Forecasting the True Cost of a Lease: Rent Escalation Modeling for Breweries
Rent that increases at a compounding rate can quietly add thousands of dollars to your total out-of-pocket cost over the course of a lease. That’s why it’s critical to forecast how your rent will grow when evaluating lease options.
Auditing Your Brewery’s Hidden Lease Costs
Triple-net expenses like taxes, insurance, and maintenance can easily equal 30% to 50% of your rent. Perhaps even more. Asking your landlord for an itemized breakdown (from the past couple of years or so) is a smart move. Take a few minutes to scan the details and look for anything that stands out - big year-over-year jumps or pass-through costs that don’t make sense.
Pricing Beer for Profit: How to Maximize Margins in Different Markets
Your beer’s price sensitivity will vary depending on where it’s distributed. You have to know the market—and what its tolerance is for higher-priced beers. Then, measure this against not only the cost of goods sold (COGS), but also the shipping cost to get it there.