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The Wine By The Glass Calculator helps restaurant and bar owners determine the appropriate pricing for wine served by the glass. It calculates the per-glass price based on the bottle cost, number of glasses per bottle, and desired markup percentage.
The calculator uses the formula:
Where:
Explanation: The formula first calculates the cost per glass by dividing the bottle price by the number of glasses, then applies the markup multiplier to determine the final selling price.
Details: Proper wine pricing is essential for profitability in the hospitality industry. It ensures that costs are covered while maintaining competitive pricing that customers are willing to pay.
Tips: Enter the bottle price in dollars, the number of glasses per bottle (typically 4-6 for standard pours), and the desired markup multiplier. All values must be positive numbers.
Q1: What is a typical markup for wine by the glass?
A: Most restaurants use a 3-4 times markup (300-400%) on wine by the glass to cover costs and ensure profitability.
Q2: How many glasses are typically in a wine bottle?
A: A standard 750ml wine bottle yields approximately 4-6 glasses, depending on pour size (typically 5-6 ounces per glass).
Q3: Should I use cost or retail price for the bottle price?
A: Use your actual cost for the wine bottle, not the retail price, to accurately calculate your profit margin.
Q4: How does this differ from bottle pricing?
A: Wine by the glass typically has a higher markup than bottle sales to account for potential waste, oxidation, and the convenience of smaller servings.
Q5: What factors should I consider beyond cost?
A: Consider your target market, competition, wine quality, and overall pricing strategy when setting your markup percentage.