Individual meal pricing question...

tmcmaster · 12-04-2009, 03:25 AM

Here is a bit of an odd one... Not looking for specifics, but what should be my expected markup for a single rack/baked tater/corn bread 'to-go' plate that I am selling to the staff at my employer? I am looking to do a 'blue plate' deal with the majority of second and third shifts twice a month with varying meats... Just looking for some thoughts as to what you guys might mark them up.

Thanks!

T

C Rocke · 12-04-2009, 09:14 AM

Minimum of 3x your costs if it was me.

daddywoofdawg · 12-08-2009, 02:05 AM

33% over cost

Ford · 12-08-2009, 06:22 AM

ribs are a tough one to use the 4x formula as they are expensive. Still a full rack of St Louis for a meal I'd like to see $20-22. It's ex[ensive but it's ribs. I much prefer other pork meals and it's easy to use the 4x multiplier.

tmcmaster · 12-09-2009, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ford

ribs are a tough one to use the 4x formula as they are expensive. Still a full rack of St Louis for a meal I'd like to see $20-22. It's ex[ensive but it's ribs. I much prefer other pork meals and it's easy to use the 4x multiplier.

Thanks! I went with 15 for it, since it is going to be (initially) for the crew I work with and it will probably lead to some actual catering gigs with them after the holidays, and a Super Bowl (or is it "Big Game?) party or two...

12-04-2009, 03:25 AM	#1
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12-08-2009, 06:22 AM	#4
Ford is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 04-14-07 Location: Lakeland Florida Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	ribs are a tough one to use the 4x formula as they are expensive. Still a full rack of St Louis for a meal I'd like to see $20-22. It's ex[ensive but it's ribs. I much prefer other pork meals and it's easy to use the 4x multiplier. __________________ Ford Owner/Head Cook/Chief Bottle Washer for Great Lakes BBQ & Feed Competition BBQ Team FBA Member, KCBS Member & KCBS Certified BBQ Judge Spicewine medium, weber kettle, gas grill

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