Restaurant Rent Affordability Calculator

Enter to check if a specific rent is affordable

Enter revenue details to calculate affordable rent

Industry Benchmarks

• Target: 5-8% of gross revenue
• Maximum: 10% (risky above this)
• Mall locations: 8-12% + CAM
• High street: 6-10% typical

Negotiation Tips

• Ask for rent-free fit-out period
• Negotiate revenue-share model
• Lock in annual escalation cap
• Include exit clause for first year

Hidden Costs

• CAM charges (mall)
• Property tax share
• Security deposit (3-6 months)
• Annual escalation (5-10%)