Remote food-cost and menu profitability tracking for restaurants
Starting costs about $1,230 in the United States and 226,000 NGN in Nigeria. After 12 months, this business can bring in about $2,460 net per month in the United States and 602,000 NGN in Nigeria. The starting money comes back in about 4 months, with 25 hours of work per week.
Mundyo estimates, data as of 2026-11-02.
See the numbers for my countryFree, no account, in the currency of 250 countries.
The numbers
| Country | To start | Net per month (month 12) |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1,230 | $2,460 |
| Nigeria | 226,000 NGN | 602,000 NGN |
| United Kingdom | £834 | £1,670 |
| Kenya | 58,100 KES | 79,900 KES |
| India | 26,500 INR | 58,300 INR |
Amounts adjusted to each country's price and income levels.
The problem
Many restaurants do not know the true cost of their dishes and lose money on some without realising it.
The solution
Build recipe cost sheets for every dish, calculate food costs, flag unprofitable dishes and track supplier prices each month, remotely.
Your customers
Independent restaurants, cafés, caterers, private canteens and small hotels with food service.
How you make money
Initial audit of 300 to 600 €, then monthly tracking at 120 to 250 € per venue.
Competition
Restaurant consultants, accountants, restaurant management software and chefs doing their own sums.
Who has an edge
A former chef or restaurant manager comfortable with spreadsheets who speaks the language of both kitchen and numbers.
The risks
Restaurateurs not sending invoices, difficulty proving the gain and high turnover of venues.
The first 3 steps
- Build a recipe cost sheet and margin dashboard template.
- Run a free audit for two restaurants in your network.
- Turn the results into a case study with figures.
How the numbers are calculated
Example in a high-income eurozone country, at month 12: revenue €2,550 − costs €850 = €1,700 net per month. Revenue: 12 restaurants × €180 + 1 audit × €400. Costs: software, travel, computer, prospecting, social contributions. For other countries, Mundyo adjusts the starting budget to the price level (World Bank) and the income to prices and customers' purchasing power, then converts at the day's exchange rate.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to start: Food-cost tracking for restaurants?
About $1,230 (United States), 226,000 NGN (Nigeria), £834 (United Kingdom), depending on the country. Mundyo calculates the amount for 250 countries.
How much can you earn per month?
After 12 months, about $2,460 (United States), 602,000 NGN (Nigeria), £1,670 (United Kingdom) net per month, after costs.
How long until I get my starting money back?
About 4 months, with 25 hours of work per week.
What are the risks?
Restaurateurs not sending invoices, difficulty proving the gain and high turnover of venues.
Where do I start?
1. Build a recipe cost sheet and margin dashboard template. 2. Run a free audit for two restaurants in your network. 3. Turn the results into a case study with figures.
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