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How to Manage Your Restaurant Labor Cost Percentage

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Before restaurants can record a profit, they need to take several expenses into account—inventory, kitchen equipment, building utilities, and of course, labor. What is Restaurant Labor Cost Percentage? The formula for calculating labor cost percentage is: Restaurant Labor Cost Percentage = (Total Labor Costs) ÷ (Total Sales) x 100%.