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278 publications · 278 new this week · last checked Sep 11, 2026
Member dining satisfaction is decided in the kitchen, not the dining room. Club Benchmarking's 2026 F&B whitepaper shows what separates strong club F&B programs from average ones.
Food & beverage in clubs is a business, not a budget problem. This whitepaper breaks down the F&B model, break-even, and the levers that drive member value
How much do private club GMs make? Executive compensation in private clubs. Private club payroll. Club controller CFO, Director of Golf, Executive Chef
Food and beverage in private clubs. 2025 whitepaper explains F&B impact on club financial outcomes. is club food and beverage an amenity or profit center?
Board Performance Outcomes reflect healthy club governance. Survey questions were weighed against respondent perspectives on board performance outcomes.
Whitepaper on the general state of financial management in clubs, and the industry's understanding of roles and responsibilities for the Head of Finance.
Prioritizing low payments over total cost of debt over time is short-sighted. Focus on assuring capital income is sufficient to service the club's debt.
Clubs need debt repayment sources that also fund other capital needs during amortization period. Use debt as a component of a comprehensive capital plan.
The 2024 Club Benchmarking Governance Report explores nominations and succession planning perspectives and practices in the private club industry.
The 2023 Club Governance Survey Report explores alignment and understanding of best practices among 1,200 board members and managers from 801 clubs.
2020 Whitepaper on food and beverage profitability in the club industry and the pervasive debate over food and beverage subsidies. Club food and beverage.
Financial impact of COVID-19 in the club industry. Framework for strategic response to short-term and long-term impact on club finance. Club business model
Whitepaper on measuring capital health in the club industry. Club capital planning. Club capital reserves. Capital assessment in country clubs.
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