Annual Restaurant P&L Plan
| Ingredient | Qty / portion | Unit | Price / unit (€) | Cost (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Revenue | pcs | — | ||
| Food Cost (30%) | pcs | — | ||
| Labour Cost (28%) | pcs | — | ||
| Other Operating Costs (24%) | pcs | — | ||
| Net Profit (18%) | pcs | — |
Cost per Portion
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Total Batch Cost
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Professional Tips for Accurate Costing
- Build a 12-month rolling P&L plan — never just an annual one-shot.
- Plan for seasonality: 35–45% of restaurant revenue often lands in 4 months.
- Build a cash reserve covering 8–12 weeks of fixed costs — protects against shocks.
- Re-forecast every month based on actuals — drift faster than you think.
Frequently Asked Questions
Build the P&L from the bottom up: forecast revenue, then subtract food (30%), labour (28%), rent (8%), utilities (4%), marketing (3%), other (5%). Net should land at 15–22%.
Food 28–32%, labour 28–32%, rent 6–10%, utilities 3–5%, marketing 2–4%, other operating 5–8%, net 15–22%.
8–12 weeks of fixed costs (rent, utilities, salaried staff). Protects against bad months, equipment failures and economic shocks.