Managing Staff

Paying staff can be the biggest expense of any business so it's important to have an efficient system to manage your staff and help you increase revenue but also save costs for your takeaway business.

Understand Peak Hours

When you have enough staff on hand during your busiest times, there is less of a need for employees to work longer. This can help to save costs by reducing the need for overtime pay, reducing your labour costs and keeping your budget in check.

Understand Slow Periods

Overstaffing can be another detrimental factor to the costs of your takeaway business. Scheduling the right number of staff for slower periods can prevent overstaffing, saving you money without compromising quality service.

Training Staff

Well-trained staff can work more efficiently and productively. By providing regular training sessions, you can help your employees become more skilled and confident, which will reduce mistakes, wastage, and increase the quality of the food.

In conclusion, understanding your peak hours and having staff working accordingly is not only important for increasing revenue but also for saving costs in your takeaway business. By scheduling your staff properly, you can reduce labor costs, all overall improve your bottom line and keep your business profitable over the long term.

Reduce the size of your menu

An effective way to cut down on expenses is by streamlining your menu. While it can be tempting to offer a wide variety of dishes to appeal to a broad customer base, having a smaller menu can actually benefit your bottom line in several ways.

having a smaller menu results in…

• Perfecting the dishes you do offer.
• Reduce waste
• Ability to predict exactly how much of an ingredient you’ll need
• Reduces labour costs
• Speed up service times
• Reduce errors or delays in preparation

To sum up, having a smaller menu can be a smart and effective way to save costs for your business. This approach can lead to happier customers due to faster service and higher quality dishes. Additionally, it can provide you with more clarity, less stress, and more profits. Therefore, it's worth considering streamlining your menu to achieve these benefits and run a more efficient operation.

Reduce packaging costs

Reducing food packaging costs can be an effective way for takeaway business owners to cut down on expenses.

1. Find the most affordable suppliers, It is essential to research and compare different suppliers to ensure you get the best value for your money. By finding the most affordable supplier, you can save a considerable amount of money on packaging costs.

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2. Eco-friendly packaging not only helps you to save the environment but can also save you money.  For example, investing in compostable or reusable packaging options can be more affordable in the long run.

3. Buying packaging materials in bulk. When you purchase in bulk, you can save money on individual packaging units and lower shipping costs. (we offer free shipping with orders over €150. This will ultimately help you reduce the overall cost of packaging per order.

Reduce waste

A great way to minimise food waste is by using a recipe cost calculator. Using excel to try figure out your recipe costs can be inaccurate due to human error, to help with portion control and by encouraging staff to use all ingredients efficiently.

Recipe Cost Calculator is a great option for takeaway businesses of all sizes.

Food waste is inevitable for takeaway businesses no matter how much you try to reduce it and that's why we strongly encourage businesses to partner with the Irish social enterprise food cloud to reduce our food waste as a country. 

In conclusion

In today's age of increasing costs of gas, utilities and day-to-day running of your business, it is essential to reduce costs where possible with your takeaway business. By managing your staff effectively, reducing the size of your menu, reducing packaging costs, and minimizing food waste, you can save a considerable amount of money while maintaining the quality of your food and service. These cost-saving measures can ultimately lead to higher profits and the long-term success of your business. As a responsible business owner, it's also essential to partner with organizations such as FoodCloud to reduce food waste and contribute to a sustainable future for all.

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