Overview
reciProfity uses a default global food cost percentage of 30 percent. You can adjust this value globally or customize it for specific categories, such as appetizers or desserts, in the Manage Categories section of The Optimizer. If a recipe doesn’t have a Primary Category with its own assigned food cost or margin, the global percentage will apply by default.
Food cost percentage compares ingredient cost to the price of an item, while profit margin shows how much remains after costs. These values help you understand how pricing decisions affect profitability.
You may need different food cost or margin targets across different categories. For example, desserts often have lower ingredient costs and support higher margins, while entrées require tighter cost control. Setting category-specific values helps align pricing with how each type of item performs.
Instructions
To reset the global food cost or profit margin percentage:
- Click on the hamburger menu in the top left corner and then select The Optimizer.
- Choose Set Food Cost % or Margin %
- Set your desired food cost or margin.
To apply specific food cost or margin values to recipe categories—like appetizers and desserts—go to the Manage Categories section of the Optimizer.