Food Cost vs. Prime Cost: What’s the Difference?
Restaurant operators spend a lot of time looking at percentages. Food cost is up. Labor is down. One location is right on target while another is suddenly several points off.
The tricky part is...
Melissa Evans
Content Marketing Manager, Buyers Edge Platform
Melissa Evans is the Content Marketing Manager for Buyers Edge Platform with over six years of experience in the foodservice industry. She creates strategic content designed to help multi-unit operators boost profitability, streamline operations, and stay ahead in a competitive market. Her goal? To turn complex industry challenges into clear, actionable insights. And when she’s not writing about margins and menu strategy, she’s probably thinking about her next snack.
Recent Posts by Melissa Evans
Buying Foods in Bulk: A Guide for Multi-Location Restaurants
Is buying foods in bulk actually saving your multi-unit restaurant money—or quietly creating waste, storage headaches, and hidden costs across every location?
If you run more than one restaurant,...
How to Maintain Cleanliness in Restaurants Across Every Location
Cleanliness in restaurants is essential for protecting food safety, creating consistent guest experiences, and maintaining brand standards across every location.
Running one clean restaurant takes...