Restaurants face numerous challenges in managing their budgets. Overhead expenses, such as labor and rent, contribute to tight margins. The cost of ingredients has risen sharply, further complicating the situation.

A series called "What's That Cost?" provides insight into the expenses associated with creating a specific dish. This series examines the various costs, including ingredients and utilities, that factor into the price of a meal.

Further details about the costs of making a particular wagyu smash burger are available, including a breakdown of the expenses involved in its creation.