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Food Cost Calculator
Calculate food cost percentage
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About this tool
Keep your restaurant profitable with proper food cost management. Calculate the percentage of revenue that goes to food costs for any menu item.
The industry target is typically 25-35% food cost - use this tool to stay on track.
How to use it
- 1 Enter ingredient costs
- 2 Enter menu selling price
- 3 Click calculate
- 4 See your food cost percentage
What you get
- Control food costs
- Improve profitability
- Optimize menu pricing
- Track cost trends
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