Secrets to Restaurant Success with Isak Fagerholm, COO at Friends & Brgrs, Finland
Ever wonder what it takes to scale a small family-owned restaurant into a fast-growing chain—without losing the heart and soul of the brand? 🍔 Isak Fagerholm has the answers. From One Location to Nearly 30 As COO of Friends & Brgrs, Isak’s journey is nothing short of remarkable. From joining just months before the first […]
How to Calculate Food Cost Percentage (Formula & Tips)
Next to labour costs and rent, food costs are the highest expense for every restaurant. The average restaurant food cost percentage is between 28% and 32% of total food sales, with peaks up to 45%. In the restaurant industry, profit margins are thinner than a stroopwafel. So you need to know how to calculate and […]
Mastering Food and Beverage Management: Tips for Multi-Site Operations
For multi-site food and beverage businesses, maintaining operational excellence across all locations can be daunting. Consistency, cost control, and data-driven decision-making are crucial for success. By utilising cutting-edge technology and innovative strategies, you can overcome these challenges and enhance your operations. In this article, we explore the benefits of centralising inventory, optimising menu design, standardising […]
How the Right Restaurant Tech Stack Supports Scalability
Running a multi-unit restaurant business is a complex operational challenge. As the number of locations grows, maintaining high standards across the board becomes more difficult. Without the right restaurant tech stack in place, your business will struggle to maintain control and might not reach its full potential. With 96% of restaurants planning to expand, operators […]
Secrets to Restaurant Success with Aaron Colman, CEO of Hawaii Poké, Sweden
What happens when a tech entrepreneur ventures into the foodservice industry? You get an unconventional approach that redefines fast-casual dining. I’m truly impressed by Aaron Colman’s journey with Hawaii Poké! In just a few years, they’ve expanded to 22 locations, offering a fresh take on fast, casual, healthy dining in Sweden. 🍲 Aaron’s conversation with […]
Secrets to Restaurant Success with Dean Hartles of The Restaurant Group, UK
Airport food has long been associated with being low-quality, overpriced, and uninspiring. However, this perception is rapidly changing across the UK, thanks in large part to the work of Dean Wilson-Hartles. “My vision has always been about offering fresh, niche products and introducing unique items that passengers might not have encountered before,” says Dean, the […]
Corporate Catering Leaders Share Insights On Consumer Demand, Labour Shortages, Sustainability And Technology
The corporate catering sector faces a host of challenges, including labour shortages and the Herculean task of making the supply chain more sustainable. In a recent TrendTalk hosted by Rational, catering industry leaders discussed how they are tackling the challenges and what they are doing to stay relevant and competitive. Innovation took centre stage in […]
How to Find the Best Restaurant Suppliers for Large Operations in 6 Steps
A clean, lean and properly managed supply chain lays the foundation for a restaurant’s success. Good relationships with suppliers help to lower food costs and maintain the quality and consistency of your food and service. For more extensive operations, the complexity of supply chain management increases exponentially, making your choice of suppliers critical to your […]
Restaurant Procurement Guide For Multi-Site Operators
Next to inventory management errors, F&B purchasing mistakes are the number #1 reason operators struggle to get their food costs under control. That’s because many operators haven’t optimised or standardised their restaurant procurement process. You might be a natural at finding reliable suppliers and negotiating contracts, but that’s just one piece of the procurement process. […]
