I know a couple of restaurant owners.One of them, who owns a Mexican restaurant, gets some supplies delivered and she goes out early every morning to select other ingredients. Since her restaurant is open 6 days a week, that means that she shops 6 days a week. I also happen to know that she buys some of her equipment at a thrift store. And yes, I eat at her place regularly.One guy owns a sandwich shop franchise. One of the terms of his franchise contract is that he has to buy EVERYTHING from the corporation. Everything. The reason for this is for the corporation to make money, of course, but it s also so that a customer will know what he s getting when he buys a sandwich from any store in this franchise. I don t know how often his stuff gets delivered.Different restaurants, and different types of restaurants, are going to differ in the answers.
They have suppliers like Sisco or PFG. They buy what they need to get through the week or until next delivery day plus a little more in case. Inventory is done so you see what you need or don t need for next order.
