Menu Price Increase Calculator — Complete Guide
Updated 2026-06-13 · General reference only. Actual pricing decisions are at the business owner's discretion.
Running a small restaurant or café means navigating the reality that ingredient costs, labor expenses, and utility bills rise every year. Raising menu prices is one of the most important — and most nerve-wracking — decisions a business owner can make. This guide walks you through every step of using the MenuUp calculator to update your price list confidently.
Step 1: Add Your Menu Items
Start by entering each item on your menu. Click Add Item to insert a new row. You can add up to 20 items. For each item, type the menu name (e.g., "Americano", "Bibimbap", "Pork Belly Set") and the current price in Korean Won (KRW).
Your menu list is automatically saved in your browser's local storage, so it will still be there when you return. You can also use the share link feature to save a snapshot as a URL and share it with staff or business partners.
Step 2: Choose an Increase Type
MenuUp supports two increase methods:
- Rate (%) — Apply a percentage increase to all items. For example, a 10% increase on a 4,500 KRW coffee gives a raw new price of 4,950 KRW.
- Fixed Amount (KRW) — Add a fixed amount to every item. For example, adding 500 KRW to all items raises a 4,500 KRW coffee to 5,000 KRW and a 15,000 KRW pork belly to 15,500 KRW.
Step 3: Select a Rounding Unit
Raw calculated prices (e.g., 4,950 KRW after 10%) are rarely customer-friendly. Rounding to a clean unit makes prices look intentional. MenuUp supports three rounding units:
- 100 KRW — Best for cafés, bakeries, and convenience stores.
- 500 KRW — Good for restaurants, noodle shops, and food stalls.
- 1,000 KRW — Best for delivery restaurants, BBQ joints, and set-menu venues.
Business Type Rounding Recommendations
| Business Type | Recommended Unit | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Café / Bakery | 100 KRW | Small price differences matter; 100-unit increments look precise |
| Korean Restaurant / Noodle Shop | 500 KRW | 500-unit prices feel natural; avoids coin-change annoyance |
| BBQ / Set Menu | 1,000 KRW | Higher price ranges; round thousands look premium |
| Delivery-First Restaurant | 1,000 KRW | Delivery apps display prices cleaner at thousand increments |
| Street Food / Pojangmacha | 500 KRW | Quick transactions; 500-unit keeps change simple |
Step 4: Calculate and Review
Click Calculate Prices to see the new price for every item. The results table shows: current price, new rounded price, increase amount, and actual percentage increase. The footer row shows totals and average increase rate.
Step 5: Print the New Price List (PDF)
Click Print Price List (PDF). The printed output includes only the new price table and a customer notice — headers, buttons, and banners are hidden. To save as PDF, select "Save as PDF" in your browser's print dialog.
Before printing, set the Effective Date field. This date appears in the printed notice.
How to Notify Customers
- In-store signage — Post the new price list at least one week before the effective date.
- Social media — A brief, honest post explaining rising costs is usually well-received.
- Delivery apps — Update prices on all delivery platforms simultaneously.
- Loyalty customers — Consider offering a one-week grace period at old prices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I increase prices by different rates for different items?
Currently, MenuUp applies a single rate or amount to all items. For different rates, calculate each group separately.
Does the tool save my data?
Yes. Menu items are saved in your browser's local storage. No data is sent to any server.
Can I share the price list with my staff?
Yes. Use Copy Share Link to generate a URL that encodes your menu items.
What is the maximum number of items?
Up to 20 menu items per calculation.
Is this tool free?
Yes, completely free with no registration required.