Prime Cost is the greatest indicator of profitability [Hack #014]

Show me the money!

Prime Cost is the total of all Labor Expenses and COGS divided by your total sales.

If this number is over 60% you are in for some struggles, if it’s substantially below, you are on the right path.

This metric can inform when you need to raise prices, run specials or look at your central controls.

 

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