Always-updated ingredients
Change a raw ingredient's price once and the cost updates across all linked recipes.
FOR PIZZERIAS • FOOD COST AND MARGINS
What does a pizza
really cost, ingredients included?
Foodlio calculates the food cost of every recipe, recalculates everything when the price of flour, mozzarella or tomatoes changes, and helps you pick the right menu price.
From recipe to menu price
Clear numbers, no spreadsheets.
Cost per portion
Ingredients and quantities become recipe cost, food cost percentage and unit margin.
Menu engineering
Analyze dishes by popularity and profitability: Stars, Plowhorses, Puzzles and Dogs.
Target price suggestions
Enter the food cost you want to reach and Foodlio works out the recommended selling price.
PDF reports
Export your numbers and share them with partners and staff.
Inventory value
Keep an eye on the value of the ingredients you have in stock.
Example
How food cost is calculated
Simplified example (10% VAT): it does not include staff, rent, energy or other costs.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Ingredient cost per pizza | €1.40 |
| Menu price (10% VAT included) | €8.50 |
| Price before VAT | €7.73 |
| Food cost | 18.1% |
| Price minus ingredients | €6.33 |
Before you start
Frequently asked questions
How do you calculate the food cost of a pizza?
Divide the ingredient cost of one portion by the selling price before VAT. In the example above: €1.40 ÷ €7.73 = 18.1%.
What is a good food cost?
There is no single value for every venue: many operators use about 30% as a starting reference and adjust it to their own model.
Is margin the same as profit?
No. The difference between price and ingredient cost does not include staff, rent, energy, taxes or other business costs.
Can I try it before upgrading to Pro?
Yes, you can start for free with your first recipes and ingredients. Purchase options are shown in the app.
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