Examples

Real menu items, costed end-to-end.

See how ingredients, packaging, selling price, and channel fees turn into practical margin decisions.

Banh mi sandwich on a plate
Banh mi shop

Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi

Target food cost 30.0%

Sells at
$6.50
Cost
$1.85
Food cost
28.5%
Profit
$4.65
Delivery profit
$3.65
IngredientQtyCost
Chicken thigh (marinated)100 g$0.85
Banh mi roll1 piece$0.40
Pickled carrot & daikon (prep)30 g$0.18
Cilantro & cucumber20 g$0.12
Mayo & chili sauce (prep)15 g$0.20
Paper sleeve1 piece$0.10
Total cost$1.85
Cost / portion
$1.85
Gross profit
$4.65
Food cost %
28.5%
Gross margin %
71.5%
Within your 30.0% target food cost.
Channel check

Profit changes once packaging and delivery partner fees are included.

ChannelPricePack + feesProfit
Dine-in$6.50$0.00$4.75
Takeaway$6.50$0.10$4.65
Delivery$8.00$2.60$3.65
Iced latte in a cafe glass
Cafe

Iced Latte 16oz

Target food cost 22.0%

Sells at
$5.00
Cost
$1.04
Food cost
20.8%
Profit
$3.96
Delivery profit
$3.54
IngredientQtyCost
Espresso beans18 g$0.50
Whole milk200 ml$0.32
Iced cup + lid + straw1 set$0.22
Total cost$1.04
Cost / portion
$1.04
Gross profit
$3.96
Food cost %
20.8%
Gross margin %
79.2%
Within your 22.0% target food cost.
Channel check

Profit changes once packaging and delivery partner fees are included.

ChannelPricePack + feesProfit
Dine-in$5.00$0.00$4.18
Takeaway$5.00$0.22$3.96
Delivery$6.50$2.15$3.54
Chocolate croissant on a plate
Bakery

Chocolate Croissant

Target food cost 30.0%

Sells at
$4.50
Cost
$1.09
Food cost
24.2%
Profit
$3.41
Delivery profit
$2.74
IngredientQtyCost
Croissant dough (prep)85 g$0.55
Dark chocolate baton20 g$0.45
Egg wash5 g$0.04
Bakery bag1 piece$0.05
Total cost$1.09
Cost / portion
$1.09
Gross profit
$3.41
Food cost %
24.2%
Gross margin %
75.8%
Within your 30.0% target food cost.
Channel check

Profit changes once packaging and delivery partner fees are included.

ChannelPricePack + feesProfit
Dine-in$4.50$0.00$3.46
Takeaway$4.50$0.05$3.41
Delivery$5.50$1.72$2.74
Caesar salad in a bowl
Salad shop

Caesar Salad Bowl

Target food cost 30.0%

Sells at
$11.00
Cost
$2.26
Food cost
20.5%
Profit
$8.74
Delivery profit
$7.06
IngredientQtyCost
Romaine140 g$0.70
Parmesan15 g$0.49
Croutons25 g$0.20
Caesar dressing (prep)45 g$0.65
Salad bowl1 piece$0.22
Total cost$2.26
Cost / portion
$2.26
Gross profit
$8.74
Food cost %
20.5%
Gross margin %
79.5%
Within your 30.0% target food cost.
Channel check

Profit changes once packaging and delivery partner fees are included.

ChannelPricePack + feesProfit
Dine-in$11.00$0.00$8.96
Takeaway$11.00$0.22$8.74
Delivery$13.50$4.40$7.06
Massaman beef curry in a bowl with jasmine rice
Thai curry house

Massaman Beef Curry with Rice

Target food cost 32.0%

Sells at
$14.00
Cost
$3.99
Food cost
28.5%
Profit
$10.01
Delivery profit
$5.96
IngredientQtyCost
Beef chuck (braised prep)160 g$2.40
Massaman paste (prep)60 g$0.38
Coconut milk120 ml$0.52
Potatoes & onion80 g$0.14
Jasmine rice180 g$0.18
Roasted peanuts10 g$0.12
Spill-proof container + lid1 set$0.25
Total cost$3.99
Cost / portion
$3.99
Gross profit
$10.01
Food cost %
28.5%
Gross margin %
71.5%
Within your 32.0% target food cost.
Channel check

Profit changes once packaging and delivery partner fees are included.

ChannelPricePack + feesProfit
Dine-in$14.00$0.00$10.26
Takeaway$14.00$0.35$9.91
Delivery$17.00$7.30$5.96
Teriyaki rice bowl with sides
Delivery kitchen

Teriyaki Chicken Bowl

Target food cost 32.0%

Sells at
$9.50
Cost
$2.19
Food cost
23.1%
Profit
$7.31
Delivery profit
$6.31
IngredientQtyCost
Chicken thigh150 g$1.20
Steamed rice180 g$0.18
Teriyaki glaze (prep)40 g$0.30
Sesame & scallion5 g$0.06
Microwaveable container + bag1 set$0.45
Total cost$2.19
Cost / portion
$2.19
Gross profit
$7.31
Food cost %
23.1%
Gross margin %
76.9%
Within your 32.0% target food cost.
Channel check

Profit changes once packaging and delivery partner fees are included.

ChannelPricePack + feesProfit
Dine-in$9.50$0.00$7.76
Takeaway$9.50$0.45$7.31
Delivery$12.00$3.95$6.31

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