Free restaurant financial tool

Restaurant Prime Cost Calculator

See how much of your net sales is being consumed by food, beverage, and fully loaded labor costs. Use numbers from the same week, month, or accounting period.

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Use net sales before sales tax and tips.

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What belongs in prime cost?

Prime cost combines cost of goods sold with fully loaded labor. For a useful comparison, use sales and costs from the same period and be consistent about what you include each time. This calculator is an educational tool, not accounting or tax advice.