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Basic knowledge and formulas

Learn the fundamental formulas and calculation methods for hospitality.

How do I calculate the cost price of a dish in my kitchen?

Your monthly food costs are bleeding money through dishes you think are profitable. Most restaurant owners guess at cost prices and discover too late they're se...

⏱️ 5 min read 👁️ 5 📅 21 Feb 2026
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What is waste in a restaurant?

Most restaurant owners don't realize they're throwing away 10-15% of their profits every single day. Waste isn't just the moldy tomatoes you toss in the bin. It...

⏱️ 2 min read 👁️ 13 📅 21 Feb 2026
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What is profit in a restaurant business?

Maria's restaurant serves 200 customers daily, yet she can't afford her own salary. She's confused because her dining room stays packed, but her bank account te...

⏱️ 2 min read 👁️ 37 📅 21 Feb 2026
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What is revenue in a restaurant?

Many restaurant owners track sales all day but still can't explain why their monthly totals feel wrong. Revenue should be straightforward - it's what customers...

⏱️ 2 min read 👁️ 19 📅 21 Feb 2026
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What all falls under prime cost in my kitchen?

Are you tracking the one number that makes or breaks restaurant profitability? Most restaurant owners obsess over food costs while their labor expenses quietly...

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What is prime cost in the hospitality industry?

Most restaurants track food costs religiously but ignore the bigger picture. Prime cost combines your food expenses with labor costs to show exactly how much re...

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What does net margin mean in a restaurant business?

By the third Tuesday of every month, you know if your restaurant actually turned a profit. Net margin tells that story by revealing what percentage of your reve...

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What does gross margin mean in a restaurant?

A 68% gross margin means you keep €68 from every €100 in sales after covering all purchase costs. This restaurant-wide metric differs from food cost because it...

⏱️ 4 min read 👁️ 21 📅 21 Feb 2026
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What is the difference between food cost and cost price?

A chef I know was selling his signature burger for €12 while spending €8 on ingredients - he thought he was making money until he realized his 67% food cost was...

⏱️ 2 min read 👁️ 36 📅 21 Feb 2026
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What is food cost in a restaurant?

Most restaurant owners think they know their food costs, but they're quietly bleeding money on every plate. You might estimate that pasta dish costs around €5 t...

⏱️ 2 min read 👁️ 61 📅 21 Feb 2026
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What is the cost price per dish in a restaurant?

Food costs account for 60% of restaurant failures within the first year. Most owners think they know what each dish costs, but they're usually off by 15-30%. He...

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