Operations

COGS (Cost of Goods Sold)

The direct cost of ingredients used to produce sold menu items, expressed as a percentage of revenue. Industry benchmark: 28-32% for full-service, 25-30% for QSR. Plate cost feeds into COGS; menu pricing decisions impact COGS materially.

Related Terms

See COGS (Cost of Goods Sold) in Action

Back to the full glossary (75 terms)
Restaurant Background
Get Started Today

Ready to Create Your Free Digital Menu?

Join restaurants using Menujo. Create your free menu in minutes. No credit card required.

Free Forever • No Credit Card Required • Plans from $7/month