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Restaurant Cost Breakdown

Food Costs (25-35%)

Raw ingredients (meat, produce, dairy, etc.)

Food preparation (labor, equipment, supplies)

Food waste and spoilage

Labor Costs (25-35%)

Wages and salaries for kitchen and front-of-house staff

Employee benefits (health insurance, paid time off, etc.)

Payroll taxes

Rent and Utilities (10-15%)

Rent or mortgage payments

Utilities (electricity, gas, water, trash removal)

Property taxes

Equipment and Supplies (5-10%)

Kitchen equipment (ovens, stoves, refrigerators)

Dining room equipment (tables, chairs, linens)

Supplies (paper goods, cleaning supplies, uniforms)

Marketing and Advertising (2-5%)

Online and offline advertising

Social media marketing

Public relations

Other Expenses (5-10%)

Insurance (liability, property, workers' compensation)

Licenses and permits

Legal and accounting fees

Repairs and maintenance

Administrative costs

Additional Considerations:

Type of restaurant
Fine dining restaurants typically have higher food and labor costs, while fast-casual restaurants have lower costs.

Location
Restaurants in high-traffic areas may have higher rent and utility costs.

Seasonality
Food costs and customer demand can fluctuate depending on the time of year.

Competition
Restaurants in competitive markets may need to spend more on marketing and advertising.

Efficiency
Well-managed restaurants can reduce costs through efficient operations, such as minimizing food waste and optimizing labor schedules.

Target Cost Structure:

A common target cost structure for restaurants is:

Food costs
28-32%

Labor costs
28-32%

Rent and utilities
10-12%

Other expenses
8-10%

However, these percentages can vary depending on the factors mentioned above.

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