Menu price calculator
Enter what a dish costs you and the food cost percentage you want to hit. We work out the price to put on the menu.
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Many restaurants aim for roughly 28% to 35%.
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Suggested menu price (before tax)
₹187
- Price with GST added
- ₹196
- Gross margin per portion
- ₹131
- Margin percentage
- 70.0%
The formula
Selling price = ingredient cost / target food cost %. A dish costing Rs 56 with a 30% target should sell for about Rs 187 before tax. Round to a sensible menu price such as Rs 189 or Rs 190, then check the resulting food cost percentage.
If your menu prices are tax-inclusive, the calculator shows the price with GST added so you can compare it against competing menus.
Frequently asked questions
- Should I price only on food cost?
- Food cost is a starting point. Also consider competitor prices, what guests will pay, labour and rent, and how the dish affects the rest of the order.
- Do I add GST on top?
- That depends on whether your menu shows prices with tax included or added at billing. The calculator shows both so you can choose.
Skip the manual work
Tabla does this on every bill, with GST billing, KOTs, inventory and reports from Rs 1,499 per month.