Average Restaurant Profit Margin

Average Restaurant Profit Margin

Are you a restaurant owner wondering about profit margins? If so, you've come to the right place! In the past, profit margins in the restaurant industry would vary from 0 to 15% on average. But at present, profit margins have fluctuated between 3% to 7%. Everything is dependent on the performance of the restaurant though. Every restaurant owner has their own profit goal, but everyone appreciates an increase in the profit margin. Although it is clear that profit margins have reduced compared to the past, there are still ways you can raise yours …

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Why You Should Let Professionals Clean Your Grease Traps

Why You Should Let Professionals Clean Your Grease Traps

Does your grease trap need cleaning? Commercial kitchens require a working grease trap. Dumping oil and grease down the drain is one of the most unsustainable restaurant kitchen practices. You need a grease trap to counter blocked sewer issues and potential environmental harm. However, once you have a grease trap properly installed in your kitchen, regular cleaning is essential. This will ensure it can deliver all of its benefits. In this article, we are listing the main reasons you should contact professionals when your grease trap requires cl…

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Choosing the Right Type of Oil for Your Restaurant

Choosing the Right Type of Oil for Your Restaurant

Are you looking to find the right oil for your commercial kitchen? Fried foods are really popular. That’s why most restaurants manage to add in at least a few of the fried favorites to their menu; and if you have a burger or fried chicken joint, most of your offerings are going to be fried. All that frying requires the correct type of oil, because not every oil will be the best and most optimal oil for your commercial kitchen needs. After you pick your oil, it’s important to properly dispose of it, too. In the following paragraphs, we at Grease…

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How Do Restaurants Dispose of Cooking Oil?

How Do Restaurants Dispose of Cooking Oil?

Are you looking to dispose of your commercial kitchen’s cooking oil? Used cooking oil is one of the most common by-products of any commercial kitchen. Unfortunately, there are still restaurants that dump the used cooking oil in the surrounding environment. A more eco-conscious approach is vital in these times. Here are the top reasons why you should follow through with the proper restaurant cooking oil disposal procedures: Your commercial kitchen is going to be more efficient and problem-free There are fewer safety risks involved in the daily…

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When To Call a Grease Trap Pumping Company

When To Call a Grease Trap Pumping Company

When faced with drainage issues, especially kitchen & bathroom back-ups, restaurant owners’ immediate reaction is panic but before you jump to action, you need to know where to start with your specific issue. Calling the wrong company is a waste of time & money, which only adds to an already stressful situation. We want our customers to avoid the run-around so they can get back to business as soon as possible, which is why we created the diagram below. When to call a Grease Trap Pumping Company: If all the drains in the kitchen are bac…

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