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Food Cost Percentage and How to Calculate It

Work out your restaurant food cost percentage, actual and theoretical, with a worked example, typical ranges, the causes of a high figure and six fixes.

DineHarbor teamMar 29, 20267 min read

Running a restaurant

How to Reduce Restaurant Food Waste

Measure food waste with a simple log, find the four main sources, fix prep and ordering, handle surplus safely and turn waste data into savings.

DineHarbor teamDec 23, 20257 min read

Menu and pricing

How to Cost a Recipe and Work Out Plate Cost

Cost every dish with a simple method, from usable yield and units to the cost per plate, sub recipes, price changes and a worked burger example.

DineHarbor teamDec 2, 20257 min read