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%.
