2027 Restaurant Budget Workbook

Build your 2027 restaurant budget the way operators run the business. Plan sales from days open, covers and check average, set your cost targets once, and get a full monthly P&L with prime cost and controllable profit.

What is inside

• Settings for your year, fiscal start month, cost targets, labor and every expense line
• Sales plan built from days open, covers and average check
• A monthly P&L budget with prime cost, controllable profit and operating profit
• Budget versus actual for every month and year to date
• A dashboard that updates as actuals come in and flags months that miss target
• An example workbook for a 120-seat restaurant, plus a start-here guide

Who it is for

Owners, general managers and finance leads preparing a 2027 budget who want something the kitchen and floor leaders can actually read.

How it works

Works in Excel and Google Sheets and sets up in an afternoon. Enter actuals as each month closes. Our prime cost guide and benchmarks page explain the targets.

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