Free Restaurant Profit Margin Calculator

Know where your profits are coming from (and going to) with this free template

  • Know where your restaurant stands profit-wise in just a glance
  • Identify areas to improve on to increase your profit margin
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Restaurant Profit Margin Calculator Template.xlsx

What should you include to calculate profit margin?

What should you include to calculate profit margin?

To calculate your restaurant profit margin, you’ll need the following numbers: 1. Total revenue, or the total sales of food, beverage, and merchandise 2. Cost of Goods Sold, or what you pay for food and beverage 3. Labor costs, for both hourly and salaried employees (including benefits!) 4. Other expenses, like rent, utilities, maintenance, marketing, and anything else you spend to run your restaurant

What is an average restaurant profit margin?

What is an average restaurant profit margin?

This varies from restaurant to restaurant, but the average profit margin for a full-service restaurant ranges from 3-5%. For restaurants that are quick service or food trucks, operating costs are lower, leaving profit margins considerably higher, at 6-9%. You should assess your profit margin weekly or monthly to spot trends and make judgements.

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