For Food Business Owners
Recipe Cost Calculator TemplatePro Version
Professional Recipe Costing
Why do some restaurants sell more but still lose money? The PRO Template helps you calculate everything from cost per dish and batch production to feasibility, so you know how much you need to sell—not just to be “busy,” but to be truly profitable.
5 Cost Dimensions You Can Calculate Instantly
Your recipe data is 100% private
Stored in your own Google Account. Bistodio cannot access it.
Stored in your own Google Account. Bistodio cannot access it.
30-day money-back guarantee · One-time purchase · No monthly fees · ✓ Credit Card · ✓ PromptPay
Visual Overview
Calculate Costs Across the Entire System
From recipes to break-even analysis
Common Problems Restaurants Face
Does This Sound Like
Your Business?
These problems are not caused by a lack of skill. They happen when the business does not yet have the right tool to see the full picture.
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Selling well, but no cash left — you cannot see where the cost is leaking
2
Ingredient prices keep rising — every price change means manually updating recipes again and again
3
Costs are only estimated roughly — when profit disappears, you cannot explain exactly where it went
4
You hesitate to run promotions — because you do not know the true profit per dish
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You want staff to follow recipes consistently — but there is no clear SOP
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Recipe changes create inconsistencies — you have to rebuild documents every time
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Ordering is based on gut feeling — there is no system that calculates from actual recipes
And you do not need to spend time building formulas and setting up the system from scratch to solve this.
System Setup
Cost Breakdown
All Key Features
5 Checklists
Recipe SOP
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What You Get from the PRO Template
A System Designed
for Real Operations
Structured input flow · step-by-step tutorials · so the owner is not the only one who understands the costs
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Deep Cost Calculation Across 5 Dimensions
Know the real cost—not just the ingredients
- Ingredients with Yield%
- Gas and electricity by minute
- Rent and depreciation
- Labor cost by role
2
Connected Formulas Automatically
Update once, refresh everywhere
- Update a price in one place; all menus update instantly
- Reuse recipes as components in other menu items
- Supports Single / Batch / Semi-finished recipes
3
Professional, Easy-to-Manage Structure
A system your team can follow
- Keep ingredient and supplier data together in one place
- Ready-to-use sample ingredients included
- Hybrid System: Google Sheets + AppSheet
- 100% private storage on your Google Account
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Pricing Strategy & Feasibility
Make confident decisions backed by numbers
- Set selling prices for 6 channels with profit/loss analysis (VAT, GP)
- Supports retail and set pricing; analyze promotional profitability
- Feasibility & Break-Even Point to calculate daily sales targets
Extend Further
Use a Feasibility Study before opening a restaurant or expanding a branch
Create cooking SOPs from saved recipes through My Recipes
Before the Demo
It Looks Like a Lot of Data, Doesn’t It?
But in a real food business, it is not enough to know “How much do the ingredients cost?”
The harder question is
If Sales Are Good,
Is There Real Profit Left?
Is There Real Profit Left?
Questions Every Owner Needs to Answer
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How much do you need to sell per day to cover labor, rent, gas, electricity, and equipment depreciation?
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Is your current best-selling menu item actually profitable, or does it just make revenue look high?
03
If you keep selling this way, is there a real path to profit—or are you just spending time?
If you only look at the restaurant’s average cost, you may miss which menu item is draining profit
Sample Videos
See How Each Feature Works in Practice
How to enter data Set-up costs
Case Studies
Read Sample Cases
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RECIPE COST CALCULATOR PRO
Testimonials
(translated) Very recommended. The system is easy to use and has everything included.
maru waffle (translated) The cost calculator is easy to use and practical.
It is linked to real costs that can be updated at any time, allowing me to instantly know the cost of each product at that specific time. Recording and editing are also easy.
It is linked to real costs that can be updated at any time, allowing me to instantly know the cost of each product at that specific time. Recording and editing are also easy.
PIMM'S CUP (translated) Anyone who needs a cost management system, we recommend it.
Ekkamai Macchiato (translated) Very good. Menu Engineering helps you make more accurate decisions when selecting which menu items to focus on or when planning promotions.
yogibar.bkk (translated) Collecting ingredient data and calculating quantities and costs is much easier.
salmon all day (translated) Easy to use, complete, and far better than building the formulas yourself. It saves a lot of time.
ร้านแม่จำลอง (translated) A proper cost recording system is a must. Using just a POS for cost calculation often isn’t enough.
(translated) The owners are very cute, the service is very good, the system is easy to use, I recommend it.
Ranproad the best template i had used
ส้มตำคุณวาว (translated) The calculation is very detailed.
โกรก 1970 (translated) The owner is very cute, very kind. Normally, being a chef, having a system like this makes life much better.
more moo cafe (translated) Very good.
ร้านสลัดคาเฟ่ (translated) Can actually be used and is very good.
Pad Thai Cafe Very useful and convenient for food business
98 เผ็ดเด้ง (translated) Really works, would recommend.
ตงรัก ข้าวมันไก่ไทยสิงคโปร์ (translated) I really like it. It’s easy to use, not complicated, and the calculations are very detailed and accurate.
Jaidee coffee stand (translated) Good template
Charm Lanna (translated) Thank you for asking and answering questions quickly and clearly. It makes me feel at ease when using the program.
Tamarind Garden Hotel (translated) The admin provides excellent support and responds very quickly.
ร้านลาบต้นยาง (translated) Complete and detailed calculations, overall worth the money spent.
(translated) The details are clearly explained.
NASISCOMPANY (translated) Most useful, can work easier
สเต็กลุงหยิกลำพูน (translated) Good to use, detailed and easy to understand.
บริษัท ศรีสุนีย์กรุ๊ป จำกัด (translated) The program is very detailed and covers all expenses.
HAVE A BAGEL DAY (translated) Thank you for putting so much care into developing this system for us to use.
le noir cafe (translated) The system provides detailed functionality and data visibility. It may seem complex at first, but once you understand how it works, you can use it efficiently and get the greatest benefit for your business. It also helps make back-office operations and recipe management much smoother.
Keto Sweet bake (translated) The workflow is convenient and feels more professional.
Nirun Pattana Co., Ltd. (translated) Easy to use and simple to understand.
umihiko (translated) As someone who recently opened a restaurant, this system has made it much easier to manage the business in a more organized way and gain a clearer understanding of costs.
บริษัท รสมาลี คูรินารี่ จำกัด (translated) Easy to use and definitely worth the investment.
สเต็กลุงหยิก ลำพูน ลำปาง (translated) Works well
Testimonials
ร้านแม่จำลอง (translated) A proper cost recording system is a must. Using just a POS for cost calculation often isn’t enough.
(translated) Very recommended. The system is easy to use and has everything included.
Ranproad the best template i had used
PIMM'S CUP (translated) Anyone who needs a cost management system, we recommend it.
(translated) The owners are very cute, the service is very good, the system is easy to use, I recommend it.
ร้านสลัดคาเฟ่ (translated) Can actually be used and is very good.
NASISCOMPANY (translated) Most useful, can work easier
ส้มตำคุณวาว (translated) The calculation is very detailed.
สเต็กลุงหยิก ลำพูน ลำปาง (translated) Works well
โกรก 1970 (translated) The owner is very cute, very kind. Normally, being a chef, having a system like this makes life much better.
สเต็กลุงหยิกลำพูน (translated) Good to use, detailed and easy to understand.
Pad Thai Cafe Very useful and convenient for food business
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98 เผ็ดเด้ง (translated) Really works, would recommend.
Jaidee coffee stand (translated) Good template
Charm Lanna (translated) Thank you for asking and answering questions quickly and clearly. It makes me feel at ease when using the program.
ร้านลาบต้นยาง (translated) Complete and detailed calculations, overall worth the money spent.
บ้านม่า ก๋วยเตี๋ยวเป็ดพะโล้
(translated) The details are clearly explained.
AgaligoCoffee
(translated) Very detailed I haven't tried playing with it yet, but I think it's complete so I can actually use it.
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⚠️ For installment payments: if you cancel before completing all payments, or if the system cannot collect payment, updates, support, and add-on registration will no longer be included.
- PRO Template covering 5 cost categories
- Free My Recipes Add-on (SOP App)
- Free Easy Stock Form (Thai only)
- Guides & step-by-step tutorial videos
- Team support and usage consultation
- Can be used in Thailand and internationally
- 30-day money-back guarantee
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Steps
Order and Payment
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Select and Pay
Choose your preferred language option and pay through a convenient channel.
2
Receive the Link by Email
The system sends the download link automatically. If you do not see it in your inbox, please check your spam folder.
3
Not Received Within 10 Minutes?
Contact us via LINE @bistodio and we will reply as soon as possible.
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Quality Guarantee — 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If the product does not work as expected or is not useful for your business, we will refund the full amount within 30 days from your purchase date.
Refund Conditions (if applicable)
- Exchange rate loss if paid in another currency
- Bank transfer or card processing fees
- For international payouts, the recipient is responsible for transfer fees
Ecosystem
Scale Further — Without Starting Over
The PRO Cost Template has been proven in real operations, from small restaurants and cafés to franchises and hotels in Thailand and overseas.
We understand that trying to learn every system on day one can make you lose focus.
Start by understanding your real costs first, then expand at the right pace for your business.
Start by understanding your real costs first, then expand at the right pace for your business.
PRO
Costing
→
SOP
My Recipes
→
BOM
Purchasing
→
⭐
Menu Eng.
→
All-1
Full System
📱
Standardized Kitchen
My Recipes
Turn recipes into SOPs that staff can view instantly on the mobile app
- Costing and SOP creation in one workflow
- Create standard recipe PDFs for the kitchen wall
- Register for free through the link in your email
📦
More Accurate Purchasing
BOM
Calculate actual ingredient quantities to order from saved recipes
- Includes Yield at every level, even for semi-finished recipes
- Export purchase lists as PDFs separated by supplier
⭐
Identify Profitable Menus
Menu Engineering
Analyze which menus to push forward and which to remove (Available in Thai only)
- Categories: Stars / Plowhorses / Puzzles / Dogs
- Share your affiliate link to get it free
📋
Build Daily Discipline
Easy Stock Form
Daily ingredient stock recording form (Available in Thai only)
- Record Recv+, Waste, Test, and Trim
- Direct stock deduction when used with the bundle (BOM)
- Easy to use on Google Sheets
FAQs
Questions Restaurant Owners Often Ask Before Buying
Google Sheets supports up to 10 million cells. In practical use, 100–200 recipes work well, and more is still possible.
If your file becomes slow because it contains a large amount of data, or if you want to split recipe records into separate files, a free supplementary template is available for file splitting.
If your file becomes slow because it contains a large amount of data, or if you want to split recipe records into separate files, a free supplementary template is available for file splitting.
A food business does not only have ingredient costs. This template helps calculate important indirect costs, including labor, gas and electricity, rent, and depreciation. It also supports feasibility analysis, daily sales target calculation, and a structured workflow to reduce repetitive work. It was developed from real food business operations.
Yes. You can record semi-finished recipes such as sauces or prepped ingredients, then reuse them across multiple menu items immediately.
- Record once, use across many menu items
- Edit the master recipe in one place; all related menus update instantly
- Supports BOM to calculate ingredient requirements including Yield from semi-finished recipes
Suitable for many types of food businesses
- Restaurants: single-dish menus, à la carte, rice-and-curry shops, fine dining, street food, cloud kitchens, hotels
- Drinks and desserts: coffee, tea, cafés, bars, bakeries, cakes, ice cream
- Specialty shops: dim sum, noodle shops, Japanese food, pizza, catering
- Food production: manufacturing/processing, souvenir food shops
- Events: booths and event catering
Recipes are business secrets. You receive the template file and store it only in your own Google Account. Bistodio cannot access the file or view your recipes. All data remains under your control.
Cost Calculator Template (Google Sheets) — a desktop or laptop is recommended for full performance
App Add-ons (AppSheet) — iPad, tablet, smartphone. Download from the App Store / Google Play
- Recommended: desktop or laptop (Windows / Mac)
- Suitable for basic viewing/data entry: tablet, iPad
- Suitable for viewing: smartphone (may slow down if the file contains a lot of data)
App Add-ons (AppSheet) — iPad, tablet, smartphone. Download from the App Store / Google Play
You can contact our team at every step via LINE or email. We will reply as soon as possible, or within 24 hours.
The PRO Template is the starting point. The data you record can connect to every add-on without re-entering it.
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PRO Template — record recipes → calculate costs → set prices → Feasibility & BEP
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My Recipes (Free) — automatic SOPs that staff can view in the app
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BOM — calculate purchasing from real recipes, including Yield at every level
4
Easy Stock Form (Free) — record daily stock and build discipline
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Menu Engineering — identify menus that truly make money and cut those pulling profit down
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All-in-One Manager — when ready, upgrade to a full stock management system (15-day free trial)
- Register a website account using the email used for purchase. Wait for the confirmation email and activate the account.
- Follow the setup steps and open the full manual using the link in the email.
- The sample ingredient list (Thai version) is in the full manual, section 2.9.1.
For common usage questions, see the full manual on the website.
No. You can start from the tutorial section “Setting Sell Rate” onward.
💡 We recommend completing all sections to get more accurate data, reduce the risk of hidden costs you may not notice, and improve Menu Engineering analysis.
Need More Information?
Our team is happy to answer questions before and after purchase.