Pouring Profits: How Restaurants Can Save Big on Water Costs

Restaurants nationwide are facing growing uncertainty. With food and overall costs climbing, owners and managers are finding creative ways to reduce expenses and manage their spending more efficiently.

While this uncertainty may seem like a challenge, it also offers restaurateurs the opportunity to step back and look at the factors that may be eating away at their bottom line. One often-overlooked area is water consumption. From managing actual water use to reducing waste tied to drinking water, restaurants have a significant opportunity to save money and minimize unnecessary spending. 

A new report highlights the need to assess this spending, with operators spending 34 percent more on food than last year. Adjusting menu prices may have worked in the past, but it’s no longer enough to offset rising costs. Owners and operators need to focus on back-of-house spending to find ways to reduce expenses.

While costs may have gone up, nearly a third of operators said they had observed a…