Understanding Food Costs Guide Helps Control Expenses, Improve Processes for Restaurants

San Antonio TX, April 4, 2016 (Newswire.com) - A new, easy-to-use guide from Mission Restaurant Supply helps restaurants control food costs.

With a simple formula, helpful tips and suggestions, the Understanding Food Costs guide assists restaurants exploring methods for tracking and controlling inventory, teaching and leading staff, and keeping food costs to 30 percent or less. With small profit margins, restaurants maintain healthier finances with every dollar saved in food costs.

Understanding Food Costs shows how accurate tracking of inventory, purchases, usage, and sales are integral to measuring the true cost of food in relation to other restaurant expenses. The guide was developed using established best practices and insights from successful restaurants across the country.

It features guidance that restaurant owners, chefs, and managers can implement immediately to curb unnecessary spending and waste, as well as better manage restaurant processes. Among the insights included are:

• How to communicate with staff and servers about portion control and menu items to highlight to customers

• Menu planning that helps with usage and balances items with different margins

• The best processes to use in purchasing timing, inventory management, and cost calculations

• Gaining a better understanding of food tracking and food cost management in the restaurant kitchen

Understanding Food Costs is presented by Mission Restaurant Supply, a San Antonio, Texas-based food service industry equipment and supply dealer. Since 1988, MissionRS.com has provided quality products from name-brand manufacturers, from restaurant equipment and restaurant furniture to kitchen supplies, dining room supplies, and janitorial supplies. Our clients include bakeries, bars, catering businesses, commercial kitchens, and restaurants around the country. To learn more, visit us at http://www.missionrs.com.