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The tray costs more than the food.

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Overhead = utilities, equipment, waste \u2014 the costs that exist whether you serve 100 or 1,000.

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The tray costs more than the food.

Enter daily costs and meals served \u2014 see the true per-meal number.

Last reviewed: October 2026.

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