Actual vs Theoretical Food Cost Workbook
Cost & Inventory

Actual vs Theoretical Food Cost Workbook

$29
Instant download · Excel + Google Sheets

See what your food should have cost, what it did cost, and which ingredients made the difference. Recipe costing, sales mix and key item counts in one tracker.

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Find out where your food cost is leaking. This workbook compares what your food should have cost against what it actually cost, every week, in points and in dollars, and shows which ingredients made the difference.

What is inside

Who it is for

Operators whose food cost is off and who need to know whether it is portions, waste, theft, unrung comps or a bad count before they start fixing the wrong thing.

How it works

Built for Excel and Google Sheets. Cost your recipes once, then each week paste the sales mix and enter your counts. Read our actual versus theoretical food cost guide for how to act on the variance.

Before you buy

Common questions

How do I get the file?

Checkout happens on Etsy. As soon as payment clears, the download is available from your Etsy purchases page and from the receipt email Etsy sends you.

What do I need to open it?

The format is listed under the price at the top of this page. Spreadsheets open in Excel or Google Sheets, and PDF files open in any PDF reader. There is no subscription and nothing to install.

Can you add my logo, restaurant name or currency?

Yes. Add the Branding Add-on in our Etsy shop, or ask about a custom build if you want the tool shaped around your operation.

What if I get stuck setting it up?

Start with the template help page. If that does not solve it, email hello@opsedgehospitality.com and we will walk you through it.

Can I try the method before I buy?

Yes. The free calculators and guides cover the same formulas and routines, and the Prime Cost Score quiz shows where to start.

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