{"id":25371,"date":"2025-04-15T07:00:27","date_gmt":"2025-04-15T12:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/?p=25371"},"modified":"2025-04-21T19:01:47","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T00:01:47","slug":"how-much-money-can-restaurants-make","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/food-entrepreneurship\/how-much-money-can-restaurants-make\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Money Can Restaurants Make?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>Listen to This Article:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"elevenlabs-audionative-widget\" data-height=\"90\" data-width=\"100%\" data-frameborder=\"no\" data-scrolling=\"no\" data-publicuserid=\"d443feec80bf8c8f2e009e26dafa4118e6eb9f14056a5516af577c77d4404c4e\" data-playerurl=\"https:\/\/elevenlabs.io\/player\/index.html\" data-projectid=\"00QS8M90fTxoo5at0VAr\">Loading the <a href=\"https:\/\/elevenlabs.io\/text-to-speech\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Elevenlabs Text to Speech<\/a> AudioNative Player&#8230;<\/div>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/elevenlabs.io\/player\/audioNativeHelper.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s talk about the vibrant universe of restaurants. As guests, we see just a few key components of this ecosystem, like menu items and customer service. But behind the curtain, there\u2019s an entire business that relies on key metrics such as growth, revenue, and profit to keep the doors open. So, how much money can restaurants make?<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to exact figures, keep in mind that numbers vary based on numerous factors\u2014like the type of restaurant, business model, size, location, time of day, and more. Let\u2019s unpack how much money a restaurant can make.<\/p>\n        <div class=\"tmm-table-of-contents\" tmm-table-of-contents>\n            <div class=\"tmm-table-of-contents__title\">Table of Contents<\/div>\n            <div class=\"tmm-table-of-contents__list\" tmm-table-of-contents__list><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n<h2>How Much Can the Average Restaurant Make Per Day, Per Month, and Per Year?<\/h2>\n<p>When figuring out how much any business makes, revenue is the place to start. In general, revenue means sales, and restaurant revenue can include multiple income streams\u2014like food and beverage sales, online orders, consumer goods, and even merchandise.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s important to remember that revenue calculations are only the beginning; the most important figure is profit\u2014net profit to be specific\u2014which is calculated after deducting expenses from that revenue number.<\/p>\n<p>On average, restaurants less than 12 months old make <a href=\"https:\/\/pos.toasttab.com\/blog\/on-the-line\/how-much-do-restaurants-make-in-a-day?srsltid=AfmBOooNhfLnWpwx1PT7upg3o2rumokhfG5j-70MvTVardeGhxdl17M_\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">$111,860.70 in monthly revenue<\/a>, though that can vary significantly based on restaurant type. For example, a Toast survey found that on average, fast-food restaurants make $5,000 to $10,000 a day in revenue, whereas fine dining restaurants make $1,000 to $3,000 a day. That might sound like a lot, but restaurants also cost a lot to operate, so only a small percentage of that is profit.<\/p>\n<p>Restaurants on average <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/food-entrepreneurship\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-start-a-restaurant\/\">cost hundreds of thousands to open<\/a>, so at first the establishment might not be profitable. But once a restaurant takes off, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/pages.stern.nyu.edu\/~adamodar\/New_Home_Page\/datafile\/margin.html#:~:text=32.43%25-,10.66%25,-17.26%25\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NYU Stern School of Business<\/a>, the average net profit margins are around 10.62%<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25375\" style=\"width: 778px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25375\" class=\"wp-image-25375 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Person-wearing-a-black-and-white-striped-shirt-and-a-tan-apron-using-a-calculator-768.jpg\" alt=\"Person wearing a black and white striped shirt and a tan apron, holding a tablet in their left hand and a calculator in their right.\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Person-wearing-a-black-and-white-striped-shirt-and-a-tan-apron-using-a-calculator-768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Person-wearing-a-black-and-white-striped-shirt-and-a-tan-apron-using-a-calculator-768-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-25375\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">It\u2019s important for restaurant owners and managers to keep on top of their operating figures.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>How Do Restaurants Make Money?<\/h2>\n<p>At the most basic level, restaurants make money by applying the straightforward business concept of selling more than they spend. But there\u2019s a lot that goes into achieving that. It begins with a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/food-entrepreneurship\/how-culinary-school-helps-you-write-and-implement-business-plan\/\"> solid business plan<\/a> and continues with consistent monitoring of revenues and expenses.<\/p>\n<p>The profitability of the restaurant depends on how well the restaurant owner or manager keeps track of specific expenses, such as wages and cost of goods sold (COGS). Establishing a dependable inventory management system to keep track of ingredients can also impact profitability. Keeping track of these metrics is a detailed, highly analytical job, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/academics\/food-and-beverage-online\/\">with the proper training<\/a>, it\u2019s certainly possible.<br \/>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"blog-article-callout-wrap\">\n\t\t<div class=\"blog-article-callout-text\">\n<h3>An Example of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.7shifts.com\/blog\/restaurant-costs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Restaurant Operating Costs<\/a> by % of revenue:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Labor: 28% to 30%<\/li>\n<li>Food costs: 25% to 40%<\/li>\n<li>Rent &amp; utilities: 5% to 10%<\/li>\n<li>Marketing: varies<\/li>\n<li>Miscellaneous: varies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\nEscoffier students who complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/food-entrepreneurship\/\">online Food Entrepreneurship program<\/a> can engage in a curriculum that covers food business operations\u2014delving into storeroom operations, inventory, portion control, ingredient conversions, and recipe costing. Escoffier\u2019s goal is to help prepare students to step into a restaurant business management position by understanding the technical concepts that may affect a restaurant\u2019s bottom line.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a look at some of the factors that play into the profitability and success of any restaurant.<\/p>\n\n\t<div class=\"blog-quote\">\n\t\t<div class=\"the-quote\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"quotes\">\u201c<\/div>\n\t\t\t\u201cWhen you step into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/\">culinary school<\/a> a lot of the time it\u2019s focused 100% on food and cooking. If you spend time in the kitchen eventually you will be a great chef, but it\u2019s knowing the back side of what we do which is the business side, the finances, and understanding that in great detail as well.\u201d*\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"author \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Chef-Curtis-Duffy-e1610520071846.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t     alt=\"Chef Curtis Duffy\"\n\t\t\t\t\t     width=\"150\" height=\"150\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Chef Curtis Duffy<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEscoffier Partner, and 3 Michelin Star Restaurant Chef &amp; Owner\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<p><em>*Information may not reflect every student\u2019s experience. Results and outcomes may be based on several factors, such as geographical region or previous experience.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Location<\/h3>\n<p>If a restaurant is on a bustling street with high traffic, this can definitely impact your revenue. Believe it or not, the location itself is almost a \u201cmarketing catalyst\u201d for your business. Chances are, restaurants in more urban settings next to shopping malls and hotels will attract more guests, too.<\/p>\n<p>Also, ask yourself\u2014is your restaurant easily commutable? Can guests grab an Uber to your location or are there plenty of nearby parking spaces? All of these factors related to the location most likely matter in your profitability. Try to find a location for your restaurant that provides exposure and accessibility.<\/p>\n<h3>Capacity and Layout<\/h3>\n<p>How many guests can your restaurant serve, and how is your restaurant laid out? In a fast-casual establishment, can guests quickly order at the counter and leave, or are you running a fine dining restaurant with a more prolonged sit-down experience? These factors, as well as the actual size of your restaurant, may impact how much money your restaurant makes. The best solution for keeping a constant flow of customers is to utilize reservation software to plan ahead and have the right amount of staff members on board.<\/p>\n<p>Play with the layout of your restaurant until you\u2019ve found a sweet spot, maximizing capacity and flow.<\/p>\n<h3>Menu<\/h3>\n<p>While menu design calls for a chef\u2019s artistry, it can also impact <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/food-entrepreneurship\/how-to-price-a-menu-to-improve-profitability-for-your-restaurant\/\">the bottom line<\/a>. The goal is to keep ingredient costs low while maintaining an excellent customer experience. This can be managed through a fine balance of purchasing items in bulk and also selecting slightly higher-priced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/food-entrepreneurship\/the-fine-art-of-building-a-seasonal-menu\/\">seasonal items<\/a> that could add some \u201cstand-out\u201d appeal to your menu.<\/p>\n<p>A restaurant\u2019s menu is typically a combination of items with high and low margins. This is where it\u2019s important, again, to keep on top of your numbers so you know the return on investment on everything you serve. You\u2019ll also want to know your market, meaning you should understand the habits and demographics of your guests so you can marry your menu to their wants and needs.<\/p>\n\n\t<div class=\"blog-quote\">\n\t\t<div class=\"the-quote\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"quotes\">\u201c<\/div>\n\t\t\t\u201cI sit at night, and I write my menus. Sometimes on my day off, I\u2019m writing menus. I get excited about the dishes. I can envision them; I can see them coming together\u2026How are we going to make a contemporary presentation? How are we going to take a classic dish and make it into a new dish?\u201d*\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"author \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Edward-Leonard-Featured-Image.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\t     alt=\"Chef Edward Leonard\"\n\t\t\t\t\t     width=\"150\" height=\"150\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Chef Edward Leonard<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAward-winning Certified Master Chef and Culinary Olympic Gold Medalist\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<h3>Labor<\/h3>\n<p>Different types of restaurants have different labor needs, and it\u2019s important to calculate whether the revenue will offset those expenses. A fine dining establishment will typically call for more staff as well as employees with specialized skills, while a fast casual restaurant might be able to automate more roles.<\/p>\n<p>For example, many fast food and takeout restaurants are experimenting with using AI at takeout windows and to process payments. Other businesses are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/world-food-drink\/restaurant-innovation-technology-trends-statistics\/#:~:text=online%20reservation%20systems\">automating their reservation systems<\/a> or using robots to bring food out. All of this will affect, though not eliminate, labor costs.<\/p>\n<h3>Takeout and Delivery<\/h3>\n<p>Takeout and delivery play ever more important roles in many restaurants\u2019 success and can add significant revenue to the bottom line. Customers\u2019 preferences are changing, and recent years have sped up a trend that was already in the works\u2014more and more people prefer to order out or have their food delivered.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/world-food-drink\/consumer-dining-trend-statistics\/#:~:text=same%20about%20delivery.-,65%25%20of%20restaurant%20operators%20said%20delivery%20was%20a%20higher%20percentage%20of%20their%20sales%20in%202023%20than%20it%20was%20in%202019,-.%2020%25%20said%20it\">65% of restaurants<\/a> said delivery was a higher percentage of their sales in 2023 than it was in 2019. Third-party delivery apps have facilitated the trend and helped make it easier for restaurants to add this service to their revenue repertoire.<\/p>\n<h2>Types of Restaurants That Can Make the Most Money<\/h2>\n<p>There are specific types of restaurants that are generally more profitable than others, due to geographics, menu design, size, and more. For aspiring food entrepreneurs, here are a few restaurant categories to consider when vetting your business idea.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_24098\" style=\"width: 778px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24098\" class=\"wp-image-24098 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Two-restaurant-employees-in-aprons-looking-at-a-laptop-768.jpg\" alt=\"Two restaurant employees in aprons are at a table in an empty restaurant dining room looking at a laptop.\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Two-restaurant-employees-in-aprons-looking-at-a-laptop-768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Two-restaurant-employees-in-aprons-looking-at-a-laptop-768-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-24098\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">When planning a restaurant, it\u2019s important to understand the profit margins of different types of establishments.<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Bars<\/h3>\n<p>Of all the restaurant sectors, bars yield the highest profit margins because they can generally mark up alcohol higher than other foods and beverages. Consider how you might buy a bottle of wine at your favorite liquor store for $15 and find that same bottle listed at twice that price in a restaurant. Or selling for $9 a glass. And no matter the economy or world events, it seems that people will always head to their local watering hole.<\/p>\n<p>The average bar may have the potential to bring in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/articles\/personal-finance\/011216\/economics-owning-bar.asp#:~:text=equals%20about%20%24330%2C000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">approximately $330,000 a year in gross revenue<\/a>, with <a href=\"https:\/\/pos.toasttab.com\/blog\/on-the-line\/bar-profit-margin#:~:text=%C2%A0pour%20cost%3B-,the%20average%20bar%20profit%20margin%20is%20therefore%2078%2D80%20percent,-%2C%C2%A0far%20higher\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">average gross profit margins as high as 80%<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The most profitable bars find ways to decrease pour costs (inventory usage \u00f7 sales) and might focus more on profitable drinks on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/hospitality-careers\/how-to-create-a-great-drink-menu\/\">the menu<\/a>, such as wine. It\u2019s also critical for bar owners to maintain complete control over the numbers and constantly monitor key reports, such as daily sales and menu item reports, to optimize profitability.<\/p>\n<p>If becoming a bar owner is part of your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/hospitality-careers\/careers-a-food-and-beverage-operations-degree-can-prepare-you-for\/\">career roadmap<\/a>, consider Escoffier\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/academics\/food-and-beverage-online\/\">Hospitality &amp; Restaurant Operations Management program<\/a>. Along with understanding cost control, purchasing, and leadership, students can also grasp fundamental skills in menu design, beverage service operations, and more.<\/p>\n<h3>Fast Food<\/h3>\n<p>Another profitable restaurant sector is the rapid-fire land of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/world-food-drink\/which-us-states-eat-the-most-fast-food-americas-fast-food-hotspots\/\">fast food<\/a>. High demand usually equates to more desirable profit margins, and fast food has become an everyday stop for many consumers.<\/p>\n<p>Take McDonald\u2019s, for example. According to TitleMax, over the past five years, McDonald\u2019s has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.titlemax.com\/discovery-center\/the-revenue-of-fast-food-chains-in-america\/#:~:text=the%20Golden%20Arches%20has%20consistently%20recorded%20more%20than%20%2435%20billion%20in%20sales%20across%20all%20of%20its%20franchises.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">generated more than $35 billion<\/a> in sales across all of its franchises. According to the Roosevelt Institute, fast-food profit margins are expanding beyond growth in other sectors. Between 2014 and 2023, <a href=\"https:\/\/rooseveltinstitute.org\/publications\/fast-food-industry-profiteering\/#:~:text=2014%20and%202023%2C%20fast%2Dfood%20prices%20increased%20by%2046.8%20percent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fast-food restaurants have increased prices by 46.8%<\/a> compared to a 28.7% average increase for all prices.<\/p>\n<p>However, current trends suggest that fast casual restaurants (think: Chipotle, Qdoba, Shake Shack, etc.) are performing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.restaurantdive.com\/news\/why-fast-casual-restaurants-poised-for-success-in-2025-again\/736851\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">better than other quick-service chains<\/a>. Fast-casual establishments are reporting average net profit margins <a href=\"https:\/\/merchants.doordash.com\/en-us\/blog\/profit-margins-restaurant-businesses#fast-casual-restaurant-profit-margin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">around 17%<\/a>, higher than the estimated 6-9% average net margins at fast food joints and 5-10% at full-service establishments.<\/p>\n<h3>Food Trucks<\/h3>\n<p>Whenever you don\u2019t have to pay monthly rent, you can most likely expect strong profit margins\u2014and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/food-entrepreneurship\/how-to-start-your-own-food-truck\/\">starting a food truck<\/a> is no exception. Although there are startup costs involved\u2014such as the truck itself, equipment, licenses, food costs, and marketing\u2014the average food truck revenue lands between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/food-entrepreneurship\/how-much-money-do-food-trucks-make\/#:~:text=%2420%2C000%20to%20%2442%2C000%20per%20month\">$20,000-$42,000 monthly<\/a> in total sales before expenses.<\/p>\n<p>Although operating expenses aren\u2019t completely nominal, food truck owners can find clever ways to highlight more profitable menu items through social media to optimize sales.<\/p>\n\n\t<div class=\"blog-quote\">\n\t\t<div class=\"the-quote\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"quotes\">\u201c<\/div>\n\t\t\t\u201cUnderstanding that however you&#8217;re branding yourself is going to be really important,\u201d she shares, \u201cbecause people are going to buy into your $13 products, $16 products, $19 products, $20 products, or they&#8217;re going to say, \u2018No, this doesn&#8217;t look like it&#8217;s worth that.\u2019 And that&#8217;s based on how you advertise.\u201d*\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"author no-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Chantal Lucas<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEscoffier Culinary Arts graduate and owner of Luchals food truck\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<p><em>*Information may not reflect every student\u2019s experience. Results and outcomes may be based on several factors, such as geographical region or previous experience.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Breakfast Diners<\/h3>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/store.mintel.com\/report\/us-restaurant-breakfast-and-brunch-trends-market-report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mintel<\/a>, there\u2019s been a notable surge in breakfast interest, mostly thanks to Gen Z and millennials. Many restaurants are likely increasing breakfast menu items since a lot of the ingredients are relatively low cost.<\/p>\n<p>The good news is that for future culinarians, starting a diner is a great idea since expenses aren\u2019t as astronomical as a full-service restaurant. Profit margins might also be higher.<\/p>\n<h3>Pizzeria<\/h3>\n<p>Pizza is one of America\u2019s longtime comfort foods, and it continues to perform fairly well. Overall, U.S. pizzeria revenue has fallen at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.4% since 2021. However, it\u2019s still big business with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibisworld.com\/united-states\/industry\/pizza-restaurants\/4320\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">$50.1 billion in 2024 revenue<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Although expenses like equipment and rental fees can add up, if you stick with basic pizza ingredients, your profit might fare well at the end of the day.<\/p>\n<h2>How Much Can Restaurant Owners Make?<\/h2>\n<p>Salary ranges for restaurant owners could vary widely since they\u2019re directly tied to the success of the restaurants.<\/p>\n<p>In time, this number might grow as the restaurant increases in profitability. Usually, on top of a reliable salary, restaurant owners can also get dividends from business profit, or they may opt for a pay scale salary that raises as the restaurant matures and profit margins grow. Their salary will usually fluctuate depending on restaurant expenses too. If owner salary is paid out through profits, The Restaurant HQ recommends limiting it to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.therestauranthq.com\/trends\/how-much-do-restaurant-owners-make\/#how-should-restaurant-owners-pay-themselves\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">maximum of 50%<\/a> of average net profit.<\/p>\n<h2>Start With Training in Food Entrepreneurship<\/h2>\n<p>One of the best ways to potentially ensure your restaurant reaches a comfortable profit margin is to do your research and get the proper training under your belt.<\/p>\n<p>Escoffier\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/food-entrepreneurship\/\">Food Entrepreneurship<\/a> programs can equip students with progressive culinary, business, and marketing curriculum to help launch a food startup. The goal is to vet your idea, pitch investors, devise a business plan, and go to market.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t start your restaurant unprepared. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/admissions-aid\/apply\/\">Contact<\/a> our admissions team to begin your entrepreneurship journey.<\/p>\n\t\n\t<h3 class=\"additional-articles-heading\">ENJOYED THIS ARTICLE? READ THESE NEXT:<\/h3>\n\n\t\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/food-entrepreneurship\/how-to-start-a-restaurant-with-little-to-no-money\/\">How to Start a Restaurant with Little to No Money<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/food-entrepreneurship\/how-many-employees-does-it-take-to-run-a-restaurant\/\">How Many Employees Does it Take to Run a Restaurant?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.escoffier.edu\/blog\/culinary-pastry-careers\/how-much-do-chefs-make\/\">How Much Do Chefs Make?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>*Information may not reflect every student\u2019s experience. Results and outcomes may be based on several factors, such as geographical region or previous experience.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>**Figures included in this article are for informational purposes only and are estimates based on industry trends or a range of costs\/expenses. Please research costs for your geographic location and individual situation.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>This article was originally published Jan. 16, 2023, and has been updated.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How much money can restaurants make? 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