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Delivery & Takeout Menu Engineering_ Fees, Packaging Cost, and Profitable Item Rules

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February 15, 2026

Delivery & Takeout Menu Engineering: Fees, Packaging Cost, and Profitable Item Rules

Delivery and takeout can look like “extra sales” on the surface, but the math is often harsher than dine-in. Third-party commissions, promotional spend, payment processing..

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How to Raise Menu Prices Without Losing Customers

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January 31, 2026

How to Raise Menu Prices Without Losing Customers (Operator Playbook)

Raising menu prices can feel risky, especially when regulars know your core items by heart. But customers rarely leave because of price change. Customers leave when..

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How to Calculate Plate Cost and Protect Profit - ERC Blog

Restaurant

January 15, 2026

Restaurant Recipe Costing: How to Calculate Plate Cost and Protect Profit

Picture this. It’s Friday night, the dining room is full, the kitchen is humming, and that new signature dish is flying out the pass. You should be thrilled. Instead, you’re doing..

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December 31, 2025

The Secret to Scalable Menus for Multi-Unit Restaurants

If you have one restaurant, a menu can be a little chaotic and still work. Someone on the team remembers the quirks, someone else knows the “real” portion even if the recipe card is fuzzy, and the kitchen can quietly compensate when an ingredient..

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Seasonal Menu Engineering Guide by ERC

Restaurant

December 17, 2025

Seasonal Menu Engineering: Limited-Time Offers That Drive Repeat Visits

In today’s fast-paced restaurant industry, keeping your menu fresh and exciting is more than just a trend; it’s a proven strategy to drive customer engagement and repeat visits..

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November 30, 2025

Rearranging for Revenue: Why Menu Placement Matters More Than You Think

If you’ve ever watched a guest scan a menu, you’ll notice something fascinating: they don’t actually read it. They skim. They float. They land on whatever feels easy, familiar, or visually..

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Expert Consultation – Smart Tactics for Restaurant Business Plan

Every process and project requires full-proof planning to understand the potential intricacies on the way and to be prepared in advance to handle them gracefully.

If you’re minding to open a restaurant business or already running one, a restaurant business plan from professional restaurant consultants can help you automate your revenue and success simultaneously.

Well, success isn’t forever but can be if you consistently work hard after achieving one. Let’s know how insightful business planning can help you establish your restaurant business.

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Marissa Charles
General Manager, Lena’s Roti & Doubles

\”I have worked with Tom throughout my 10+ years with Quiznos Canada Restaurant Corporation. As I was VP Design & Construction we regularly dealt with various issues in existing and new restaurants. During this time, I appreciated Toms restaurant knowledge\”

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Devon Patel
Co-Founder, Juice to Go

\”If you need a restaurant consultant, ERC is the best choice. Tom Missios and his team go above and beyond with passion, detail, and industry expertise. From food concepts to chef selection, they guided me every step. I’m grateful for their support and highly recommend ERC\”

Tracy McNeil
Operations Lead.Fin City Fish & Chips

\”ERC didn’t just give advice—they rolled up their sleeves and worked through our operational bottlenecks. Their team helped us improve prep times, staff scheduling, and even vendor negotiations. We’re now running leaner and serving faster.\”

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