Texas Restaurant Terms And Definitions

Cash-In Sheet A cash-in is a counting procedure used to account for all money during an employee's shift. Waste Factor A percentage added to food cost percentages to account for small amount's of necessary waste. ABCD Award An award given by restaurants to employees who go above and beyond in their work to encourage them to excel in their work. Paid-Outs Money taken from the register to purchase items with cash for the restaurant. Point Of Distinction What makes you different from your competitors (menu, decor, prices, etc.). Cost Of Goods The weekly total dollar usage of all inventoried items in the restaurant. Market Penetration Opening a new restaurant in an area where your restaurant concept and name have little to no recognition. Fixed Costs Costs that do not vary with sales, instead they are necessary expenditures. Net Sales This is the actual dollar amount of all items sold, excluding sales tax. Curb Sign A sign placed outside your business, allowing you to place specials, menus or artwork.