Chapter 4

Busy today, but busy enough to break even?

Hôm nay đông, nhưng đã đủ để huề vốn chưa?

The chapter's question

How much must my restaurant sell each day to cover costs?

Big idea

Knowing how much you must sell each day to break even makes every decision during the day easier.

In this chapter

  1. Part 4.1

    Fixed Cost per Day

    Averaged out, what does my restaurant cost each day even if it sells nothing?

  2. Part 4.2

    Average Margin per Bill

    How many dong does an average bill leave behind?

  3. Part 4.3

    Bills Needed per Day

    So how many bills a day do I need?

  4. Part 4.4

    Which Weekday Loses

    Which day of the week does my restaurant trade below break-even?

The reading for this chapter is inside Conan School

This chapter has 4 readings, with case stories and exercises. Chapter 1 of Cash In, Cash Out is free to read right here.

Read in Conan School

Chapters of Cash In, Cash Out

  1. 1.Does a small shop really need financial statements?
  2. 2.How can a profitable shop still run out of cash?
  3. 3.Is the money in the till mine, or the shop's?
  4. 4.Busy today, but busy enough to break even?
  5. 5.Why is borrowing when the shop is short so risky?