Cafe Numbers

How to Track Profit by Menu Item in Your Cafe

Every cafe owner knows that a busy counter does not automatically mean a healthy bank balance. You can serve dozens of customers in a lunch rush and still end the week wondering where the money went. The difference between selling a lot and earning well often comes down to understanding two numbers: gross profit and net profit. When you break these down by individual menu items, you start to see which dishes actually support your business and which ones are quietly costing y