Geert Merckaert

7 Ways to Reduce Food Cost Without Compromising Quality

On average, a restaurant’s food costs amount to around a third of total revenue. With ingredient costs fluctuating constantly, controlling…

1 year ago

Restaurant Supply Chain Management: 13 Best Practices

Inefficiencies in a restaurant's supply chain can increase costs, disrupt operations, and drive customers to competitors. Due to their scale,…

1 year ago

8 Cloud Kitchen Menu Engineering Hacks for Boosting Delivery Orders

While I briefly mention menu engineering for cloud kitchens in other articles, I don’t really drill into it. It is…

1 year ago

Restaurant Inventory Management: Reduce Waste, Maintain Quality and Increase Profitability Across Multiple Locations

Struggling with restaurant inventory management? You’re not alone—58% of operators say rising inventory costs are their biggest financial challenge. The…

1 year ago

What is a Ghost Kitchen? Winning Models, Trends, and Opportunities

Every few months, a media article declares the death of ghost kitchens as a viable business model.  Market data, however,…

1 year ago

Top 6 Cloud Kitchen Business Models You Need to Know About

Here’s the thing — this was supposed to turn into a be-all-end-all post on the topic of cloud kitchen business…

1 year ago

Menu Development: 12 Steps for Success

Whether launching a new concept or expanding into a different market, menu development is critical for a restaurant’s success. That…

1 year ago

7 Causes for Variance Between Actual and Ideal Food Cost

Food cost control is crucial for profitability in hospitality. You need to know how to calculate food cost accurately.  If the…

1 year ago

5 Top MarketMan Competitors and Alternatives (Compared)

The right restaurant management software significantly enhances efficiency and control of operating costs. MarketMan offers tools for automating invoicing, recipe…

1 year ago