Seems reasonable. In the UK the break-down is typically: 60% gross profit 30% wages 10-15% rent 5-10% overheads (rates, bills, etc.) 5% advertising

Seems reasonable. In the UK the break-down is typically: 60% gross profit 30% wages 10-15% rent 5-10% overheads (rates, bills, etc.) 5% advertising Leaving a profit margin of around 5%. Most restaurants are lifestyle businesses, simply because they don't make enough money to be anything else.