Title
Using the contribution margin aspect of menu engineering to enhance financial results
Abstract
Managing food service operations to achieve a specific food cost percentage has long been a fundamental principle of the restaurant business. Management bonuses and other rewards are often based on achieving these predetermined goals. Available tools such as menu engineering and contribution margin, although sound in theory, are not frequently used. Demonstrates the use of menu engineering and contribution margin concepts in terms of customers served. Concludes that the goal of any restaurant should be to apply marketing techniques based on menu engineering and contribution margin concepts in order to achieve the highest possible financial results. © 1997, MCB UP Limited
Publication Date
7-1-1997
Publication Title
International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management
Volume
9
Issue
4
Number of Pages
161-167
Document Type
Article
Personal Identifier
scopus
DOI Link
https://doi.org/10.1108/09596119710185846
Copyright Status
Unknown
Socpus ID
84986067902 (Scopus)
Source API URL
https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84986067902
STARS Citation
Lebruto, Stephen M.; Quain, William; and Ashley, Robert A., "Using the contribution margin aspect of menu engineering to enhance financial results" (1997). Scopus Export 1990s. 2983.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/scopus1990/2983