Revenue and Costs
Strong revenue doesn't mean profit. Break down food, labour, and rent so you can see where margin comes from — and where it leaks.
Record Revenue, Still No Profit? The Key to Restaurant Margin Is Every Single Table
Taiwan's restaurant revenue keeps hitting records, but plenty of independent owners still aren't profitable. It's not demand disappearing — it's margin getting squeezed from both ends. Here's how to win it back, one table at a time.
9 minRestaurant Supplier Sourcing Guide: Channels, Vetting Checklist & Negotiation (2026)
Before sourcing, decide whether a category needs reliability or a low price, then pick your channel. Find core ingredients via referrals and proven wholesalers; comparison-shop non-core items. Here are four sourcing channels, a six-point vetting checklist, and trial-order and negotiation tips.
6 minRestaurant Food Procurement & Supplier Price Comparison: Controlling Cost of Goods (2026)
Food is one of a restaurant's biggest costs, and prices move constantly. Instead of ordering on instinct, build an item list, standardize units, log every supplier's quote, and renegotiate on a schedule. Here's how to compare prices systematically—and why unit price alone misleads.
6 minRestaurant Holiday Overtime Pay 2026: Formula + Free Calculator (Taiwan)
Restaurants must staff holidays, but miscalculating overtime pay can lead to fines. This guide explains Taiwan's Labor Standards Act rules in plain language, with free calculator tools.
6 minHow to Control Restaurant Food Costs: From Calculation to Savings
Food costs at 30-40% of revenue is normal, but poor control eats all your profit. Learn how to calculate and reduce food costs step by step.
6 minSmall Restaurant Operating Costs Breakdown: Food, Labor, and Rent
How much does it cost to run a small restaurant? How should you allocate monthly operating costs? This article breaks it down with real numbers.
7 minHow to Calculate Restaurant Profit: From Gross to Net
Many restaurant owners know they're "making money" but can't say how much. This guide teaches you the correct formulas for calculating restaurant profit.
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