Menu Pricing Calculator

Calculate the right price for any menu item โ€” instantly. Free, no signup required.

Single Item Pricing Calculator
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Total cost of all ingredients per portion
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Typical: 28โ€“35% for most concepts
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Recommended Price
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Food Cost %
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Gross Profit
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Markup
Delivery App Price Calculator

Based on your menu price above, here's what to charge on each delivery platform to maintain the same net revenue:

Enter ingredient cost above to see delivery prices
Batch Item Calculator

Price multiple menu items at once. All use the same target food cost % from above.

Item Name Ingredient Cost ($) Recommended Price Contribution Margin
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How This Calculator Works

// Core formula
Menu Price = Ingredient Cost รท Target Food Cost %

// Example: $4.50 cost at 30% target
$4.50 รท 0.30 = $15.00

// Contribution margin
Gross Profit = Menu Price โˆ’ Ingredient Cost

// Markup
Markup = (Menu Price โˆ’ Cost) รท Cost ร— 100

Target Food Cost % by Concept Type

Restaurant TypeTarget Food Cost %Notes
QSR / Fast Food25โ€“28%High volume, standardized portions
Fast Casual28โ€“32%Better ingredients, efficient labor
Casual Dining30โ€“35%Most independent restaurants
Fine Dining32โ€“38%Premium ingredients; high ticket average offsets
Bars (food)28โ€“33%Beverage margin subsidizes food cost

For more guidance, see our Food Cost Percentage Guide or the full menu pricing guide.

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