Always updated ingredients
Update raw ingredient prices once and see cost changes automatically applied across all linked recipes.
FOOD COST & MENU ENGINEERING FOR CHEFS & RESTAURANTS
Ingredient costs fluctuate.
Are your dishes still profitable?
Leave messy spreadsheets and guesswork behind. Update one ingredient price, and Foodlio instantly recalculates portion costs, profit margins, and suggested pricing across your entire menu.
ONE DISH, CLEAR NUMBERS
Your next menu item
Change values and watch the food cost update in real time.
Food cost
30.0%
Price − ingredients margin: €8.40
Simplified example: does not include VAT/taxes, labor, or overhead costs. Does not represent net profit.
INSIDE FOODLIO
Kitchen control and recipe margins, right in your pocket.
Cost per portion
Ingredients and quantities turn into clear metrics: recipe cost, food cost percentage, and unit margin.
Menu engineering
Analyze dish performance by popularity and profitability: Stars, Plowhorses, Puzzles, and Dogs.
Target price suggestions
Input your target food cost percentage to quickly calculate recommended menu prices.
PDF reports
Export your numbers from the app to share professional reports with partners and team members.
Inventory valuation
Keep an eye on the total real-time value of your in-stock ingredients.
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Get started with your first recipes and ingredients.
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Unlimited recipes and ingredients, menu engineering, and PDF export.
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BEFORE YOU START
Frequently asked questions
Who is Foodlio built for?
Restaurants, pizzerias, cafes, catering companies, bakeries, and anyone looking to master their recipe costs.
Does margin equal net profit?
No. The difference between price and ingredient cost does not include staff wages, rent, energy, taxes, or general overhead.
Can I try Foodlio before upgrading to Pro?
Yes, you can start for free with your initial recipes and ingredients. Upgrade options are clearly shown inside the app.