Restaurant Food Cost Calculator India

Calculate your food cost percentage, ideal menu price, and gross profit per dish. Add all ingredients with their cost per unit to see if your recipe is profitable.

Food Cost Benchmarks — India (2026)

Restaurant TypeTarget Food Cost %Target Gross Margin
QSR / Fast Food28–35%65–72%
Casual Dining30–38%62–70%
Fine Dining25–32%68–75%
Cloud Kitchen30–40%60–70%
Dhaba / Street Food Scale-up35–45%55–65%
Bakery / Café25–35%65–75%

Rule of thumb: Food cost % + Labour cost % + Overhead cost % = ~85–90% of revenue. Target net profit margin of 10–15%.

🍽️ Food Cost Calculator

Add all ingredients for 1 portion:

IngredientQty (g/ml)Cost (₹/kg)
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