Restaurant Breakeven Calculator
Calculate your restaurant's breakeven point. Determine daily covers and revenue needed to cover fixed costs and variable food and labor expenses.
计算示例
Restaurants have high fixed costs (rent, equipment, base staff) and significant variable costs (ingredients, hourly labor). Understanding your breakeven point helps you set prices, manage costs, and plan for profitability.
提示
- 1Calculate breakeven in terms of covers (meals served) per day for practical planning.
- 2Food cost should be 28-35% of menu price — this is your primary variable cost.
- 3Lunch and dinner may have different breakeven points due to varying average check sizes.
- 4Consider delivery and takeout channels to increase volume without adding seating costs.
- 5Review your breakeven monthly as food prices and labor costs fluctuate.
常见问题
What are typical restaurant fixed costs?
Fixed costs include rent (6-10% of revenue), base staff salaries, insurance, equipment leases, licenses/permits, POS systems, and marketing. For a small restaurant, these may total $8,000-$15,000/month.
How many covers do I need per day to break even?
Divide your monthly breakeven units by operating days. For example, if breakeven is 800 meals/month and you are open 26 days, you need about 31 covers per day. This helps with staffing and inventory planning.
How do I lower my restaurant's breakeven point?
Negotiate lower rent, optimize staffing schedules, reduce food waste, adjust portion sizes, increase menu prices strategically, and consider revenue streams like catering, delivery, or merchandise.
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