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Common Mistakes to Avoid in Menu Costing for Restaurants

Avoid menu costing mistakes! Learn to track ingredients, control portions, allocate overhead, and set profitable prices to boost your restaurant’s profits.

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October 27, 2024

Common Mistakes to Avoid in Menu Costing for Restaurants

By Gelou Jimeno
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Avoid menu costing mistakes! Learn to track ingredients, control portions, allocate overhead, and set profitable prices to boost your restaurant’s profits.
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October 2, 2024

Open Pantry Teams Up with Triniteq: A Seamless Integration

By Geoff Philcox
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Discover how Open Pantry & Triniteq streamline inventory, recipe costing & real-time stock tracking to boost restaurant efficiency & profitability.
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September 15, 2024

Tips to Boost Kitchen Efficiency & Speed

By Gelou Jimeno
Four chefs in a kitchen preparing the dishes.
Boost kitchen efficiency with optimized layouts, quality equipment, SOPs, and KDS. Streamline operations, manage inventory, and speed up service with tech.
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September 1, 2024

Boosting Off-Peak Hours Sales in Restaurants

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Turn slow periods into profit with promos, events, and exclusives. Boost sales using loyalty programs, online ordering, and Open Pantry’s Restaurant Pro Suite.
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August 23, 2024

Flavor Meets Wellness: The Health Trends Revolutionising Restaurant Menus

By Gelou Jimeno
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Discover health trends revolutionising restaurant menus—from plant-based to personalized nutrition. Adapt and thrive in a health-conscious dining scene.
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August 7, 2024

Free Recipe Cost Calculator: Accurately Calculate Food Costs and Maximise Profits

By Gelou Jimeno
A potato and coins are placed on a calculator, representing a quirky blend of budgeting and food resources.
Maximise restaurant profits with our Recipe Cost Calculator. Accurately calculate dish costs, set strategic prices, and optimise your menu with Open Pantry.
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August 6, 2024

How to Cost a Menu: Step-by-Step Guide for Restaurant Owners

By Geoff Philcox
A menu printed on a black paper with a knife, asparagus, and a red chili on the side.
Learn menu costing with our step-by-step guide. Optimise ingredients, set profitable prices, and boost margins with Open Pantry’s Restaurant Pro Suite.
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July 25, 2024

How Prep Sheets Conduct Kitchen Harmony

By Geoff Philcox
A chef garnishing a dish in a busy restaurant.
Discover how prep sheets streamline restaurant kitchens for efficiency, ensuring consistency and smoother culinary operations.
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July 18, 2024

Top 5 Statistics in the Australian Food Industry Restaurants Need to Know

By Geoff Philcox
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Discover 5 key stats shaping Australia's food industry—from low beef prices to plant-based trends. Get essential insights to drive restaurant success.
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July 16, 2024

Automated Ordering and How to Use It Effectively

By Geoff Philcox
A person holding a cellphone in a store with an image of a delivery truck, a box of fresh produce, and a check mark.
Boost your business with automated ordering. Discover benefits, learn implementation tips, and access best practices with Open Pantry.
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May 17, 2024

Case Study: Elevating Profitability with Open Pantry at Bar Group Hospitality

By Geoff Philcox
Delve into the success story of Bar Group Hospitality as we explore how the implementation of Open Pantry’s Restaurant Pro Suite revolutionized operations at their esteemed establishment, Huskisson Hotel.
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May 7, 2024

Maximising Profitability: 5 Golden Rules for Food Cost Control

By Geoff Philcox
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Discover 5 proven rules for food cost control to reduce waste, improve margins, and maximise profitability in your food business.
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April 22, 2024

How to Calculate Menu Costing

By Geoff Philcox
A hamburger with a graph and a chart on top, symbolizing food costing in a unique way.
Master menu costing with our guide! Calculate food costs, set prices, and track in real time with Open Pantry’s Restaurant Pro Suite for smarter management.
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February 2, 2024

Top Ten Food Trends for 2024

By Geoff Philcox
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Explore 2024’s top dining trends and the future of food. Stay ahead with Open Pantry’s free tools for easy ordering, menu costing, and inventory tracking.
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January 29, 2024

A Comparative Analysis of Open Pantry, Restoke, and Marketman: Exploring Their Unique Offerings

By Geoff Philcox
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Compare Open Pantry, Restoke, and Marketman to discover key features, strengths, and benefits—helping you make the best choice for your business.
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January 16, 2024

Understanding the Australian F&B Landscape

By Geoff Philcox
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Discover Australia’s F&B landscape, key trends, local suppliers, and regulations to help your business thrive in a competitive market.
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November 14, 2023

Mastering the Art of Restaurant Inventory Management

By Geoff Philcox
A chef in a commercial kitchen inspecting food for quality and freshness.
A guide on how to manage your restaurant's inventory using restaurant management software, complete with tools such as menu costing and automated ordering.
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August 28, 2022

How a Restaurant Chooses a Wholesale Supplier

By Matthew Galea
Two men standing in front of a produce display holding a crate of vegetables.
How a Restaurant Chooses a Wholesale Supplier
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May 31, 2022

Melbourne's Best Wholesale Food Suppliers

By Geoff Philcox
We asked one hundred chefs in Melbourne to vote for their favorite suppliers in the following product categories. They had to decide based on the price, quality and service offered by each brand.The results provided insight into the supplies that covet the most from all over Australia. Let's see the outcomes for each category
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May 31, 2022

10 Hacks chefs should know

By Geoff Philcox
Perhaps you’ve been a chef for years and are no stranger to the unforeseen costs that crop up and leave you feeling underpaid and overworked. Or maybe you’re just starting out and are researching all of the best practices for running your new venue. Either way, we’ve put together our top ten recommended ways to save money, both in and out of the kitchen, to help you run a thriving, successful venue.
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