


Restaurant Profit Margin Calculator Template.xlsx
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
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.
Profit Margin Calculator | ||
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Keep track of where you are earning and spending money with this free template.
1. Add in all your total restaurant revenue from all sources.
2. Add in your total expenses like CoGs, labor and more.
3. Calculate your profit margin to see where you stand.
4. Make adjustments to areas to improve your margins.

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