Discontinued — last reported Q2 '18
Products & Services · Cost Direct Labor
Product — Cost Direct Labor
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ3 2015
Last reportedQ2 2018
How to read this metric
An increase in this metric as a percentage of revenue may signal rising labor costs, inefficient scheduling, or wage inflation, while a decrease suggests improved labor productivity or optimized staffing models.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the total direct labor expenses incurred within the restaurant operations segment, encompassing w...
Peer comparison
This is a standard metric across the full-service restaurant industry, often compared against peers using labor cost as a percentage of sales to benchmark operational leverage.
Metric ID:
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does product — cost direct labor mean?
- The total cost of wages and benefits for employees directly involved in preparing and serving food at restaurant locations.