Free Restaurant Tools

Calculators, templates, and checklists built for independent restaurant owners. No signup required.

50 tools. They run in your browser: nothing you type into a calculator or template is sent to us.

Start with the job you're doing

The same tools, grouped by the task in front of you and listed in the order you would use them.

Pricing the menu

Cost the plate, then set a price that protects the margin.

Closing the month

See what the month actually earned and what it takes to break even.

Hiring for a role

A job description written for the role, then the interview.

Running a catering event

From the first quote to the final bill, in the order a client sees them.

Staying inspection-ready

The daily records and checks an inspector expects to see.

Opening the doors

The countdown to opening day, then the routine that takes over.

All tools by category

Financial Management

(17 tools)

Cost a plate, price a menu, and see a full month's profit and loss.

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.
Restaurant Cash Flow Template
13-week cash forecast with a running balance that flags your tightest week.
Daily Sales Report Template
Covers, sales, comps and average check by daypart for the closing manager.
Bar Inventory Template
Count full and open bottles in tenths; get liquor value and usage for pour cost.
Restaurant Waste Log Template
Log what gets thrown out and why; see the weekly cost and the costliest reason.

Operations & Staffing

(20 tools)

Job descriptions by role, interview questions, schedules, tip splits and checklists.

Employee Schedule Template
Build weekly schedules that balance labor cost with coverage needs.
Server Job Description
Create a polished server job posting ready to publish.
Recipe Card Template
Standardize every recipe with portions, steps, and plating notes.
Busser Job Description
Write a complete busser job posting with duties and requirements.
Line Cook Job Description
Detail line cook responsibilities, skills, and pay range.
Bartender Job Description
Post a bartender role with mixology and service requirements.
Prep Cook Job Description
Outline prep cook duties from mise en place to food safety.
Restaurant Manager Job Description
Define the restaurant manager role from P&L to team leadership.
Restaurant Interview Questions
Role-specific questions with scoring rubrics for hiring.
Restaurant Cleaning Checklist
Daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning tasks for every station.
Dishwasher Job Description
Editable dishwasher job description with duties, sanitizing temps, and pay data.
Food Runner Job Description
Editable food runner job description with duties, pay data, and interview questions.
Tip Distribution Calculator
Split a tip pool by hours and role points, or run percentage tip-outs.
Inventory Tracking Template
Editable count sheet by storage area with par levels, reorder qty, and live totals.
Restaurant Employee Handbook Template
Editable 13-section handbook with tip, scheduling, alcohol, and discipline policies.
Banquet Event Order (BEO) Template
Fillable BEO with timeline, room setup, menu, staffing, and auto-calculated billing.
Restaurant Opening & Closing Checklist
Editable open/close checklist by station and time block, with a printable sign-off sheet.
Kitchen Prep List Template
Par-based prep sheet by station that shows the line exactly what to make.
Server Training Checklist
Five-day plan from orientation and allergens to trail shifts and sign-off.
Barista Job Description
Editable barista job post for cafes and restaurant coffee bars, with pay and tips.

Compliance & Safety

(7 tools)

Logs, checklists and plans that keep you inspection-ready every day.

ServSafe Practice Test
Quiz yourself on food safety questions before the real exam.
Restaurant SOP Template
Standard operating procedures by department: kitchen, FOH, bar, cleaning.
Health Inspection Checklist
51-item self-inspection scored by FDA Food Code priority, with a readiness score.
Food Allergy Chart
Editable Big 9 allergen matrix with cross-contact cells and a safe-item filter.
Food Temperature Log Template
Equipment, cooking, and cooling temp logs with FDA Food Code limits that auto-flag.
HACCP Plan Template
Guided 7-principle HACCP plan builder with a filled-in sous vide cook-chill example.
Equipment Maintenance Checklist
Daily to yearly maintenance for refrigeration, fryers, hoods and fire safety.

Marketing & Growth

(6 tools)

Menus, catering proposals and a marketing plan you can print or send.

Bar Menu Template
Customizable bar menu with cocktails, beer, wine, and food sections.
Cocktail Menu Template
Design a craft cocktail menu with descriptions and pricing.
Catering Proposal Template
Build professional catering proposals with menus and pricing.
Catering Menu Template
Design catering menus with packages, pricing, and dietary options.
Restaurant Marketing Plan Template
Fillable one-year marketing plan with channel budget, 12-month calendar, and KPI dashboard.
Restaurant Grand Opening Checklist
An eight-week countdown to opening day, the soft opening and the first 30 days.