🍽️ Food Cost Calculator

Price your dishes correctly. Calculate ingredient cost, food cost %, and recommended menu price.

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ℹ️ Industry Benchmark

A food cost percentage of 25–35% is generally considered healthy for restaurants. Below 25% may mean prices are too high or portions too small; above 35% often signals thin margins. Fine dining tends to run higher (30–35%), while fast casual and bars often target 20–28%.