How do I calculate profit per month on products I sell through a third-party sales channel?
Selling through third parties like Thuisbezorgd, Uber Eats or local cafés can be profitable, but the calculation is different than direct sales. Platform fees,...
How do I decide whether to deliver products to other sales points myself or have them picked up?
Delivering or having customers pick up can make the difference between profit and loss. Many entrepreneurs only look at the time it takes, but forget the hidden...
How do I handle returns and expired products in my food cost calculation?
Returns and expired products are unavoidable costs that affect your margin. Many entrepreneurs forget to include these 'invisible' costs in their food cost calc...
How do I calculate the cost price of composite gift boxes with multiple items?
Gift boxes are popular, but calculating the cost price is tricky because you're combining multiple items. Many entrepreneurs estimate this, which causes them to...
How do I decide if I should accept a lower margin per product to drive higher volumes?
Lower margin, higher volume - a classic trade-off in hospitality. It can be smart to deliberately earn less per dish if you sell much more. But when does this w...
How do I include branding and marketing costs in my wholesale price?
Branding and marketing costs are part of your total cost structure and should therefore be included in your wholesale price. Many producers forget these costs o...
How do I calculate margin when I need to use wholesale prices for resale?
Wholesale prices mean lower margins but higher volumes. You buy in for resale to other businesses, so your margin is limited by what the market is willing to pa...
How do I know if it's profitable to offer my products through another sales company?
Selling through other companies can increase your revenue, but it costs money through commissions and extra fees. Profitability depends on your margin per produ...
How do I account for commission from a shop or market stall when I sell my products there?
Commission from shops and market stalls can seriously eat into your profit margin if you don't calculate it correctly. Many producers forget to include these co...
How do I calculate what happens to my food cost when I offer lots of tastings?
Tastings cost money but can bring in new customers. The problem: many hospitality entrepreneurs forget to include tasting costs in their calculations. This make...
How do I decide whether to make hot snacks myself or buy ready-made?
Make hot snacks yourself or buy ready-made? This decision directly impacts your profit margin. Many hospitality entrepreneurs choose based on gut feeling, but t...
How do I include garnishes and bread in the price of appetizers?
Garnishes and bread seem free, but they cost you money. Many entrepreneurs forget to include these 'small' costs in their appetizer pricing. This makes your mar...
How do I calculate the cost price of a sharing platter in a casual bar or food bar?
A sharing platter is popular in food bars, but calculating cost price is tricky because you're combining multiple items. Many entrepreneurs estimate this, which...
How do I determine if I should sell 3 signature dishes instead of 10 different street food items?
The number of dishes on your menu determines your operational complexity and profitability. Many entrepreneurs think more choice means more revenue, but often t...
How do I calculate food cost for sample portions I give away on the street or at events?
Sample portions are marketing, but they cost money. Many entrepreneurs give away samples without calculating what it costs. You need to factor these costs into...
How do I calculate margins on snacks that I sell both individually and in mix boxes?
Calculating margins on snacks you sell both individually and in mix boxes is a puzzle many entrepreneurs get wrong. They only calculate with the individual pric...
How do I set prices for small streetfood portions like sliders or small skewers?
Small portions like sliders, skewers and streetfood bites are popular, but often unprofitable because entrepreneurs underestimate the cost price. The problem: y...
How do I account for sauces and dips in streetfood concepts?
Sauces and dips seem small, but can significantly increase your food cost. In streetfood concepts where everything revolves around tight margins, even the small...
How do I calculate the food cost of a loaded fries dish with multiple toppings?
Loaded fries are popular, but calculating food cost is tricky with all the toppings. Many entrepreneurs estimate this and lose money without realizing it. In th...
How do I know if I'm not pricing my ready-made assortment competitively compared to the supermarket?
Selling ready-made products at supermarket prices is a quick way to lose money. Many hospitality entrepreneurs think they need to compete with Albert Heijn, but...
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