Hidden Costs Operators Forget to Budget For

The sneaky line items that blow up openings.

Budget Line Items People Miss

  • After-hours install labor and overtime.
  • Freight surcharges, liftgate fees, and site access.
  • Fire suppression (not included in hood price).
  • Start-up, calibration, and staff training days.
  • Smallwares and consumables to actually run day one.

Budgeting isn’t sexy, but it’s the difference between opening smooth or opening stressed.