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Founder stories and practical advice on running a more profitable independent restaurant.
Founder Story
Why I Built ProfitLens
After running her own cafe, Sophie Zakariadze built ProfitLens to give independent US restaurants the menu profitability analysis big chains take for granted.
Sophie Zakariadze · 6 min read
CFO's Guide
Most Restaurant Owners Already Know What's Wrong
Independent restaurant owners have strong instincts about what is hurting their profit. A CFO explains how to turn those instincts into numbers that fix it.
Leli Chelidze · 7 min read
Guide
Is Your Menu Working for You Or Against You?
A practical introduction to menu engineering: the four item categories, how to spot dishes that look fine but aren't, and a 90-day plan to fix the leaks.
ProfitLens Team · 6 min read