| 🍴Food Cost % |
(Cost of ingredients used ÷ Total food sales) × 100 |
Measure purchasing efficiency and food preparation |
28% – 35% |
| 🥤Beverage Cost % |
(Cost of beverages sold ÷ Total beverage sales) × 100 |
Measure beverage management efficiency |
20% – 25% |
| 👥Labor Cost % |
(Total wages and benefits ÷ Total revenue) × 100 |
Measure staffing efficiency relative to revenue |
25% – 35% |
| 🧾Average Check |
Total revenue ÷ Total number of customers |
Measure average spending per customer |
Varies by restaurant type |
| ⏱️Sales per Labor Hour |
Total sales ÷ Total labor hours |
Measure employee productivity |
Varies |
| 📈Gross Profit Margin |
(Gross profit ÷ Total revenue) × 100 |
Measure profitability after deducting cost of goods sold |
60% – 70% |
| 💰Profit Margin |
(Net profit ÷ Total revenue) × 100 |
Measure overall profitability |
5% – 15% |
| 🍽️Profitability |
Selling price − Cost of ingredients |
Identify the most profitable menu items |
Regular analysis |
| ⚖️Prime Cost % |
Food Cost % + Labor Cost % |
Measure total controllable costs driving profitability |
55% – 65% |
| 📦Inventory Turnover Ratio |
Cost of goods sold ÷ Average inventory value |
Measure how efficiently inventory is used and reduce waste |
4 – 8x per month |