Menu Sales-Mix and Contribution Workbook

Built for Australian hospitality owners and managers who want an editable working model with clear assumptions.

What you receive

• Blank Excel workbook
• Separate hypothetical worked-example Excel workbook
• Quick-start guide in editable Word and print-ready PDF

Four sheets: Start Here, Menu data (60 rows), Item comparison (20 items) and Actions.

Put it to work

1. Choose comparable Prior and Current periods. Record dates, trading hours and unusual events in Actions.
2. Enter one row per item per period. Use actual net sales after discounts and refunds on one consistent accounting basis.
3. Include food, packaging and other chosen direct variable costs once in direct unit cost. Do not confuse contribution with net profit.

Who it suits

Independent cafés, restaurants and other small hospitality venues using Microsoft Excel to organise their own operating figures.

Formats and delivery

One ZIP download containing two .xlsx files, one .docx and one PDF. Macro-free; no external data connections or software integration. Digital delivery after checkout. No physical item.

Licence and limits

Single-venue business licence. Customise for that venue; do not resell, share or redistribute. No subscription or future-update entitlement is included.

No POS integration, automatic pricing recommendation or universal margin target. It does not build recipes or allocate every venue overhead. General operational information only. Confirm requirements with qualified advisers.

Read the refund policy and contact GVR for support.

Related guidance

Read the related practical guide. For daily operating records, explore the Restaurant Operations Pack.