Menu Engineering

Menu Engineering

⭐ How Nutrition Analysis Supports Menu Engineering

1. Identifies High-Cost / Low-Yield Items

Nutrition analysis reveals:

  • True portion sizes

  • Ingredient usage

  • High-cost items
    Restaurant owners can then adjust recipes for profitability without sacrificing quality.


2. Improves Portion Consistency

Inconsistent portioning = lost profits.
Standardized recipes prevent over-serving.


3. Supports “Healthy Menu” Expansion

Nutrition data allows you to safely claim:

  • High-protein

  • Low-calorie

  • Low-sodium

  • Gluten-free

These items often carry higher margins.


4. Reduces Waste

With accurate ingredient weights and nutrient data, chefs can:

  • Right-size portions

  • Reduce trim loss

  • Predict weekly usage

  • Plan ordering more effectively


5. Makes Menus More Attractive to Customers

Nutrition-forward menus attract health-conscious diners and online orders.


⭐ Want Menu Engineering Support?

United Food Labs provides:

  • Recipe analysis

  • Menu costing

  • Nutrition analysis

  • Allergen reports

  • Standardized documentation

Perfect for restaurants & meal prep brands.

📞 818-749-2751
📩 info@unitedfoodlabs.com