Food Cost Percentage Calculator

Calculate your food cost percentage and profit margins. Essential for restaurants, caterers, and food businesses.

Ingredient Cost ($)

Total cost of ingredients for one serving

Menu Price ($)

What you charge customers

Industry Standard

Most restaurants aim for 25-35% food cost. Lower is better for profitability, but quality matters too. Fast casual: 25-28%, Fine dining: 30-35%.

How to Use This Tool

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Enter your total ingredient cost for a dish
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Enter your menu selling price
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Get your food cost percentage instantly
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See your profit margin and markup
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Compare against industry benchmarks (25-35% ideal)

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Food Cost Percentage Calculator FAQ

The industry standard is 25-35% food cost. Fine dining may run 30-35%, while fast food aims for 25-30%. Lower food cost means higher profit, but quality matters too.

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