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Restaurant Profit Margin Cheat Sheet

The benchmarks, formulas, and profit rules every restaurant owner needs — all on one page.

The Golden Rule: 30/30/30/10

30%
30%
30%
10%
FoodLaborOverheadProfit

Ideal Food Cost % by Cuisine

Pizza20–25%
Mexican25–30%
Chinese / Asian28–32%
Steakhouse32–38%
+3 more cuisines inside…

5 Hidden Margin Killers

Portion creep (no standardized recipes)
Supplier price increases going unnoticed
High-waste prep methods

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