Go to content Go to the main menu Go to search

Revenue Growth

4 Menu Changes to Boost Foodservice Income

September 02, 2020

Making these updates to your menu during tough economic times could improve your margins.

Until spring 2020, restaurants flourished with expansive menus full of variety. However, in today’s economic climate, that kind of menu may strain foodservice budgets and margins while leaving food to go to waste. By making a few key updates to your menu, you could curb your spending and save resources while also satisfying your customers.

  1. Strategize your menu: While varied menus allow customer choice, they don’t necessarily focus on your specialties or most popular menu items. Rather than offering more variety, hone in on the dishes that you do best and that have traditionally sold most frequently. Become the best restaurant in your area, known for your best dishes. This will help attract repeat customers.
  2. Target better bulk pricing: When you strategize your menu, you can also strategize your ingredient costs. Stock up on non-perishable bulk ingredients that can be used across the menu. If there is an ingredient that is the highlight of your signature offerings, be creative and work those ingredients into other main entrées, sides and even desserts.
  3. Optimize to-go items: Pre-COVID, restaurant dining rooms were full, now that restrictions varying by municipality and differing consumer comfort, to-go and outdoor dining are more important than ever. Remove tableside menu items or those that don’t travel well, such as butter-based sauces that may congeal on the ride home. If they can’t stand the heat inside a car or a 20-minute delay, they may not belong on your menu anymore.
  4. Bundle up: Consider grouping popular foods as single ‘bundled’ menu meal or in family-style serving sizes. These allow you to maximize efficiency in packaging and staffing, while also helping your bulk ingredient use.

September 02, 2020

Back to the list
      Password MUST be:
      - Different from your previous 5 passwords
      - Totally different from your email address

      Show password

      • 1 English uppercase character
      • 1 English lowercase character
      • 1 Number
      • 1 Special character
      • 8 characters in length

          Show password

          • 1 English uppercase character
          • 1 English lowercase character
          • 1 Number
          • 1 Special character
          • 8 characters in length

              Show password

              • 1 English uppercase character
              • 1 English lowercase character
              • 1 Number
              • 1 Special character
              • 8 characters in length

              All fields are mandatory

                      I agree to the Terms and Conditions

                      1

                      Your registration is nearly complete!

                      You will receive a confirmation email very shortly. Please click the link within that email to access the site.

                      1

                      Your account has been created but is still waiting for approval.

                      An email will be sent to:  once your account has been activated.

                          1

                          You need to verify your email address. You will NOT need to create a new password.

                          An email has been sent to: 

                          Use the link provided in the email to verify your identity.

                          4

                          Your registration is finished!

                          You have successfully created your account, you will receive a confirmation email very shortly.

                          To login, you can click on the link in the menu bar above, or follow the instructions that have been sent on your email address.