Revenue Management Notes

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Page 1: Currency Notes

• Introduction of a currency note design typical in American monetary system.
• Notable elements included:
  • Denomination: "FOR ALL DEBTS, PUBLIC AND PRIVATE"
  • Legal Tender disclaimer
  • Date prominently displayed as "JULY 4, 1770"
  • Federal Reserve indication.

Page 2: Learning Objectives

• Objectives outlined for the session:
  • Describe the impact of sales on profitability after breakeven.
  • List three goals of sales control.
  • Explain strategies for increasing cover counts in food service.
  • Identify factors that influence average check amounts and methods to enhance them.
  • Provide examples of effective revenue control strategies.

Page 3: Goals of Sales Control

• Three main goals detailed:
  • Optimize number of sales (cover counts)
  • Measure: Cover counts as a key metric.
  • Maximize profit (once guests are present)
  • Measure: Guest average check.
  • Control revenue (considering food & beverage served)
  • Measure: Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) and internal audits.

Page 4: Optimizing Cover Counts

• Strategies discussed for improving cover counts include:
  • Capacity Management
  • Reservation Management
  • Time Management
  • Menu Management
  • Price Management
  • Décor
  • Service Standards
  • Customer Perception

Page 5: Capacity Management

• Definition: "The capacity of a service firm…"
  • Highest quantity of output possible given time, staffing, facilities, and equipment.
• Key constraints impacting capacity:
  • Number, size, and arrangement of tables.
  • Kitchen facilities.
  • Staff availability.
  • Parking.
• Measurement tool: RevPASH (Revenue Per Available Seat Hour).

Page 6: Effects of Capacity on the Restaurant

• Empty (Under Capacity):

  • 0% to 40% occupancy leads to:
  • Erosion of profit.
  • Costs > revenues.
  • Lack of atmosphere.
  • Staff dissatisfaction.

• Optimum Capacity (60% to 80%):

  • 60% to 100% occupancy ensures:
  • Profitable business model.
  • Staff engagement.
  • Positive atmosphere & customer satisfaction.

• Full to Over Capacity:

  • 100%+ occupancy often results in:
  • Stretched staff.
  • Customer displeasure.
  • Quality of service reductions.

Page 7: Reservation Management

• Strategies to optimize guest counts during elevated demand include:
  • Distributing guests throughout non-peak times.
  • Utilizing virtual & in-person walk-ins and waitlists.
  • Implementing overbooking practices.
  • Addressing no-shows effectively.

Page 8: Time Management

• Importance of managing table occupancy times.
  • Faster table turnover increases guest seating capacity.
  • Identify bottlenecks at various service points (e.g., front door, bar, first course).

Page 9: Menu Management

• Homogenous Products:
  • Products too similar, price becomes the key deciding factor.
• Differentiated Goods:
  • Unique menu offerings create customer preferences.
• Signature Items:
  • Specialty menu items designed to boost sales volume.

Page 10: Price Management

• Price competition leads to significant sales volume implications.
  • Low price correlates with high sales in similar offerings.
• Objective: Maintain a high perceived value irrespective of actual price.

Page 11: Décor Management

• Décor serves to distinguish one restaurant from another.
  • Must appeal to the targeted market segment.
• The impact of the restaurant management on decor choices discussed.

Page 12: Service Standards

• Customers choose restaurants based on desired service levels and occasion.
  • Guests’ expectations influence check averages and service standards.
  • Importance of consistency in service delivery outlined.

Page 13: Customer Perception Management

• Discussed the factors influencing customer perception:
  • Perceived Value:
  • Quality of menu items and service.
  • 80 / 20 Rule:
  • Addressing the power of loyal customers.
  • Lifetime Customer Value and Word of Mouth implications highlighted.

Page 14: Strategies for Maximizing Profit

• Focus on keeping guests in the restaurant to maximize sales.
• Areas of focus:
  • Pricing strategies.
  • Effective salesmanship by staff (Front of House).

Page 15: Pricing Products Properly

• Cost is a pivotal factor in setting sales prices.
• Restaurants with differentiated offerings can adapt prices more easily.
• Correct pricing should align with creating acceptable sales volumes.

Page 16: Importance of the Menu in Maximizing Profits

• The menu as the primary tool for sales enhancement.
• Functions of the menu:
  • Suggestive selling techniques (e.g., pairing sides/wines).
  • Bundling and add-ons considered for menu design.

Page 17: Sales Techniques for Profit Maximization

• Strategies discussed for elevating average checks include:
  • Knowledge of available products and services.
  • Personalized experience for guests.
  • Understanding guest preferences and needs.

Page 18: Revenue Control Defined

• Purpose of revenue control:
  • To ensure that all food & beverage served generates appropriate revenue for the business.

Page 19: Controlling Revenue

• Methods discussed:
  • Use of duplicate copies of guest checks ("dupe").
  • Comparison between Point of Sale (POS) systems and handwritten duplicates.

Page 20: Revenue Control Documentation

• Key elements for documenting revenue:
  • Sales comparisons: "items sold" vs. "items used."
  • Accuracy in pricing.
  • Tracking of voided items.
  • Considerations for comped food & beverage services.

Page 21: Reports to Aid in Revenue Control

• Essential reports mentioned:
  • Daily Cash & Sales Report.
  • Menu Items Sales/Inventory sheets.
  • Void Reports.
  • Comp, promo, and Guest Service Associate Reports.

Page 22: Additional Sales to Compensate for Loss

• Calculation example:
  • If a $250 bottle of wine (cost) is stolen and the establishment averages a profit of 5%, the formula to determine needed additional sales to recover loss:
  • Needed Sales = Cost of Loss / Profit Percent
  • ext{Needed Sales} = rac{250}{0.05} = 5000
  • Thus, the establishment needs to generate an additional $5,000 in sales to offset the loss of the stolen wine.