Restaurant Daily Overhead Calculator
Estimate your daily fixed costs to factor into your menu pricing.
Restaurant Daily Overhead Calculator
Calculate the perfect menu price to ensure profitability.
Industry standard is usually between 28-32%.
Enter values to calculate
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Why accurate pricing matters for your daily overhead
Whether you are running a daily overhead or planning a new menu, knowing your exact food costs is critical. Our daily overhead 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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