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Food Cost Calculator

Calculate food cost percentage, gross profit, and profit margin for any menu item — including GST and service charge.

Total cost of ingredients to prepare the dish.

Base price printed on the menu (before taxes).

5% for most restaurants; 18% for hotel restaurants (room tariff > ₹7,500).

Service Charge

Optional — goes to restaurant/staff

Results

Bill Breakdown

Menu Price₹400.00
GST (5%)₹20.00
Total Bill (Customer Pays)₹420.00

Results

Profitability

Food Cost %
30.0%Excellent
Net Revenue (excl. GST)₹400.00
Gross Profit₹280.00
Profit Margin70.0%

Formulas

Food Cost % = (Ingredient Cost ÷ Menu Price) × 100

GST is charged on (Menu Price + Service Charge)

Profit Margin = Gross Profit ÷ Net Revenue × 100

Industry benchmark: 25–35% food cost is considered healthy.