Food Truck Menu Pricing Calculator
Item pricing from food cost percentage and overhead.
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Results
Recommended menu price
$13.42
Total plate cost$4.03
Gross profit per item$9.39
Food cost at competitor price33.5%
Daily revenue (this item)$1,073.33
Daily food cost (this item)$322
Daily gross profit$751.33
vs. competitor price$1.42
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the total ingredient cost per serving and your target food cost percentage (28–32% is industry standard).
- Set packaging cost per serving and expected waste/spoilage percentage.
- Enter expected daily volume and your competitor's price for a similar item.
- The calculator shows recommended menu price, total plate cost, gross profit per item, food cost at competitor price, and daily revenue and profit for this item.
- If recommended price exceeds competitor price, reduce ingredient cost or portion size to close the gap.
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