Cafe Break-Even Calculator
Covers per day to break even.
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Results
- Covers per day to break even
- 93
- Monthly covers needed
- 2,397
- Monthly break-even revenue
- $22,769.84
- Contribution per head
- $6.30
Quick answer
Break-even covers equal fixed costs divided by contribution per customer.
Covers = fixed costs ÷ (spend − variable cost)
How to use the Cafe Break-Even Calculator
- 1Enter rent, wages and other fixed costs.
- 2Enter average spend and variable cost per customer.
- 3Enter trading days per month.
Frequently asked questions
Should owner wages count?
Yes — include a market salary or you will flatter the numbers.
What if covers look impossible?
Raise average spend before chasing more footfall.