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Many hoteliers and restaurateurs closely monitor their labour and food costs, but there is a third expense category rising steadily each month that often goes unaudited and rarely optimised: energy and utility costs. Hospitality energy costs in 2026 are at an all-time high for the industry. Electricity, gas, and water have become significant operating expenses for any food and beverage business. Unlike labour or food costs, many operators lack clear benchmarks for what they should be paying,...

Where are your cost leaks affecting margins? Wage costs receive a great deal of attention when it comes to business expenses. If you want to better understand where your profits may be eroding, start by examining your labour bill. In reality, for many hospitality operators, wages represent the largest expense on their books. By 2026, with ongoing award wage increases and penalty rates applicable during peak trading periods, hospitality staff costs will absorb profits faster than many...

Why is my margin shrinking? Your customers are not eating or drinking more than before, so why do your margins continue to shrink? This is one of the most common - and frustrating - issues facing hospitality operators today. Most of the time, it isn’t one major problem causing the loss of profitability. Instead, it’s dozens of small issues happening simultaneously, creating a problem known as F&B cost creep. In this article, we’ll explain exactly how and where money leaks in hospitality...