There have been far too many negative headlines lately: rising energy costs are impacting businesses across the country. Restaurants, in particular, are feeling the pinch of rising utility bills. In fact, rising energy costs can account for up to a third of a restaurant’s total operating expenses! In the News: Here is just a sampling...

Some consider restaurant utility and operational costs to be a foregone conclusion.  But restaurant owners have more control over costs than they think. All restaurant owners can adopt measures for minimizing the energy consumption of their establishment and reducing related costs. Highly effective restaurant cost control is achieved when restaurant owners, managers, and employees work...