Interactive Financial Tool

Free Restaurant Food Cost & Dish Margin Calculator

Calculate exact cost-per-plate, food cost percentage, and gross profit margin in real time.

Recipe Ingredient Costs ($)

Calculated Profitability
Total Cost Per Plate$8.00
Food Cost Percentage33.3%
Gross Profit Per Dish$16.00
Industry Benchmark

Target food cost % for full-service dining is between 28% and 32%.