What is a good food cost percentage in Australia?
Most Australian cafés and restaurants aim for a food cost percentage of 28–35%. Sitting around 28–32% is generally considered the sweet spot for sustainable margin.
Food Cost % Calculator
Work out food cost % and gross margin.
Frequently asked questions
How is food cost percentage calculated?
Food cost % = ingredient cost ÷ menu price (excluding GST) × 100. The calculator strips 10% GST from the menu price first when the inc-GST option is selected.