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Originally Posted by Ford
I take the total cost of goods sold. Now that does not include rubs, pans, etc. Then I multiply by 4 and see how itworks out. If the gig includes a buffet or table service it an go up. If I supply tables, cutlery, etc the price goes up. At the end of the day my time is not included. It's part of the profit. If I don'd get 4x plus then it's probably not worth my time.
Only you can decide what your times worth. I can sell $4k a day at a Fair if it's a good day with only 1 helper but I can also get stuck with $500 with bad weather, What's my time worth. It's not what it's worth it's what you can live with.
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Like Ford sez, by the job is the best way to work the numbers. I do know what I make per item on acouple of basic vending items (Sandwiches for example), but usually more concerned with what we net by the event.