🍕Calculate your food cost in under 60 seconds Here’s the simple formula every restaurant owner should know: Purchases ÷ Sales = Food Cost Then multiply by 100 to get your percentage. Keep that number under 30% and you’ll have room for labor, rent, and still hit your profit margins. Go above it, and profitability gets tight fast. 👉 If you’d like me to take a look at your menu and share ideas I’ve seen work across thousands of restaurants, drop your restaurant name and city in the comments. #res