Rekenbox · 2026
Menu engineering: which dishes contribute?
See which dishes are popular and contribute. Use your own data, an interactive matrix and free CSV.- Variable costs
- €2,400.00
- Contribution per portion sold, weighted
- €11.12
- Matrix threshold: mean contribution per dish
- €10.63
- Popularity threshold (%)
- 17.5
Your dishes compared
| Dish | Portions | Contribution per portion (€) | Total contribution (€) | Share (%) | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paddenstoelenpasta | 120 | 13.50 | 1620.00 | 35.29 | Star · maintain |
| Huisburger | 160 | 9.00 | 1440.00 | 47.06 | Workhorse · review margin |
| Seizoensvis | 40 | 16.00 | 640.00 | 11.76 | Puzzle · review visibility |
| Groentebowl | 20 | 4.00 | 80.00 | 5.88 | Review · investigate |
Assumptions, sources and version
2026 · nl-2026.1 · v2026.1
- Compare up to 200 dishes within one comparable menu category and the same measurement period. All prices and variable costs exclude VAT. Use actual portions sold, not revenue as a quantity.
- Contribution per portion = selling price minus entered variable costs. The contribution threshold is the unweighted average per dish; popularity uses 70% of the expected share under an equal split. A value exactly on a threshold counts as high.
- Contribution is not net profit. A matrix does not prove a dish should be removed: check dietary needs, availability, preparation time and whether the period is representative. Dishes with zero sales count if they were offered throughout the period.
- meez — menu engineering matrix (2026-09-06)
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How this tool works
Compare dishes from the same category and period. Contribution per portion is selling price minus variable costs, excluding VAT. The contribution threshold is the unweighted mean across dishes. Popularity uses 70% of expected sales share under an equal split. Select a dish to inspect its position and a practical question to investigate.
Common questions
Is contribution the same as profit?
No. Contribution still needs to cover fixed costs and any variable costs you omitted. Include all relevant variable costs per portion.
Should a weak dish be removed?
Not automatically. Check availability, dietary needs, kitchen capacity and the measurement period. The matrix provides a starting point for investigation.
Which details do you need?
- Comparable menu category
- Dishes in the same period
Limits of this tool
- Compare up to 200 dishes within one comparable menu category and the same measurement period. All prices and variable costs exclude VAT. Use actual portions sold, not revenue as a quantity.
- Contribution per portion = selling price minus entered variable costs. The contribution threshold is the unweighted average per dish; popularity uses 70% of the expected share under an equal split. A value exactly on a threshold counts as high.
- Contribution is not net profit. A matrix does not prove a dish should be removed: check dietary needs, availability, preparation time and whether the period is representative. Dishes with zero sales count if they were offered throughout the period.
Year: 2026 · Version 2026.1
Sources for this tool
- meez — menu engineering matrix · calculation source checked 2026-09-06
Prepared by the Rekenbox product team at Winstwaker. The listed source references and calculation version make the method traceable. Report a content error Last updated: 2026-09-06. Rekenbox is a product by Winstwaker. The tool applies a calculation model to your inputs; a result or paid report is not a personal assessment by an adviser.