Here's the report this tool builds — a clear contribution verdict, the royalty it costs you and current-vs-proposed margins. It needs a full-size screen to run.
A sample preview — open on a laptop or desktop to run it with your own menu.
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Compare your current menu with a proposed one and see instantly which makes more contribution — before you commit.
Enter your current menu items below. The easiest way is to copy them from a spreadsheet and paste straight into the table — or download, fill in and upload the template using the buttons at the bottom of the page.
Enter the menu you're considering below — paste from a spreadsheet, or use the template buttons at the bottom of the page.
Units sold start matched with your current menu for a like-for-like comparison. Change them only if you're forecasting a different volume for this proposed menu.
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Figures shown are contribution — gross profit after food, packaging, wastage and any royalty or commission, before labour and overheads. Item costs should be entered ex-VAT.
What this means
Template
Download an Excel template, fill it in offline, then upload it back to populate both menus.
Save & restore
Save both menus and settings to a file you can back up, share, or reload later.
PDF report
Generate a formatted summary of the analysis, ready to save or share.
Paste from GoodTill
GoodTill is an EPOS (till) system used in hospitality. Paste its Product report straight in and the tool reads item names, quantities and prices automatically.