Stop hidden losses before they grow
Where is your money actually going?
In this episode of No Reservations, Kasey Anton breaks down the three biggest cost leaks that quietly drain profit in almost every restaurant. These are the areas where money slips away the fastest, even in busy restaurants.
Kasey walks through how to identify these leaks, what numbers to look at, and the simple ways to start fixing them so you can protect your margins and take control of your business.
✅ You’ll learn:
✅ The three biggest cost leak areas in restaurants
✅ Why food and beverage costs need constant attention
✅ How to spot labor inefficiencies and correct them
✅ What to look for when occupancy costs are too high
✅ Why small percentage changes can significantly impact profit
🧠 Action steps to try this week
- Review your latest P&L and identify your food, labor, and occupancy percentages
- Compare your actual costs to your target business model
- Check for inventory issues that may be inflating food cost
- Look at labor trends across recent months to spot inconsistencies
- Identify one area where you can reduce a cost percentage this month
Go deeper with Kasey’s tools
- 📘 Buy the Book — Profit First for Restaurants
- 🧠 Take the Online Course — learn how to apply the method step by step
- 📝 Download Free Tools — calculators, templates, and guides
- 🎓 Get Certified — become a Restaurant Accountant Certified Consultant
- 🌐 Visit the Website — explore more resources and training
