WHAT TO CHARGE

 

        Charge a price that is both reasonable and fair to the customer.  This will make the customer happy.  Then the seller will make a profit.  A profit is the amount of money made after paying for supplies/needs.

 

Example: Cost of Supplies        Profit (item) made before expenses  Profit after expenses

 

Hot dogs:     $4.00                                       $7.00                                       $35.00-$22.00                  

Condiments   $3.00                                       $6.00                   

Chili             $10.00                                      $14.00

Drinks         $5.00                                       $8.00

 

TOTAL        $22.00                                     $35.00                                $13.00     

 

                                       

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