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Calculate Recipe & Dish Profit Margins Instantly

Calculate your exact raw ingredient costs, plate cost, food cost percentage, and recommended menu prices for your restaurant or cafe.

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๐Ÿ“ˆ Calculated Results

Profit Margin
37.5%
Healthy Margin
Gross Profit
$30.00
Markup Percentage
60.0%
Cost vs Profit Breakdown 63% Cost / 37.5% Profit

Master Restaurant Food Cost Margins

Uncontrolled food costs are the leading cause of restaurant closures. Keeping food cost percentage between 28% and 32% ensures a healthy profit margin.

Formula

Recommended Price = Ingredient Cost / (Target Food Cost % / 100)
Food Cost % = (Ingredient Cost / Menu Price) ร— 100

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is ideal food cost percentage?

Most profitable restaurants maintain a food cost percentage between 28% and 35%.

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