Food Cost Calculator
Calculates food cost percentage and margin from cost and menu price.
Inputs
- Ingredient cost ($)
- Menu price ($)
Example
Food cost %: 30%
| Gross profit | $7.00 |
|---|---|
| Margin | 70% |
How it works
Restaurants typically target a food cost of about 28–35%.
FAQ
How does the Food Cost Calculator work?
Calculates food cost percentage and margin from cost and menu price. Restaurants typically target a food cost of about 28–35%.
Is the Food Cost Calculator free?
Yes — every calculator on Calcova is free and you can download the results to Excel.