Menu Margin Review | Poplar Way Analytics

Purpose

Menu prices often stay fixed while ingredient costs move. This quarterly review shows which sellers are quietly losing margin and which remain stable despite vendor increases — using your actual invoices, not commodity index estimates.

How it differs from a food-cost audit

We focus on the items that drive volume, not every SKU in the walk-in. Recipe cards are checked against observed prep during an optional two-hour kitchen visit. Where yield differs from the card, we note the variance and recalculate margin accordingly.

Typical clients

Chains with seasonal menus, central kitchens supplying multiple concepts, or operators who renegotiate supplier contracts annually and need a baseline before talks begin.

Next step

Share your top-selling item list and most recent supplier invoice batch. We confirm scope and timing within three business days.