The costs of running a bar represent a significant challenge for entrepreneurs in the sector. Between rent, staff, utilities, waste management, and accounting , annual expenses easily exceed €30,000. While some of these costs are unavoidable, there are strategies you can adopt to reduce them .
One of the first areas to consider is the choice of equipment . The equipment used in the bar has a significant impact on both food costs and energy costs. Therefore, choosing efficient equipment that is suited to the business's financial needs is crucial to ensuring significant savings.
The solutions offered by Techfood are an excellent example of this. These proposals aim to reduce consumption and waste, thus contributing to more efficient and sustainable bar management. Let's take a closer look at how these solutions can be integrated into daily operations to optimize overall costs and improve the bar's profitability.
1. Lower food cost than other solutions on the market
When managing costs for a bar, the first essential step is always an accurate calculation of food costs. This parameter should never be underestimated as it represents a cornerstone for the establishment's financial control. The cost of each individual dish forms the basis for learning how to save and optimize resources .
When calculating food costs, it's important to consider several key elements. As we previously explained in one of our articles , it's essential to include the cost of raw materials, labor, and a percentage of additional overhead costs. This detailed analysis provides a comprehensive overview of the factors that influence the final cost of the dishes served.
However, calculations alone are not enough. It is equally crucial to evaluate the best solutions available on the market based on the proposed food cost. A telling example is Bubble Waffle Techfood , which stands out from its competitors with an incredible food cost of just €0.40 , compared to the €1.43 of other manufacturers. This solution offers a significant advantage: with 1 kg of food mix, you can obtain 14 portions , compared to just 8 pieces per kg with other options. Thanks to this formula, savings are more than half, thus contributing to more efficient and profitable management of the café.
2. Total elimination of waste with on-demand preparation
Waste management is a crucial variable in a bar's costs . Often, a high level of unsold inventory is the result of careless spending, an overly broad assortment, and the desire to increase sales at all costs. Waste generation is a direct consequence of a strategy that aims to oversell, without carefully considering actual sales volumes.
To minimize waste and ensure a zero-waste operation, it's essential to optimize the procurement process and limit product assortment. However, this expense can be further reduced by choosing the right equipment, such as Rondò Unika . Equipped with 6 plates, Rondò Unika allows you to prepare piadinas, crêpes, pancakes, waffles, donuts, and wafers on demand , thus eliminating the risk of overproduction or excessive stockpiling of ready-made products, which could end up being rejected.
Another cost-saving advantage for the bar is Rondò Unika's ease of use. This eliminates the need for highly qualified staff, further reducing staffing costs.
3. Efficiency in cooking for lower energy consumption
According to the Italian Federation of Public Establishments , the average electricity consumption of bars and restaurants amounts to approximately 26,000 kWh per single business , almost ten times the annual consumption of an Italian family. This figure underscores the importance of adopting new, more efficient technologies to reduce environmental impact and contain energy costs .
Contrary to popular belief, investing in equipment upgrades can significantly reduce consumption and optimize a bar's operating costs. Techfood's Combi Line offers three different countertop solutions suitable for both small and large bars.
Combi Wave and Combi Wave Smart , the latter representing the space-saving version of the former, combine cutting-edge technologies such as infrared, impingement, and microwaves to ensure cooking up to 10 times faster than other ovens. Thanks to ultra-fast cooking, it is possible to minimize energy consumption , achieving significant savings on the bill. Furthermore, as confirmed by chef Eugenia Botti , both Combi Wave and Combi Wave Smart can cook in standby mode, using the residual heat to dry and prepare vegetable chips.
Ultimately, efficient food and utility cost management can be easily achieved by adopting the right equipment . If you think the solutions presented in this article might be right for your needs, please contact us for further information .