Menu Cost Calculator

Calculate costs and profit margins for your entire menu. Essential tool for restaurants and food businesses.

Target Food Cost Percentage

30%

Industry standard: 25-35% for most restaurants

Add Menu Item

🍽️

Add your menu items

Enter ingredient costs and selling prices to analyze your menu profitability.

How to Use This Tool

1
Add menu items with their ingredient costs
2
Enter your current or planned selling prices
3
Calculate food cost percentage for each item
4
View profit margins across your menu
5
Identify your most and least profitable items

Want unlimited access to all tools?

Create your free Cheflio account and get access to 25+ free tools, plus your own recipe website.

Create Free Account

Menu Cost Calculator FAQ

Most restaurants aim for 25-35% food cost. Fast casual restaurants often hit 25-28%, while fine dining may run 30-35%. The rest covers labor, rent, and profit.

Related Tools

Food Cost Percentage Calculator

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

Recipe Cost Calculator

Calculate the exact cost of any recipe. Add ingredients, set quantities, and get instant cost breakdowns per serving.

Recipe Pricing Calculator

Calculate the perfect selling price for your recipes. Factor in ingredients, time, and market rates.