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Every restaurant type has different margin targets, cost structures, and pricing strategies. Choose yours below.

Fine Dining

Premium pricing strategy for upscale restaurants

Target margin72–80%
Food cost %25%
Avg check$80–$150 per person
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Fast Casual

Efficient menu pricing for fast casual concepts

Target margin67–73%
Food cost %30%
Avg check$12–$18 per person
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Food Truck

Lean menu pricing strategy for food trucks

Target margin65–72%
Food cost %32%
Avg check$10–$16 per person
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Bakery & Café

Margin-focused pricing for bakeries and cafés

Target margin68–75%
Food cost %30%
Avg check$8–$15 per person
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Pizza Restaurant

Profit-optimized pricing for pizza restaurants

Target margin70–76%
Food cost %28%
Avg check$15–$30 per order
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Café

Smart menu pricing for cafés and coffee shops

Target margin70–80%
Food cost %28%
Avg check$7–$14 per person
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Sushi Restaurant

Menu pricing strategy for sushi and Japanese restaurants

Target margin68–75%
Food cost %30%
Avg check$35–$65 per person
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Mexican Restaurant

Menu pricing for Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurants

Target margin68–74%
Food cost %29%
Avg check$14–$28 per person
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Italian Restaurant

Menu pricing for Italian and pasta restaurants

Target margin70–76%
Food cost %28%
Avg check$25–$55 per person
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Burger Restaurant

Menu pricing for burger joints and smash burger concepts

Target margin67–74%
Food cost %30%
Avg check$12–$22 per person
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BBQ Restaurant

Pricing strategy for BBQ and smokehouse restaurants

Target margin65–72%
Food cost %32%
Avg check$18–$35 per person
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Seafood Restaurant

Menu pricing for seafood and fish restaurants

Target margin65–73%
Food cost %32%
Avg check$35–$70 per person
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Steakhouse

Premium menu pricing for steakhouses and chophouses

Target margin65–72%
Food cost %32%
Avg check$60–$120 per person
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Indian Restaurant

Menu pricing for Indian and South Asian restaurants

Target margin70–76%
Food cost %28%
Avg check$18–$35 per person
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Thai Restaurant

Menu pricing for Thai and Southeast Asian restaurants

Target margin69–75%
Food cost %28%
Avg check$16–$30 per person
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Chinese Restaurant

Menu pricing for Chinese and dim sum restaurants

Target margin67–74%
Food cost %30%
Avg check$16–$35 per person
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Vegan Restaurant

Menu pricing for vegan and plant-based restaurants

Target margin69–76%
Food cost %28%
Avg check$16–$30 per person
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Breakfast & Brunch

Menu pricing for breakfast and brunch restaurants

Target margin67–74%
Food cost %30%
Avg check$14–$25 per person
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Sandwich Shop

Menu pricing for sandwich shops and delis

Target margin65–72%
Food cost %32%
Avg check$10–$18 per person
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Salad Bar & Bowl Concept

Menu pricing for salad bars and healthy bowl concepts

Target margin68–75%
Food cost %29%
Avg check$12–$18 per person
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