Quick summary: Free restaurant and F&B tools: food cost, menu pricing, recipe costing, banquet and bar calculators for hotel restaurants, cafes and cloud kitchens.
Restaurant & F&B Tools
Food and beverage can be a strong profit centre or a quiet loss. These free calculators help hotel restaurants, cafes, bars, banquets and cloud kitchens control costs and price menus with confidence.
6 free tools in this category. New tools are added regularly.
Core F&B numbers
- Food cost % = cost of food used ÷ food sales × 100.
- Menu price from target food cost = plate cost ÷ target food cost %.
- Beverage cost % works the same way for the bar.
- Covers and average check show how many guests you serve and how much each spends.
How to use them
Start by costing your top-selling dishes with the recipe cost tool, including garnish and wastage. Then set prices from your target food cost and check them against local competition. For banquets and events, use the per-plate and package calculators so every quote covers food, service and overheads.
Delivery platforms charge commission and fees that change your margin, so calculate delivery prices separately from dine-in prices.
Tax note
GST on restaurant service depends on your situation. For a restaurant inside a hotel it is usually 5% when the hotel’s room tariffs are up to ₹7,500, but check your case with your CA.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good food cost percentage?
It varies by cuisine, concept and location. Many restaurants target a range they can sustain after labour and overheads, so set yours from your own costs and prices.
Can I price my menu with these tools?
Yes. Enter the plate cost and your target food cost percentage to get a suggested selling price.
Are the F&B calculators free?
Yes, all of them are free and need no sign-up.
For more background, see this hospitality industry overview on Wikipedia.
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