Menu Costing Basics

A practical guide to understanding what each menu item really costs.

Learn how to calculate usable ingredient cost, portion cost, food-cost percentage, and contribution margin—then apply the process to a real menu item.

Includes:

  • The essential menu-costing calculations

  • A complete worked example

  • Common costing mistakes

  • A practical first-review checklist

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