Food Cost %
Calculate what percentage of your menu price goes to ingredients.
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Food Cost %
Full-service target: 28–32% · Acceptable: up to 35%
Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)
Track how much you spend on goods relative to your sales.
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COGS %
COGS ($)
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Full-service target: 28–32% · Acceptable: up to 35%
Prime Cost
Your two biggest expenses combined: COGS + Labor.
Wages + taxes + benefits
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Prime Cost %
Prime Cost ($)
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Full-service 2026 target: 60% or below
Break-Even Analysis
Find out how much revenue you need to cover all costs.
Rent, insurance, debt, fixed salaries
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Break-Even Revenue / Month
Variable Cost %
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Break-Even / Week
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Break-Even / Day
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Labor Cost %
Measure how much of your sales go to paying your team.
Wages + taxes + benefits
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Labor Cost %
Full-service target: 28–35%
Opening Capital Estimate
Estimate the total capital needed to open your restaurant.
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Total Capital Needed
Subtotal (before contingency)
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Contingency Amount
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Working Capital Reserve
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Most 1,500–2,500 sqft restaurants need $250K–$600K to open safely.