Beyond the Plate: How Smart Recipe Costing Drives Restaurant Profitability

Let's go into more detail about why recipe conversions are important - and what you can do about them if math isn’t your favorite subject.

From waste and shrinkage to trimming and quality, each element plays a pivotal role in the true cost of an ingredient.

From conceptualization to costing, these six essential skills set the stage for effective menu development and can help you build dining experiences that leave a lasting impression.

Even a 1–2% improvement in food cost can lead to thousands of dollars in annual savings. But to get there, you need the right systems and tools in place.

Controlling recipe costs isn’t just about knowing what a dish costs to make—it’s about understanding how your entire menu performs

Explore how to set, understand, and optimize your food cost using both actual and theoretical calculations

Explore the essentials of food cost management, the critical differences between actual and theoretical costs, and how small changes can make a significant impact on your bottom line.

This blog explores the gap between functionality and flexibility in chef recipe software—and how meez lets you write recipes your way while unlocking powerful operational insights.

Here’s a look at what’s new, what’s better, and what’s been fixed in meez so far in 2025.