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Restaurant Break-Even Calculator
How many covers do you need each month to break even?
Restaurant details
Rent, utilities, insurance, loan payments
Fill in the details and click calculate to see your result.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate my restaurant break-even point?
Divide monthly fixed costs (rent, salaries, insurance, utilities) by your contribution margin per order — average check minus variable cost per order. The result is orders needed per month to cover everything.
What are typical fixed costs for a small restaurant?
Rent should run 6–10% of expected sales; with salaried staff, insurance, utilities, and software, small operations commonly carry $15,000–40,000 in monthly fixed costs.
How can I lower my break-even point?
Either cut fixed costs (renegotiate rent, right-size salaried staffing) or raise contribution per order (menu engineering, upsells, trimming food cost). A $2 higher average check often beats hundreds of extra covers.
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