October cost check: potatoes and tomatoes up, daily prime cost in focus
MarginEdge's October report says operator food costs averaged 29% of sales in September, with potato and tomato prices rising sharply. It recommends checking prime cost daily and planning ahead for holiday catering demand.
Why it matters for directors: Commodity swings show up in your cost per meal right away; re-cost recipes that rely heavily on potatoes or tomatoes before holiday menus are locked.
Source: MarginEdge ↗