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Practical guides on inventory management, food cost control, and running a more profitable kitchen.

March 1, 2026·4 min read

How to Calculate Food Cost Percentage (With Formula)

Learn the food cost percentage formula, industry benchmarks, and common mistakes. A practical guide for restaurant and cafe operators.

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February 25, 2026·4 min read

Restaurant Inventory Counting: A Practical Guide

How to count restaurant inventory efficiently. Covers frequency, best practices, common methods, and how to cut counting time in half.

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February 20, 2026·4 min read

What Is COGS in a Restaurant? (And Why It Matters)

Understand cost of goods sold for restaurants. Learn the COGS formula, actual vs theoretical COGS, and how to use it to make better decisions.

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February 15, 2026·5 min read

How to Calculate Plate Cost (With Examples)

Learn how to calculate plate cost for every menu item. Includes real examples, menu engineering basics, and why most operators get this wrong.

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February 10, 2026·6 min read

Restaurant Food Cost Tracking Made Simple with AI

Most restaurants know they should track food costs weekly. Most don't because it takes too long. Here's how AI is removing the busywork and making it practical for any size operation.

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