Food & Beverage
Prime Cost Calculator
Calculate prime cost for hotel and restaurant operations.
Prime Cost Percentage Calculator
Use this tool to review prime cost percentage with a consistent period, denominator, and operating rule.
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- Built for hotel operators
Formula
How this calculator works
This formula converts source operating values into prime cost percentage for quick review.
Prime Cost % = ((COGS + Labor Cost) ÷ Total Sales) × 100
Context
Why this metric matters
Top control metric for restaurant operations. Coverage of packaging/cleaning supplies varies by operator; define COGS scope.
Hotel insight
Industry context
- Top control metric for restaurant operations. Coverage of packaging/cleaning supplies varies by operator; define COGS scope.
- Small changes in denominator rules can move the result, so keep the same reporting basis when comparing periods.
Operational notes
Before you act on the number
- ($28,000 + $17,000) ÷ $75,000 × 100 = 60.0%
- Confirm whether internal-use, complimentary, adjustment, or excluded activity should be included before comparing periods.
- Use this result as an operating guide and review it with the supporting business context.