Basic knowledge and formulas
Learn the fundamental formulas and calculation methods for hospitality.
- How do I calculate the margin on kids menus?
- How do I calculate the cost price of a dish when using...
- How do I calculate my average margin per guest for...
Why things go wrong
Knowledge base articles about why things go wrong
- Why chef's menus are often better for your ego than for...
- Why children's menus are often underestimated in terms...
- Why combo meals often generate less revenue than...
Daily control
Knowledge base articles about daily control
- How do I set up an emergency plan if my food cost system...
- How do I use food cost data as input for my conversation...
- How do I build a food cost dashboard step by step that...
Food safety and HACCP
Knowledge base articles about food safety and HACCP
- What storage zones can you create to better manage risks?
- What short messages can you repeat regularly to keep...
- How do you determine which new techniques or tools will...
Recipes, knowledge & memory
Knowledge base articles about recipes, knowledge & memory
- How do I calculate the margin when I adapt a recipe for...
- How do I create a recipe that works for both à la carte...
- How do I calculate the timeline from recipe idea to live...
Conversion & action
Knowledge base articles about conversion & action
- How do you document your kitchen processes so others can...
- How to understand your food cost without taking an...
- How to use a kitchen app that works seamlessly on your...
Alternatives & choices
Knowledge base articles on alternatives and platform choices for restaurants.
- How does KitchenNmbrs help you do menu engineering in...
- How do you position KitchenNmbrs internally as a...
- How does a lean app like KitchenNmbrs help you get...
Scenarios & decision guides
Knowledge base articles about scenarios & decision guides
- How do you shift your own role from working in the...
- What do you do when you notice that multi-course menus...
- What do I do if a fellow entrepreneur asks me to share a...
Team & numbers
Knowledge base articles about team & numbers
- How do I show which suggestions we've implemented and...
- How do I show the difference between a standard portion...
- How do I use visual tools instead of just text to make...
Bar, drinks & cocktails
Knowledge base articles about bar, drinks & cocktails
- How do I calculate total beverage margin per season and...
- How do I calculate the beverage cost of a terrace season...
- How do I calculate the margin on coffee specialties like...
Delivery & dark kitchen
Knowledge base articles about delivery & dark kitchen
- How do I use monthly delivery data to steer my entire...
- How do I calculate the cost of starting my own delivery...
- How do I calculate the margin impact of adding desserts...
Specific kitchen types & concepts
Knowledge base articles about specific kitchen types & concepts
- How do I calculate the cost price of a dish in a food...
- How do I calculate the margin on a bakery that also...
- How do I calculate margins for a restaurant that also...
Financial KPIs & management
Knowledge base articles about financial KPIs & management
- How do I calculate which three KPIs have the most impact...
- How do I set up a KPI report that I share weekly with my...
- How do I use KPI data as input for a conversation with a...
Allergen registration & EU legislation
Knowledge base articles about allergen registration & EU legislation
- How do I notify regular guests about allergen changes in...
- How do I handle a situation where a dish unintentionally...
- How do I create a kitchen checklist to prevent allergen...
Catering, events & group arrangements
Knowledge base articles about catering, events & group arrangements
- How do I calculate the margin on a pop-up restaurant in...
- How do I calculate F&B profitability in low versus high...
- How do I calculate F&B revenue per hotel guest per day?
Purchasing, suppliers & strategy
Knowledge base articles about purchasing, suppliers & strategy
- How do I calculate margin when I buy an ingredient that...
- How do I calculate the extra cooling costs when...
- How do I calculate the margin when I buy an ingredient...
Menu psychology & menu engineering
Knowledge base articles about menu psychology & menu engineering
- How do I apply menu engineering to a catering offer for...
- How do I use menu engineering as a selection criterion...
- How do I apply menu engineering to a fine dining menu...
Labor cost, P&L & break-even
Knowledge base articles about labor cost, P&L & break-even
- How do I set up a monthly inventory P&L where I track...
- How do I calculate the break-even point for switching to...
- How do I calculate my total inventory costs as a...
Food truck & mobile hospitality
Knowledge base articles about food truck & mobile hospitality
- What is a food truck and how does running it differ from...
- How do I calculate the margin on combo deals like menu...
- How do I calculate break-even when participating in an...
Starting a restaurant & business plan
Knowledge base articles about starting a restaurant & business plan
- What is a beverage and hospitality license and how do I...
- How do I calculate the costs of a restaurant loan...
- How do I calculate the costs of my own website and...
Inventory management & stock control
Knowledge base articles about inventory management & stock control
- How do I implement FIFO in my walk-in cooler without...
- How do I calculate the extra costs of food waste in a...
- How do I calculate the financial impact of better...
Platform choices
How to choose the right platform for your restaurant: criteria, pitfalls and steps.
- What are the integration possibilities of KitchenNmbrs...
- How much time does food cost calculation take on average...
- What's the difference between a food cost calculator in...
Cost reduction & efficiency
Knowledge base articles about cost reduction & efficiency
- What are the most effective measures to increase your...
- How do I calculate the extra margin that higher...
- How do I lower my food cost per cover by increasing...
Portioning & standardization
Knowledge base articles about portioning & standardization
- How do I calculate the impact of seasonal portion...
- How do I calculate the cost price of a pre-dessert as...
- How do I calculate the cost price of an amuse bouche as...
Pricing & menu revision
Knowledge base articles about pricing & menu revision
- How do I calculate the total revenue gain from a...
- What are the most common mistakes when reviewing menu...
- How do I use menu engineering results to adjust my pricing?
Recipe development & new dishes
Knowledge base articles about recipe development & new dishes
- How do I calculate the total financial impact of...
- How do you decide whether a new dish permanently goes on...
- How do I calculate the cost price of a dish when I use...
Breakfast & brunch calculation
Knowledge base articles about breakfast & brunch calculation
- How do I calculate revenue per hour at a brunch service?
- How do I calculate the financial feasibility of a...
- How do I calculate the cost price of fresh fruit per...
Wine list & beverage packages
Knowledge base articles about wine list & beverage packages
- How do I calculate the contribution of beverages to my...
- How do I calculate my restaurant's total beverage margin...
- How do I use KitchenNmbrs to calculate the cost price of...
School cafeterias & healthcare catering
Knowledge base articles about school cafeterias & healthcare catering
- How do I calculate the food cost of a full day of meals...
- How do I calculate the margin on vending machine sales...
- How do I calculate the financial impact of reducing meal...
Restaurant acquisition & business valuation
Knowledge base articles about restaurant acquisition & business valuation
- How do I calculate the value of a restaurant based on...
- What are the most common financial mistakes when taking...
- How do I calculate the break-even period of a...
Kitchen planning & mise-en-place
Knowledge base articles about kitchen planning & mise-en-place
- How do I calculate my kitchen costs per hour open...
- How do I calculate the cost of kitchen mistakes per month?
- How do I calculate the cost per dish produced by my sous...
Catering, meal boxes & meal prep
Knowledge base articles about catering, meal boxes & meal prep
- How do I calculate the selling price of a meal box?
- How do I calculate the margin on a catering assortment?
- How do I calculate the cost price per portion of a...
Seasonality and purchasing
Knowledge base articles about seasonality and purchasing
- How do you decide whether to offer a seasonal dish...
- How do I use drink margins to make expensive seasonal...
- How do I create a simple forecast model for seasonal...
KitchenNmbrs context
Knowledge base articles about KitchenNmbrs context
- What risks are you taking if recipe changes aren't...
- What delays occur now because colleagues have to ask...
- What agreements do you need to keep data reliable in one...
Anyone who sells food
Knowledge base articles about anyone who sells food
- How do I calculate margins on pizzas I sell at a...
- How do I calculate extra toppings and half-half pizzas?
- How do I know which pizzas on my menu have the highest...
Food waste as a financial system
Knowledge base articles about food waste as a financial system
- How much do you save annually by registering waste per...
- How do I set up an internal reporting system where waste...
- How do I set up a weekly waste KPI as part of my broader...
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How do I calculate the selling price of a meal box?
The selling price of a meal box determines your profit or loss. Many caterers estimate their prices, unknowingly losing...
How do I calculate the margin on a catering assortment?
Picture this: you're selling lasagne for €24.50, thinking you're making good money because ingredients only cost €7.20....
How do I calculate the cost price per portion of a...
A local caterer discovered her €8.50 quiche was actually costing €4.20 to make, not the €2.80 she calculated. She'd forg...
How do I calculate my kitchen costs per hour open...
Most restaurant owners think they know their costs, but they're missing a crucial piece. You track food costs religiousl...
How do I calculate the cost of kitchen mistakes per month?
Some restaurants track every ingredient to the gram, yet ignore the biggest profit leak in their kitchen. While a perfec...
How do I calculate the cost per dish produced by my sous...
Most restaurant owners assume their cheapest staff always deliver the lowest cost per dish. But an intern taking 10 minu...
