Now, restaurant pricing is generally determined by how much a meal is going to cost to serve, including staff costs and ingredients, plus an added 25 to 35 percent. So, if a meal costs $14.50 to put together, it will likely be priced at $25 for the customer. A savvy owner may even drop the price to $24 to make the customer think they’re getting great value for their money.
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