What labor % should I target?

Quick rule: QSR often 22%–28%, fast casual 26%–30%, full service 30%–34% depending on concept and wage market. Use Prime Cost to validate weekly.

Do I enter salaried managers?

Yes — either as a fixed weekly cost or convert to an equivalent hourly for planning. The template supports both.

Every week before you publish the schedule. Adjust mid-week if sales pace changes by more than ~10%.

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Sales / Week ($) Labor Target % (0.00–1.00)

Planned Labor $ (all depts) —