Restaurant Break-Even Point Calculator

Find out how many dishes you need to sell to cover your daily expenses.

Restaurant Break-Even Point Calculator

Calculate the perfect menu price to ensure profitability.

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Industry standard is usually between 28-32%.

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Why accurate pricing matters for your restaurant break even

Whether you are running a restaurant break even or planning a new menu, knowing your exact food costs is critical. Our restaurant break even 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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