Resources for keeping foodservice costs lower and profits higher This e-text is the sixth edition of Food and Beverage Cost Control . It shares tools and resources with students and managers within the industry. Comprehensive information is provided on how to control costs and improve profit margins. Specific topics covered in the e-book include managing the cost of labor, planning for profit, creating sales forecasts, and purchasing and receiving. The role of food and beverage sanitation, production, and service methods are also discussed.