TY - BOOK AU - Ranario, Cheresse A. AU - Marcelino, April Ann S. AU - Quezon, Judith C. AU - Branzuela, Verne Maye P. AU - Conde, Raiza Jill M. AU - Veloso, Eizyl Gabrielle D. TI - Cost management practices of selected restaurants in Mandaue City PY - 2024/// CY - Cebu City, Philippines PB - University of Cebu-Banilad, KW - Cost management KW - Cost planning KW - Cost control and evaluation KW - Restaurant costs KW - Descriptive-survey research KW - Mandaue City N1 - Includes bibliographic references and appendices; Adult N2 - Cost management is critical in the restaurant industry. Aside from having complex activities and processes, it is given that almost each of their activities creates cost and can be more costly. This study determined the cost management practices of the restaurant in Mandaue City. Compared to those constantly breaking down and consuming extra pesos, the proposed cost management simplified guide can help restaurants identify activities that run smoothly and stay within budget,. It also provides strategies to manage the costs, enabling the restaurants to meet their financial targets ER -