The Economics of Owning a Small Restaurant in Australia

The economics of owning a small restaurant in Australia, using 2026 ATO, ABS and RBA figures to show where every dollar of sales really goes. A full dining room looks like success. Behind the kitchen door, the numbers tell a tougher story. This video follows $900,000 in yearly sales through food, wages, super and rent, and shows what is left for the owner. Chapters: 0:00 Owning a small restaurant in Australia 0:26 Restaurant closure rates in Australia 2026 1:08 ATO small business benchmarks for restaurants 1:49 Restaurant food costs and cost of sales 2:35 Restaurant wages and award pay rates 2026 3:30 Payday Super and restaurant cash flow 3:55 Restaurant rent costs in Australia 4:38 Restaurant total expenses and owner profit 6:03 Interest rates and inflation for restaurants 7:03 How to protect restaurant profit margins Check out the channel's playlists for more videos on money psychology, mindset, wealth habits, and financial minimalism and subscribe if you want to keep rewiring how you think about money. Money Psychology → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN66gMJbnUcA Money Mindset → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbo1A8amxkcQ Money Habits → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWz-j5c1YKK0 Stealth Wealth → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdyBYeaUYlsg Classic Wealth Books → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIr4oHgSND94 How to Get Rich → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbFi5lqftlNI Spend Less, Want Less, Feel Richer → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfvzXIM6rxU8 Subscribe to Money Mindset With Luke for more on money, business and building wealth in Australia. Legal Disclaimer: This video is general information only. It is not financial, tax or legal advice. It does not consider your personal situation. Rules, rates and products can change. Check with the provider and consider speaking to a licensed financial adviser before you make a decision. 💬 Creator’s Note: Each video on this channel takes a lot of time to write, narrate, and animate with care. Yes, I use AI tools to help with voiceovers and visuals, but every message, script, and idea is crafted with intention and love, so you can understand money clearly and feel empowered to change your life. Thank you for being part of this project. 💛 #restaurantbusiness #australiabusiness #australianeconomy