It may be time to switch to frozen dough balls or par-baked crusts.
How much does it cost you to make a single dough ball? You might have a good guess, but knowing for certain is important — in order to have a clear picture of your per-pie profitability.
Knowing the cost might also indicate that it’s time to transition to high-quality, cost-effective frozen dough balls and/or par-baked crusts from Alive & Kickin’ to:
- Simplify operations
- Improve pizzeria performance
- Reduce labor and waste
- Improve profit margins
Use this simple cost calculator to determine your current crust costs and if making the transition is a smart — and profitable — next step.
Click below to get started.
Step 1: Ingredient Cost Per Dough Ball
This step helps identify the cost of your dough ingredients.
Total Ingredient
Cost Per Dough Ball
$XXXX
Next we will calculate your labor cost.
Step 2: Labor Cost
This step helps you calculate the labor cost of each dough ball you make.
Don't forget prep, mixing, dividing, rounding, storing/proofing, and clean-up time
Total Labor Cost
$XXXX
Step 3: Overhead Expenses
There are also "hidden costs" of mixing dough in-house that are important to include when determining profitability.
Pinpointing these costs is very time-consuming, so rather than entering an amount in this step keep in mind that the final cost you see reflected on the Results page (next) does not include costs associated with:
- Mixer, mixer parts and bowls, or mixer maintenance
- Utilities
- Kitchen floor space dedicated to mixer and storage of bulk dry ingredients (flour, sugar, salt, etc.)
- Depreciation
- Insurance premiums (mixer operation)
$XXXX
And there you have it — your estimated total cost per dough ball!
While not an exact calculation due to the intentional omission of hidden costs, this exercise may shine a light on the true cost of making dough in-house.
If you’re feeling the labor pinch or your ingredient costs are on the rise, you might benefit from using pre-made dough balls or crusts. Alive & Kickin' products help operators across the country:
- Ensure consistency and deliver on customers' expectations for quality
- Reduce labor and waste — and save valuable kitchen space
- Simplify purchasing and streamline back-of-house operations
- Enhance customer loyalty
You can even have dough balls custom-made to match your secret family recipe!
The next step? Reach out to the Alive & Kickin' Pizza Crust experts to find out what your average cost might be to bring our convenient products into your operation. We'll do a side-by-side comparison so you know without a doubt whether you can improve your customer experience with our quality products!
Still not convinced?
View our infographic, 5 Ways Pre-Made Dough Balls Streamline Pizzeria Kitchen Operations.
