Culinary R&D
WCE Menu Engineering/Food Cost Optimization
CH Master Project TrackerEnterpriseRestaurant Level Margin Initiative (ENTERPRISE/PARENT)RL Margin - WCE Profitability (SUB)WCE Menu Engineering/Food Cost Optimization
Support WCE breakeven through menu engineering and reduced food cost; set food cost % target
Health
Not Started
Latest Update · Apr 20, 2026
Not Started
Department
Culinary R&D
Strategic Pillar
3 OPTIMIZE PERFORMANCE
Executive Sponsor
Tom K
Owner
Matt M
IT Dependency
No
IT Roadmap
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Fiscal Year / Quarter
FY26
Timing
Need decision if we are moving forward with this or not.
Start Date
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Target End
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Budget
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Status
Not Started
Status Updates · 4
6 months running
Not StartedApr 20, 2026
In Progress/On TrackApr 20, 2026
Not StartedMar 23, 2026
3.23.26- Need decision if we are going to engage culinary R&D to reduce ave event food cost from 50%+ down to mid 40%. Getting to 45% allows a break even event at a 75% sell through vs the 94% required today.
Not StartedDec 30, 2025
Prism · Cooper’s Hawk Strategy · Mid-Year Review FY26