Glossary
What is Food cost percentage?
The cost of ingredients as a share of food sales.
Food cost percentage, explained
For a dish, food cost % is plate cost ÷ menu price. For a period, it is the cost of food used ÷ food sales.
Why it matters for your restaurant
It is one of the main numbers that decides whether menu prices cover costs.
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