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2 items · Avg food cost: 14.4%
NerdyGirl Accounting
Restaurant Food Cost Calculator
Calculate your true food cost per menu item. Set prices that protect your margins.
% (industry avg: 28–35%)
2
Menu Items
14.4%
Avg Food Cost %
30%
Target Food Cost %
0
Items Over Target
1
Classic BurgerEntrees
Cost: $2.84Price: $14.9918.9% food cost
Classic BurgerEntrees
Sale Price: $14.99Total Cost: $2.84Food Cost: 18.9%
| Ingredient | Unit | Unit Cost ($) | Qty Used | Line Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground beef patty (6oz) | each | $1.85 | 1 | $1.85 | |
| Brioche bun | each | $0.45 | 1 | $0.45 | |
| Lettuce, tomato, onion | portion | $0.30 | 1 | $0.30 | |
| Condiments | portion | $0.10 | 1 | $0.10 | |
| Raw Ingredient Cost | $2.70 | ||||
| + Waste / Spoilage (5%) | $0.14 | ||||
| Total Food Cost | $2.84 | ||||
Profit: $12.16Food Cost: 18.9%
2
Caesar SaladSalads
Cost: $1.18Price: $11.999.9% food cost
Caesar SaladSalads
Sale Price: $11.99Total Cost: $1.18Food Cost: 9.9%
Summary
| Item | Category | Sale Price | Food Cost | Food Cost % | Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Burger | Entrees | $14.99 | $2.84 | 18.9% | $12.16 |
| Caesar Salad | Salads | $11.99 | $1.18 | 9.9% | $10.81 |
How to Use This Calculator
- 1. Set your target food cost % (industry standard is 28–35%).
- 2. Add each menu item with its sale price.
- 3. List every ingredient with unit cost and quantity used per serving.
- 4. Enter your waste/spoilage % (typically 3–10%).
- 5. Food cost % and profit calculate automatically.
- 6. Items over your target are flagged in red — adjust pricing or reduce costs.
- 7. Export to Excel to save your data, or Print / Save as PDF.
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