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Restaurant Profit Margin Calculator

Calculate your restaurant's gross and net profit margins, prime cost percentage, and break-even revenue. Make informed financial decisions.

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Enter Your Numbers

£

Total food sales (net of VAT)

Variable Costs

%

Cost of ingredients and supplies

%

All wages including taxes

Fixed Overheads

£

Monthly rent or mortgage

£

Electric, gas, water, internet

£

Insurance, marketing, supplies, etc.

Your Financial Summary

Gross Profit
£35,000
70.0% margin
Net Profit
£13,500
27.0% margin
Prime Cost
58.0%
Under 65%
Net Margin
27.0%
Above 5%
Break-Even Revenue
£17,857
Minimum monthly sales to cover costs
£32,143 above

Monthly Cost Breakdown

Food Cost£15,000 (30.0%)
Labour Cost£14,000 (28.0%)
Prime Cost (Food + Labour)£29,000 (58.0%)
Fixed Overhead£7,500 (15.0%)
Total Costs£36,500

Industry Benchmarks

Target Food Cost
28-35%
of revenue
Target Prime Cost
Under 65%
food + labour
Target Net Profit
5-10%
healthy range

How to Use This Calculator

1

Enter Monthly Revenue

Input your total monthly food sales revenue. This should be net of VAT and any discounts already applied.

2

Add Food Costs

Enter your monthly food costs as either a pound amount or percentage of revenue. Include all ingredients and supplies.

3

Add Labour Costs

Include all kitchen and front-of-house wages, including taxes and benefits. Enter as pounds or percentage.

4

Enter Fixed Overheads

Add your rent, utilities, and other fixed monthly expenses that don't change with sales volume.

5

Review Your Margins

See your gross margin, net margin, prime cost, and whether these metrics are healthy for the industry.

6

Find Break-Even

Discover the minimum revenue you need to cover all costs and start making profit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Most restaurants operate on thin margins. A healthy net profit margin is 5-10%, with top performers reaching 10-15%. Gross profit margin (after food costs) should be 65-70%. If you're below these benchmarks, look at your pricing, food costs, or portion sizes.

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