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This calculator helps you estimate your restaurant’s daily/monthly/yearly revenue based on key operational factors.
To use this calculator, you’ll need to input three key pieces of information:
Let’s break down each of these components:
This refers to the total number of tables available in your restaurant for customer seating. It includes all tables, whether they’re for two people, four people, or larger groups.
For example:
Consider your restaurant’s layout and seating capacity when determining this number. If you have a bar area with seating, you might count each group of bar seats as a “table” for this calculation.
This represents how many times, on average, each table is occupied by different parties in a single day. It’s a measure of how quickly you can seat new customers after others leave. Factors that influence this include:
For example:
This is an average across all your tables and across different days of the week.
This is the average amount spent per table, including all food, drinks, and any other charges. To calculate this:
For example:
Using these inputs, the calculator estimates your restaurant’s revenue with this formula:
Daily Revenue = Number of Tables × Number of Turns Per Table Per Day × Average Check Amount
Monthly and yearly revenues are then calculated based on this daily estimate:
Monthly Revenue = Daily Revenue × 30
Yearly Revenue = Daily Revenue × 365
Let’s walk through an example:
Using these numbers:
After calculating your estimated revenue, consider your profit margins. Use our “Restaurant Profit Margin Calculator” to dive deeper into your restaurant’s financial health.
Restaurant revenue is typically calculated by multiplying the number of customers served by the average amount each customer spends. Our calculator uses a similar method, but focuses on tables rather than individual customers:
We then estimate monthly revenue (Daily Revenue × 30) and yearly revenue (Daily Revenue × 365).
Profit varies widely among restaurants and depends on many factors. Generally, a healthy restaurant aims for a profit margin of 3-5% of total revenue. However, this can range from 0-15% depending on the restaurant type, location, and management efficiency.
To calculate profit:
Restaurant turnover, or table turns, refers to how many times a table is used by different parties in a day. To calculate this:
For example, if you have 20 tables and serve 60 parties in a day: 60 parties ÷ 20 tables = 3 turns per table
Estimating cafe revenue follows the same principle as estimating restaurant revenue. Use our calculator with these adjustments:
Remember that cafe revenue can vary greatly depending on location, hours of operation, and product offerings. Our calculator provides a starting point, but you may need to adjust based on your cafe's specific characteristics.
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