The Hidden Profit Center Most Restaurant Operators Overlook Smart Operators Are Looking Beyond Food Costs. Here's Why. Ask any restaurant owner, food truck operator, caterer, or café manager what keeps them up at night, and you'll likely hear the same answers: "Food costs are up." "Labor is getting more expensive." "Margins are shrinking." "How do I make more money?"

Washington’s hospitality industry has weathered recessions, labor shortages, rising labor costs, inflation, supply chain disruptions, and the devastating impact of the pandemic. But according to leaders across the state, the current business climate may represent one of the industry’s most defining moments yet. During a recent statewide industry presentation hosted by the Washington Hospitality Association, restaurant operators, hospitality professionals, and business leaders