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Restaurant Break-Even Calculator

Estimate the sales needed to cover fixed costs from an expected contribution margin.

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Formula

Break-even sales = fixed costs ÷ contribution margin ratio

%

Result

Break-even sales
EGP 100,000.00

An operating estimate for the same period, not an accounting forecast. A zero or negative contribution margin has no calculable break-even point.

Use contribution margin deliberately

Contribution margin is what remains after variable costs. It should reflect food, packaging, channel commissions, and other relevant variable costs.

This is an operational estimate, not an accounting forecast. Changes in sales mix or costs will change break-even revenue.

Frequently asked questions

What counts as fixed cost?

Costs that do not change directly with order volume, such as rent, some payroll, and subscriptions.

Why is a zero margin rejected?

A business cannot cover fixed costs when contribution margin is zero or negative.

Is this a guaranteed sales target?

No. It is an estimate that depends on the accuracy of the inputs.

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