Food Cost Calculator
Instantly calculate your ideal menu price based on ingredient costs and desired margin.
Calculate Menu Price & Margin
Enter your costs to see where your margins stand.
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Sum of all ingredients on the plate
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Industry standard is typically 65-75%
Current Food Cost
30.6%
Healthy food cost percentage.
Suggested Menu Price
$18.33
To hit your target 70% margin.
Why does Food Cost matter?
Food cost percentage is the portion of your total sales spent on ingredients. If you sell a burger for $10 and the ingredients cost $3, your food cost is 30%. Keeping this number in check (typically between 25-35%) is critical for restaurant profitability.