Contribution Margin Calculator for Menu Items
Calculate how much actual cash each menu item contributes to overhead.
Contribution Margin Calculator for Menu Items
Calculate the perfect menu price to ensure profitability.
Industry standard is usually between 28-32%.
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Why accurate pricing matters for your contribution margin
Whether you are running a contribution margin or planning a new menu, knowing your exact food costs is critical. Our contribution margin calculator helps you maintain healthy margins.
Most successful food businesses aim for a food cost percentage between 28% and 32%. Use this tool to reverse-engineer your pricing based on your ingredient costs.
How to use this calculator
- Total Cost of Dish Ingredients: Calculate the cost of every single element (raw materials, garnish, waste factor).
- Desired Percentage: Enter your target margin (default is 30%).
- Suggested Price: This is the recommended menu price to ensure profitability.
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