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The Hidden Costs of the Festive Season for Restaurants
Find out what really drains restaurant profit at Christmas and how to avoid cash flow problems during the festive season.
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3 hours ago3 min read


Preparing for Silly Season: Your Restaurant’s Festive Checklist
Get your restaurant ready for the Christmas rush with Profit First Hospitality’s festive checklist. From staffing to cash flow, make sure your Silly Season runs smoothly.
louise7691
Nov 144 min read


The Festive Season: Busy, Brilliant… and Risky
Get your restaurant finances ready for the festive rush. Discover five key checks to protect your profit and cash flow before Christmas.
louise7691
Nov 73 min read


The Real Horror Story in Hospitality
Don’t let your restaurant accounts give you a fright. Discover how Profit First helps you take control of your cash flow and banish financial fear for good.
louise7691
Oct 312 min read


The Real Cost of Your Menu: How to Price for Profit Without Upsetting Customers
Discover how to calculate the true cost of your menu and price dishes for profit without alienating guests. Learn practical strategies for restaurants in the UK.
louise7691
Oct 243 min read


Profit vs Cash Flow: Why Your Restaurant Can Be Busy but Broke
Learn why your restaurant can look profitable on paper but still struggle for cash. Discover how to fix cash flow problems and create sustainable profit.
louise7691
Oct 173 min read


The Transformative Economy : What Restaurants Can Learn from Other Industries
From Patagonia to Peloton, the Transformative Economy is reshaping business. Discover how restaurants can apply these lessons to boost profit and purpose.
louise7691
Oct 103 min read


The Transformative Economy: What It Means for Hospitality Businesses
Discover how the Transformative Economy is reshaping hospitality. Learn what it means, why it matters, and how Profit First helps businesses thrive in this new era.
louise7691
Oct 33 min read


Profit First Explained: Your Questions Answered
Confused about Profit First? Discover how this simple cash flow system works, why it helps restaurants and hospitality owners, and how to get started.
louise7691
Sep 262 min read


How to Improve Restaurant Profit Margins (Without Raising Prices)
Discover proven strategies to improve restaurant profit margins without raising menu prices. Cut waste, control costs, and boost profitability with Profit First.
louise7691
Sep 193 min read


Why Discounts Can Destroy Your Restaurant’s Profit (and What to Do Instead)
Restaurant discounts slash margins and devalue your brand. Learn smarter alternatives like upselling, value-based offers, and promotions that protect profit.
louise7691
Sep 123 min read


The Real Revenue Formula for Hospitality Businesses
Learn the Real Revenue Formula for restaurants, cafés, and hospitality businesses. Discover how to calculate true revenue and take control of your profit with Profit First.
louise7691
Sep 52 min read


Profit First 5 Accounts: A Simple System for Hospitality Businesses
Discover how menu engineering can increase your UK restaurant profits through smart pricing, design, and menu optimisation. Learn Profit First strategies today.
louise7691
Aug 292 min read


Common Profit Leaks in Independent Restaurants (and How to Fix Them)
Discover how menu engineering can increase your UK restaurant profits through smart pricing, design, and menu optimisation. Learn Profit First strategies today.
louise7691
Aug 222 min read


How Menu Engineering Increases Restaurant Profits
Discover how menu engineering can increase your UK restaurant profits through smart pricing, design, and menu optimisation. Learn Profit First strategies today.
louise7691
Aug 152 min read


5 Cost Control Strategies for Restaurants
With rising food prices, increasing energy costs, and tight labour markets, maintaining profitability in the UK restaurant sector is more...
louise7691
Aug 73 min read


Food Waste - Why it Matters
The two largest costs in any hospitality business are stock, and labour. We’re going to tackle the former first - food wastage, comps &...
louise7691
Jul 239 min read


Why Inflation Doesn't Equal Growth
We have very little to celebrate in the hospitality industry at the moment, so it’s a good idea to take (and celebrate) every win that we...
louise7691
Jul 163 min read


So... What IS Profit First?
Have you ever been having a chat with your Accountant (usually about 6-9 months after your year end), and they’ve told you that you’ve...
louise7691
Jul 96 min read
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