Menu & Food

Menu engineering, pricing, food cost, and supplier guidance

Restaurant Food Cost Too High? 12 Ways to Fix It (2026 Guide)

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Disclosure: RestaurantLaunchpad.io is reader-supported. We may earn a commission if you buy through our links, at no extra cost to you. By Marcus Rivera | May 22, 2026 | How We Evaluate Quick Answer: If your restaurant food cost is too high, the fastest fixes are auditing portion sizes, renegotiating supplier contracts, reducing menu complexity, … Read more

How to Build a Bar Program for Your Restaurant (Step-by-Step Guide)

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Disclosure: RestaurantLaunchpad is reader-supported. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no additional cost to you. Read our editorial policy. By Marcus Rivera | May 19, 2026 | How We Evaluate Quick Answer: To build a profitable bar program, start by defining your concept (full bar, beer … Read more

Restaurant Menu Pricing Strategy: 7 Methods That Actually Work (2026)

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Disclosure: RestaurantLaunchpad is reader-supported. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no additional cost to you. Read our editorial policy. By Marcus Rivera | May 14, 2026 | How We Evaluate Quick Answer: The most effective restaurant menu pricing strategy combines cost-plus pricing as your baseline with … Read more

Menu Item Profitability Matrix: Stars, Plowhorses, Puzzles, Dogs

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Disclosure: RestaurantLaunchpad is reader-supported. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no additional cost to you. Read our editorial policy. By Marcus Rivera | May 4, 2026 | How We Evaluate Quick Answer: The menu item profitability matrix (also called menu engineering matrix) plots every dish on … Read more

Restaurant Menu Engineering: How to Price, Design & Profit From Your Menu

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Disclosure: RestaurantLaunchpad is reader-supported. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no additional cost to you. Read our full editorial policy. By Marcus Rivera | April 24, 2026 | How We Evaluate Quick Answer: A well-engineered menu can increase your gross profit per cover by 10–15% without … Read more