Spreadsheets and free guides for restaurants, pubs and cafés
Bookings and events, menu costing and GP %, stock, staff rotas and takings for independent hospitality businesses.
Spreadsheets
UK edition Prices in £, UK dates, tax and rules
US Edition Dollars, US dates (MM/DD/YYYY), US tax forms and rules
Articles and how-to guides
- How to Do Restaurant Inventory: Counting, Par Levels and Food CostA step-by-step method for counting restaurant inventory, valuing it, turning it into food cost and setting…
- Restaurant Prime Cost: Formula, Targets and a Worked ExampleHow to calculate restaurant prime cost and labor cost percentage, including payroll taxes and benefits most…
- How to Write a Staff Rota for a Restaurant or Pub (UK Rules)A step-by-step way to build a restaurant or pub rota around your covers, check it against…
- How to Calculate GP on Food: Menu Pricing for Pubs and RestaurantsThe GP formula for pubs and restaurants, with VAT handled properly, a costed steak and ale…
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