Free resource · Excel
Download a free template to review restaurant food cost
Track sales, inventory, purchases, waste, and a target percentage in an editable workbook with formulas, an example row, and instructions.
- 01Food cost worksheet
- 02Waste-adjusted cost calculation
- 03Use instructions
Download it now and replace the example row.
Start with visible numbers
A short workbook for choosing the next review
What it includes
The template connects beginning inventory, purchases, and ending inventory to calculate used cost. Waste-adjusted cost and a target percentage keep the next variance visible.
How to use it
Replace the example row with a real period, keep the same currency and units, and add one row for each comparable close.
- Enter food sales for the period.
- Record purchases and inventory in one stable unit.
- Track waste separately before choosing an operating change.
After the first test
When you need a complete weekly routine
Does it work in Excel?
Yes. It is an XLSX file that you can open in Excel or import into Google Sheets.
Do I need to leave my email?
No. The free download is direct; email is only requested by the optional checklist form.
What is in the paid version?
The complete pack adds an operating workbook, guide, and routines for sales, expenses, inventory, waste, and margin.