Operating A Profitable Restaurant

The restaurant industry has, by and large, low-profit margins constrained by high capital, labor, and operational expenses. Yet there is a wide range of profitability within the industry, from white tablecloth establishments with low single digits profits to quick-service restaurants clearing over ten percent (if they’re really on top of their game). Despite this variability, restaurant profit margins most commonly fall within three to five percent of annual revenue. An adequate profit margin is critical for the sustainability of a restaurant business, as it’s from the profits, however slim that owners get paid, and restaurants grow. If a restaurant business cannot maintain a sufficient profit level, it may not be worth the time and money the owners put into it, therefore shutting down completely. Conversely, a healthy and growing profit margin for a restaurant will safeguard the future of the business and provide funds for improvements or even expansion to multiple locations. Read the full Blog Pos