Operating expenses are essential daily business costs, separate from production expenses. Reducing operating expenses can increase profitability, but cuts must not harm quality. Operating profit is ...

Nothing eats into a quick-service restaurant’s profits faster than labor and food expenses, each accounting for up to 33 percent of a restaurant’s sales, according to the National Restaurant ...

Learn how gross margin and operating margin differ in assessing a company's profitability to inform investment decisions.

Research from Kaufman Hall's January 2025 report shows median year-to-date operating margins fell from 1.8% to 1.7%, while total expenses rose 4.7%, highlighting the need for data-driven strategies ...