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Food cost. The sound of those words is enough to send a chill up the spines of the most intrepid chefs. Blood pressures are raised by it. Bonuses are forfeited because of it. Careers hinge on it. It is undoubtedly one of the most sensitive topics in the industry.

People who open their own restaurant typically possess an abundance of highly desirable traits and skills. Almost without exception these entrepreneurs are optimistic, self-starters, risk-takers, incredibly hard workers, creative, and action-oriented.

After 20 years in the restaurant industry, fifteen as an independent owner/operator and the last five as a consultant, I have experienced and observed just about every type of financial problem imaginable.