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Why isn’t my tuckshop making a profit?

School tuckshops are small food businesses, and as such must implement best practice financial management to be viable.

Making a profit is a high priority for most tuckshops, but there is no “one size fits all” approach, and usually more than one factor is affecting your bottom line.

This useful resource outlines some reasons to consider when determining if your tuckshop could or should be making a profit.

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Why isn't my tuckshop making a profit?
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