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Ahmed Alaaeldin

COO | Empowering F&B Businesses to Thrive through Operational Excellence | Expert in Streamlining Processes & Driving Profitability | Let's Connect!

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🚨 Are you losing money without realizing it? 🚨 Check out these 5 costly mistakes restaurants make every day — and learn how to avoid them! Watch now to boost your bottom line 👇 #RestaurantManagement #CostSavingTips #RestaurantSuccess #FoodBusiness #BoostProfits #OperationsExcellence #RestaurantIndustry #BusinessTips #FandBInsights #ProfitGrowth

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All right, folks, let's dive in. Today I'm breaking down the five biggest mistakes that cost restaurants thousands. If you're in the business, you know every little thing matters. But these common mistakes can really drain profits if we're not careful. First up, let's talk menus. Too many options. It's a problem when a menu has too many choices. It overwhelms the guest and complicates your kitchen. Simple is better. Focus on quality over quantity. This will speed up service, reduce food costs. And bonus, make ordering a lot easier for your customers. Mistake #2 Portion control. Here's the thing, without proper portioning, you're essentially giving money away. Train your team on portion sizes, use portion tools and weigh ingredients when necessary. Consistency isn't just good for your bottom line, it's also what keeps customers coming back because they know what to expect. Next up, inventory tracking. If you're not on top of inventory, you're letting costs slip through the cracks. Implement a solid inventory tracking system you'd be surprised how much you can save just by knowing exactly what you have on hand. Weekly counts are ideal. Make it a non negotiable All right this one's huge employee training your team is your biggest asset and their actions directly impact your bottom line Invest in training train on everything from portion control to customer service. It keep standards high and ensures that every part of your operation is consistent and efficient and. Finally, not using data. Seriously, data is your friend. Look at your sales trends, identify popular items, know when peak hours are, and make decisions based on that information. When you use data to guide your choices, you're not guessing, you're making smarter moves that help boost profit. So there you have it, the five mistakes that are costing restaurants big time. Avoid these, and you're already miles ahead if you want more tips on optimizing your restaurant. Operations make sure to follow along. Got any questions or want to deep dive into any of these? Let me know in the comments.

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