poorly managed menu could cost you thousands in wasted food and lost profits each month? The more locations you operate, the bigger the loss. Menu management touches all core aspects of running a restaurant. It starts with accurate pricing, clear dish descriptions, and consistent nutritional information. Your dishes must delight customers, […]