Prime Cost Calculator
Enter food, beverage, labor (fully loaded) and revenue for the same period. Result updates as you type.
Last reviewed: Last reviewed 2026-05-04
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Methodology & sources
Formula: (food + beverage + labor) ÷ revenue.
Worked example: ($30,000 + $5,000 + $25,000) ÷ $100,000 = 60.0% prime cost.
Bands used here:
- ≤ 60% — target
- 60–70% — watch
- > 70% — critical
Source: National Restaurant Association. See full methodology.