1: Profit & Cost Control
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What does Profit & Loss Control covers? – Gross profit margin, breakeven sales, cash flow management, electricity savings, delivery cost pitfalls, silent costs, and financial formulas
Who Is This For? – Owners who want to understand their numbers, stop hidden losses, and protect profit margins
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15th May 2026
Profits shrink? Don’t cut costs. Restructure your profit. Learn to create multiple income streams from the same dish and same space.
14th May 2026
A hidden cost eats your profit – inventory you guessed wrong. Learn how a simple pre-order method can eliminate waste.
12th May 2026
Most owners think more dishes and more promotions equal more profit. They are wrong. Learn the “less is more” strategy and the 3 things you must cut immediately.
3rd May 2026
Discover why fast cash flow beats high profit margins — and how a street stall owner bought a house with 50-cent coffee.
18th Apr 2026
Learn two key areas to cut electricity costs from day one: smart equipment design and locking in your electricity rate in the lease.
13th Apr 2026
Understand why a gross profit margin below 55% puts your restaurant at risk — and the real numbers you need to aim for.
10th Apr 2026
Discover why adding more air conditioners wastes money — and the simple exhaust fix that saves thousands.
25th Feb 2026
Learn why chasing volume with low prices is a dangerous trap — and the math behind why a small discount can wipe out your profit.
14th Feb 2026
A true story of a ramen shop that lost 30 daily orders over a RM1 packing fee — and how to avoid the same mistake.
19th Jan 2026
The Cashflow Kill Switch
Understand why a profitable restaurant can still go bankrupt — and the 3 cashflow rules every owner must follow.
18th Jan 2026
4 Numbers That Decide If Your Restaurant Succeeds
Master the 4 essential financial formulas every F&B owner must calculate to guarantee profitability.
16th Jan 2026
The Hidden Danger of a 50% Profit Margin
See how a 50% gross profit margin gets eaten up by rent, staff, and bills — and the healthy targets you actually need.
12th May 2026
Most owners think more dishes and more promotions equal more profit. They are wrong. Learn the “less is more” strategy and the 3 things you must cut immediately.
3rd May 2026
Discover why fast cash flow beats high profit margins — and how a street stall owner bought a house with 50-cent coffee.
18th Apr 2026
Learn two key areas to cut electricity costs from day one: smart equipment design and locking in your electricity rate in the lease.
13th Apr 2026
Understand why a gross profit margin below 55% puts your restaurant at risk — and the real numbers you need to aim for.
10th Apr 2026
Discover why adding more air conditioners wastes money — and the simple exhaust fix that saves thousands.
25th Feb 2026
Learn why chasing volume with low prices is a dangerous trap — and the math behind why a small discount can wipe out your profit.
14th Feb 2026
Delivery Sale Tips: One Small Mistake That Turned Profit into Loss
A true story of a ramen shop that lost 30 daily orders over a RM1 packing fee — and how to avoid the same mistake.
19th Jan 2026
The Cashflow Kill Switch
Understand why a profitable restaurant can still go bankrupt — and the 3 cashflow rules every owner must follow.
18th Jan 2026
4 Numbers That Decide If Your Restaurant Succeeds
Master the 4 essential financial formulas every F&B owner must calculate to guarantee profitability.
16th Jan 2026
The Hidden Danger of a 50% Profit Margin
See how a 50% gross profit margin gets eaten up by rent, staff, and bills — and the healthy targets you actually need.
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