Financial Management
Food cost calculators, budget templates, pricing strategies, and financial planning tools for restaurant owners.
19 free resources
Tools & Templates
Food Cost Calculator
Calculate exact food cost percentages per dish and total menu.
Recipe Cost Calculator
Break down ingredient costs per serving for any recipe.
Restaurant Business Plan Template
Build a complete restaurant business plan section by section.
Catering Invoice Template
Generate professional catering invoices with itemized pricing.
Catering Contract Template
Generate professional catering agreements with editable terms.
Pour Cost Calculator
Calculate liquor pour cost and set profitable drink prices.
Restaurant Budget Template
Track revenue, expenses, and profit margins month by month.
Restaurant P&L Template
Interactive monthly profit & loss statement with live % of sales and benchmark checks.
Labor Cost Calculator
Weekly labor dollars and labor cost % of sales, with benchmarks by concept.
Prime Cost Calculator
COGS + labor as a % of sales, gauged against the 55-65% band.
Break-Even Calculator
Find the monthly revenue and daily covers your restaurant needs to break even.
Menu Pricing Calculator
Turn plate cost + Q factor into a menu price with three pricing strategies.
Food Truck Business Plan Template
Fillable 11-section plan with a live startup cost worksheet.
Guides & Articles
Food Cost Formula: How to Calculate Food Cost Percentage
Master the food cost formula with step-by-step examples and benchmarks.
How Much Does It Cost to Open a Restaurant?
Detailed breakdown of startup costs from lease to working capital.
Restaurant Equipment Financing
Compare financing options, rates, and lease vs. buy decisions.
Average Restaurant Profit Margin
Net margin benchmarks by concept, a $100 P&L waterfall, and a margin calculator.