One way a restaurant can save money on purchases is buying food provisions in bulk. By buying in large quantities, including palates, crates and cases, a restaurant can save on average from a couple of hundred to a couple of thousand dollars.Some restaurant owners may be concerned about storage space, but by rearranging the space you have in your backstock, you will be able to easily store the bulk items you purchase for your restaurant.
Instructions
1. Assess what space you can make for your bulk purchases in a storage area. You may even share your storage area with your restaurant office.
2. Install commercial grade, stainless steel shelving to store your items. According to most states' health departments, you cannot store food items, even if they are in a can or box, directly on the floor. They must be stored at least six inches off the floor.
3. Purchase a bulk cost club membership for businesses. The cost of these business memberships can cost about $100, but you will find, if you consistently purchase pantry goods by the case like mayonnaise, pasta and paper goods, the cost of the membership can be defrayed in a couple months.
4. Negotiate with your normal pantry vendor's prices on buying in bulk. If you normally buy a case from your vendor, ask how much of a discount you could get if you purchased two cases.
5. Ask if your vendor has any excess inventory; you could benefit from a possible discount.
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