85/15 prep rule

An F&B operations rule of thumb: prep 85% of expected demand before service starts and produce the remaining 15% on-the-fly. Lower than 85% and quality drops as line cooks rush; higher and waste rises sharply if forecast is wrong.

What is 85/15 prep rule used for in F&B operations?

In multi-outlet restaurant and F&B operations, 85/15 prep rule is an essential component — directly affecting service speed, order accuracy and margin. See the related terms below to understand where it fits in the broader stack.

How does LOOP support 85/15 prep rule?

LOOP supports 85/15 prep rule natively in its POS + KDS + inventory platform for Vietnamese F&B chains — no plugin or third-party integration required. It's one reason multi-outlet operators pick LOOP as their primary operations system.

Related terms

  • Demand forecasting — Using historical sales, day-of-week patterns, weather and events to predict how many of each item you'll sell tomorrow. Accurate forecasting reduces over-prep waste and stockouts; AI-driven forecasts typically beat manager intuition by 15–25% on volatile menus.

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