🍹 Bar Profit Margin Calculator
Quickly calculate your profit margin per drink or menu item to keep your bar profitable and priced right.
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🍸 Bar Profit Margin FAQs
What is a bar profit margin?+
It’s the percentage of profit your bar makes after subtracting drink costs from the selling price.
What is a good profit margin for bars?+
Most bars aim for a 70–80% margin on drinks, since alcohol has a relatively low cost compared to its selling price.
How can I improve my margins?+
Negotiate better prices with suppliers, reduce waste, create cocktail recipes with high-margin ingredients, and price strategically.
Do I include labor costs?+
This calculator focuses only on drink cost vs. selling price. For full profitability, include labor and overhead separately.
How often should I check margins?+
Monthly margin checks help keep your bar profitable. Review popular drinks weekly if you have high inventory turnover.