OT: How cheap is it to make a pizza?

lsutigers1973

With all these major and minor companies closing or cutting workforce, I have yet to see a Dominos or Pizza Hut close or even hint at finacial troubles.

Just saying.

stevek

If they and the Chinese food buffets closed, I'd starve to death.

yankeeno7

I think a pizza with a couple of toppings costs about 3.00 to make.

intence

<< <i>I think a pizza with a couple of toppings costs about 3.00 to make. >>



damn!

lsutigers1973

<< <i>I think a pizza with a couple of toppings costs about 3.00 to make. >>



If you are paying $15-20 per large pizza that only costs $3 to make, that is a nice little profit.

IchiroDeported

who the hell pays $15 for a large pizza?

Papa Gino's large pizza $11.99 x-large 12.99
at Pizza Slut: 1 large, 1 topping stuffed crust pizza 11.99 + add a medium pizza for 1 cent.

JackWESQ

<< <i>If you are paying $15-20 per large pizza that only costs $3 to make, that is a nice little profit. >>


Yes, if the ingredients cost $3.00 and you sell the pizza for $15.00 to $20.00, that is a nice profit. But don't forget about the overhead costs, e.g., rent, electricity, insurance, employees, equipment, etc.

The markup on food is incredibly high, but the initial start up costs will run you at least a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle PSA 8 and a PSA 9 or PSA 10 would not be out of the question.

/s/ JackWESQ

Darin

Last night I paid $10.70 for a large pepperoni pizza at Gambinos'. It was the special for the evening. Their pizza is a lot better than Pizza hut.

Cubby

Excellent question Bill. LOL

Darin

Pizza hut is owned by Yum Brands, I think the ticker symbol is YUM.
They also own Kentucky fried Chicken and Taco Bell(or hut) to name a few, so in this economy I imagine a lot of fast food is being consumed so they're probably doing pretty good financially.

Don't know anything about Dominoes, if its a publicly traded company or not.

Found this:

YUM BRANDS INC Profile
Chicken, pizza, and tacos -- oh my! YUM! Brands is the largest fast-food operator in the world in terms of number of locations, with more than 36,000 outlets in more than 110 countries. (It trails only hamburger giant McDonald's in sales.) Its flagship chains include #1 chicken fryer KFC (with more than 15,500 units), top pizza joint Pizza Hut (more than 13,000), and quick-service Mexican leader Taco Bell (more than 5,800). YUM! also operates the Long John Silver's seafood chain, along with several hundred A&W root beer and burger stands. The company operates a little more than 20% of its restaurants; the rest are either franchised or licensed locations.

Morgoth

Food industry is very strong. Heinz posted it's biggest net profit in it's history even with lower sales, they increased prices and made more money. Only the food companies that cater to the very expensive or fad have issues in this climate. Staple products seem to do very well as people eat out less and cook more.

Value is still king but people are willing to trade down their Applebees for a meal kit and will pay 10$ for it if it's good. 2-3 years ago meal kits were about 3-5 for good ones now you see very high end kits selling very well.

My company makes the sauce for alot of the Pizza guys and the cost is in the dough and cheese. We contribute like 15 cents per pizza to the overall cost.

We have sold out of our fresh packed tomatoes from last year already and have sold next years crop at 120% of last years budget so heres hoping for good weather. Also our pices have increased 15% from last year and we sold out in 6 months.

Gonblott

$25+ for large pizza pie

bman90278

What in the hell does this thread have to do with sports?












Just kidding!!!!!! Nice one Bill

stevek

<< <i>What in the hell does this thread have to do with sports? >>



In my opinion, eating is a sport.

Dboneesq

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<< <i>What in the hell does this thread have to do with sports? >>



In my opinion, eating is a sport. >>

1966CUDA

Looks like a sport to me!!!

Dboneesq

Maybe these kid's mothers should have waited until they got a little older before entering them in eating contests.

DavidPuddy

I was told about 4 years ago by and owner of a Donatos franchise that it cost a little under $4 to make a large Pep. pizza. This included overhead costs.

yankeeno7

Yes, cheese has gone up in price considerably so just under 4 bucks sounds about right...and yup, that should include your overhead costs.

Boopotts

<< <i>I was told about 4 years ago by and owner of a Donatos franchise that it cost a little under $4 to make a large Pep. pizza. This included overhead costs. >>



Wow. Only 17 posts before somebody who posted could actually answer the original question. I would have lost huge betting the over.

Morgoth

I guarantee you Papa Johns is higher than $4 based on their ingredients alone. They buy super premium stuff.