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Food cost percentage is the core profitability metric for any food and beverage business. It measures what proportion of a dish’s selling price is consumed by the ingredient cost.

Formel

Food cost % = ingredient cost / menu price × 100%
Cost
Ingredient cost per dish (Currency)
Price
Menu selling price (Currency)

Trin-for-trin guide

  1. 1Food cost % = Ingredient cost / Selling price x 100
  2. 2Target food cost by sector: fine dining 25-35%; casual dining 28-35%; fast food 25-30%
  3. 3Menu engineering: place high-margin items prominently to improve overall food cost %

Løste eksempler

Input
Ingredient cost 4.50 GBP, selling price 18 GBP
Resultat
Food cost % = 25% - excellent; gross profit 13.50 GBP; at 50 covers/day: 675 GBP daily gross profit

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What is Food Cost Percentage?

Food cost percentage is the core profitability metric for any food and beverage business. It measures what proportion of a dish’s selling price is consumed by the ingredient cost

How accurate is the Food Cost Percentage calculator?

The calculator uses the standard published formula for food cost percentage. Results are accurate to the precision of the inputs you provide. For financial, medical, or legal decisions, always verify with a qualified professional.

What units does the Food Cost Percentage calculator use?

This calculator works with inches, percentages. You can enter values in the units shown — the calculator handles all conversions internally.

What formula does the Food Cost Percentage calculator use?

The core formula is: Food cost % = Ingredient cost / Selling price x 100. Each step in the calculation is shown so you can verify the result manually.

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