Pricing guide · Dishes & meals
How to price sandwiches: cost per sandwich and what to charge
Sandwiches are quick to make and easy to cost. Fillings decide the price — deli meat and cheese are most of it.
Example batch cost
$9.04
Cost per sandwich
$2.26
Price at 30% food cost
$7.54
Sandwiches cost calculator
Turkey & cheese sandwich
Enter your price to see food cost % and profit.
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Worked example: Turkey & cheese sandwich
This batch makes 4 sandwiches. Here is where the money goes, most expensive first:
| Ingredient | Used | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey breast (deli) | 340 g | $4.76 |
| Sliced bread (20 slices) | 8 piece | $1.60 |
| Cheddar | 110 g | $0.99 |
| Tomato | 150 g (+10% waste) | $0.67 |
| Lettuce (head) | 0.25 piece | $0.50 |
| Sandwich wrap / box | 4 piece | $0.32 |
| Mayonnaise | 40 ml | $0.20 |
| Total for 4 sandwichs | $9.04 | |
That is $2.26 per sandwich. At a 30% food cost the price should be at least $7.54. Across the usual 28–35% range for dishes & meals, that is $6.46 (at 35%) to $8.07 (at 28%) per sandwich — before your time and overheads.
What drives the cost of sandwiches
- •Deli meats and cheese
- •Artisan bread vs sliced loaf
- •Wraps, boxes and labels for grab-and-go
Tips for pricing sandwiches
- ✓Weigh fillings per sandwich so the cost stays consistent
- ✓Price grab-and-go higher than made-to-order to cover packaging and waste
- ✓Meal deals (sandwich + drink + snack) raise the average order
Sell singles, meal deals, and platters for catering.
Don’t forget your time and overheads
Food cost % only covers ingredients. Your menu price also has to pay for kitchen labour, rent, energy, card and delivery-app fees — which is why most restaurants keep food cost around 28–35%.
Keep your sandwiches prices up to date
Save this recipe in the free CostMyDish app. Your ingredient prices live in one Library — when turkey breast (deli) goes up, every recipe that uses it recalculates, and you see which items need a new price.
Get the free appCommon questions about pricing sandwiches
How much does it cost to make one sandwich?+
In our example (Turkey & cheese sandwich, makes 4 sandwiches), the ingredients cost $9.04 in total, or $2.26 per sandwich. Enter your own prices in the calculator for your exact cost.
What food cost % should I use for sandwiches?+
For dishes & meals most businesses aim for 28–35%. At 30%, the example works out to at least $7.54 per sandwich before labour and overheads.
How much does it cost to make a sandwich to sell?+
With the example prices, a turkey and cheese sandwich costs a couple of dollars including packaging.
How do I price sandwich platters?+
Cost one sandwich, multiply by the number on the platter, add the platter, then apply your target food cost.
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