Calculate Your True Restaurant Profit Margin
Stop guessing your numbers. Use our free calculator to analyze your delivery, food, and operational costs to finding your actual net margin.
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Disclaimer: The figures provided by this Profit Leak Calculator are estimates based on your inputs and industry averages. They are for informational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice. Actual results may vary.
Why Most Restaurants Underestimate Their Costs
Calculating profit margin isn't just about food cost percentages. Hidden fees from third-party services, unoptimized pricing strategies, and operational leaks often mean your "take-home" profit is much lower than you think.
To survive in today's market, you need to look at the full picture. Our tool aggregates your delivery commissions, marketing spend, and operational costs to show you the real health of your business.
Key Profit Drivers We Analyze
- Effective commission rates across all delivery channels.
- Menu pricing elasticity and margin protection.
- Revenue lost to refunds, errors, and inefficiencies.
Data-Driven Decisions
Once you know your true margin, you can make smarter decisions: raising prices strategically, renegotiating vendor contracts, or pushing more volume to your most profitable channels.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a healthy profit margin for a restaurant?
While it varies by concept (QSR vs. Fine Dining), typical restaurant profit margins range from 3% to 6%. Optimizing delivery operations and direct ordering can often push this to 10% or higher.
How do third-party apps affect my margin?
Third-party apps charge commissions that can eat up to 30% of an order's value. Without a specific pricing strategy for these channels, many orders may actually be unprofitable.
How can I improve my net profit?
The fastest way to improve net profit is to shift customers from high-commission third-party apps to your own commission-free direct ordering system.