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Each entry names the observed value, its period, geography and limitations. Multiple dealers may corroborate a price; they do not create independent demand evidence. Some library references are alternatives or context, not selected purchases.
| Source / geography | Observed value | Period and limitation |
|---|---|---|
| S001 US Department of Labor / O*NET, BLS OEWS ↗11-9051 wage distribution Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · msa | Metro hourly P25 $27.98, median $30.25, P75 $42.32; annual median $62,930. | May 2025 wage data; retrieved September 2026 Cross-industry occupation benchmark. OEWS benchmarks include tips. Chosen hiring wages, shift hours, headcounts and no-tip compensation are separate model assumptions. The May 2025 series is not represented as September 2026 observed pay. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 1_official · confidence in observation: high |
| S002 US Department of Labor / O*NET, BLS OEWS ↗35-1012 wage distribution Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · msa | Metro hourly P25 $17.41, median $19.55, P75 $23.93; annual median $40,650. | May 2025 wage data; retrieved September 2026 Cross-industry occupation benchmark. OEWS benchmarks include tips. Chosen hiring wages, shift hours, headcounts and no-tip compensation are separate model assumptions. The May 2025 series is not represented as September 2026 observed pay. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 1_official · confidence in observation: high |
| S003 US Department of Labor / O*NET, BLS OEWS ↗35-2014 wage distribution Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · msa | Metro hourly P25 $15.32, median $17.70, P75 $18.91; annual median $36,810. | May 2025 wage data; retrieved September 2026 Cross-industry occupation benchmark. OEWS benchmarks include tips. Chosen hiring wages, shift hours, headcounts and no-tip compensation are separate model assumptions. The May 2025 series is not represented as September 2026 observed pay. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 1_official · confidence in observation: high |
| S004 US Department of Labor / O*NET, BLS OEWS ↗35-2021 wage distribution Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · msa | Metro hourly P25 $13.11, median $16.77, P75 $18.61; annual median $34,880. | May 2025 wage data; retrieved September 2026 Cross-industry occupation benchmark. OEWS benchmarks include tips. Chosen hiring wages, shift hours, headcounts and no-tip compensation are separate model assumptions. The May 2025 series is not represented as September 2026 observed pay. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 1_official · confidence in observation: high |
| S005 US Department of Labor / O*NET, BLS OEWS ↗35-3023 wage distribution Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · msa | Metro hourly P25 $13.31, median $14.09, P75 $16.48; annual median $29,310. | May 2025 wage data; retrieved September 2026 Cross-industry occupation benchmark. OEWS benchmarks include tips. Chosen hiring wages, shift hours, headcounts and no-tip compensation are separate model assumptions. The May 2025 series is not represented as September 2026 observed pay. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 1_official · confidence in observation: high |
| S006 US Department of Labor / O*NET, BLS OEWS ↗35-3031 wage distribution Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · msa | Metro hourly P25 $9.00, median $13.10, P75 $20.45; annual median $27,260. | May 2025 wage data; retrieved September 2026 Cross-industry occupation benchmark. OEWS benchmarks include tips. Chosen hiring wages, shift hours, headcounts and no-tip compensation are separate model assumptions. The May 2025 series is not represented as September 2026 observed pay. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 1_official · confidence in observation: high |
| S007 US Department of Labor / O*NET, BLS OEWS ↗35-9021 wage distribution Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · msa | Metro hourly P25 $14.50, median $17.00, P75 $17.81; annual median $35,360. | May 2025 wage data; retrieved September 2026 Cross-industry occupation benchmark. OEWS benchmarks include tips. Chosen hiring wages, shift hours, headcounts and no-tip compensation are separate model assumptions. The May 2025 series is not represented as September 2026 observed pay. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 1_official · confidence in observation: high |
| S008 US Department of Labor / O*NET, BLS OEWS ↗35-9031 wage distribution Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · msa | Metro hourly P25 $11.34, median $14.01, P75 $16.40; annual median $29,130. | May 2025 wage data; retrieved September 2026 Cross-industry occupation benchmark. OEWS benchmarks include tips. Chosen hiring wages, shift hours, headcounts and no-tip compensation are separate model assumptions. The May 2025 series is not represented as September 2026 observed pay. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 1_official · confidence in observation: high |
| S009 US Department of Labor / O*NET, BLS OEWS ↗11-9051 wage distribution Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL · msa | Metro hourly P25 $27.77, median $31.25, P75 $39.55; annual median $64,990. | May 2025 wage data; retrieved September 2026 Cross-industry occupation benchmark. OEWS benchmarks include tips. Chosen hiring wages, shift hours, headcounts and no-tip compensation are separate model assumptions. The May 2025 series is not represented as September 2026 observed pay. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 1_official · confidence in observation: high |
| S010 US Department of Labor / O*NET, BLS OEWS ↗35-1012 wage distribution Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL · msa | Metro hourly P25 $16.99, median $20.71, P75 $24.91; annual median $43,070. | May 2025 wage data; retrieved September 2026 Cross-industry occupation benchmark. OEWS benchmarks include tips. Chosen hiring wages, shift hours, headcounts and no-tip compensation are separate model assumptions. The May 2025 series is not represented as September 2026 observed pay. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 1_official · confidence in observation: high |
| S011 US Department of Labor / O*NET, BLS OEWS ↗35-2014 wage distribution Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL · msa | Metro hourly P25 $17.35, median $18.26, P75 $21.24; annual median $37,970. | May 2025 wage data; retrieved September 2026 Cross-industry occupation benchmark. OEWS benchmarks include tips. Chosen hiring wages, shift hours, headcounts and no-tip compensation are separate model assumptions. The May 2025 series is not represented as September 2026 observed pay. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 1_official · confidence in observation: high |
| S012 US Department of Labor / O*NET, BLS OEWS ↗35-2021 wage distribution Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL · msa | Metro hourly P25 $14.39, median $17.11, P75 $17.77; annual median $35,600. | May 2025 wage data; retrieved September 2026 Cross-industry occupation benchmark. OEWS benchmarks include tips. Chosen hiring wages, shift hours, headcounts and no-tip compensation are separate model assumptions. The May 2025 series is not represented as September 2026 observed pay. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 1_official · confidence in observation: high |
| S013 US Department of Labor / O*NET, BLS OEWS ↗35-3023 wage distribution Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL · msa | Metro hourly P25 $13.46, median $13.76, P75 $14.95; annual median $28,620. | May 2025 wage data; retrieved September 2026 Cross-industry occupation benchmark. OEWS benchmarks include tips. Chosen hiring wages, shift hours, headcounts and no-tip compensation are separate model assumptions. The May 2025 series is not represented as September 2026 observed pay. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 1_official · confidence in observation: high |
| S014 US Department of Labor / O*NET, BLS OEWS ↗35-3031 wage distribution Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL · msa | Metro hourly P25 $13.66, median $17.03, P75 $22.96; annual median $35,410. | May 2025 wage data; retrieved September 2026 Cross-industry occupation benchmark. OEWS benchmarks include tips. Chosen hiring wages, shift hours, headcounts and no-tip compensation are separate model assumptions. The May 2025 series is not represented as September 2026 observed pay. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 1_official · confidence in observation: high |
| S015 US Department of Labor / O*NET, BLS OEWS ↗35-9021 wage distribution Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL · msa | Metro hourly P25 $14.21, median $15.49, P75 $16.66; annual median $32,220. | May 2025 wage data; retrieved September 2026 Cross-industry occupation benchmark. OEWS benchmarks include tips. Chosen hiring wages, shift hours, headcounts and no-tip compensation are separate model assumptions. The May 2025 series is not represented as September 2026 observed pay. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 1_official · confidence in observation: high |
| S016 US Department of Labor / O*NET, BLS OEWS ↗35-9031 wage distribution Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL · msa | Metro hourly P25 $13.58, median $14.25, P75 $16.97; annual median $29,640. | May 2025 wage data; retrieved September 2026 Cross-industry occupation benchmark. OEWS benchmarks include tips. Chosen hiring wages, shift hours, headcounts and no-tip compensation are separate model assumptions. The May 2025 series is not represented as September 2026 observed pay. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 1_official · confidence in observation: high |
| S017 KaTom ↗Vulcan SX36-6BN · Range and oven United States · national | 36-inch, 6 burners, standard oven, natural gas, 198,000 BTU. Displayed merchandise price $2307.00. | Live page observed 2026-09-05; publication date not stated Gas connectors, commissioning and installed suitability not included. Quantities and delivered/installed suitability remain unquoted. Alternate vendors are cross-checks, not additive purchases. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 4_market_observation · confidence in observation: medium |
| S018 WebstaurantStore ↗Vulcan SX36-6BN · Range and oven United States · national | 36-inch, 6 burners, standard oven, natural gas, 198,000 BTU. Displayed merchandise price $2307.00. | Live page observed 2026-09-05; publication date not stated Gas connectors, commissioning and installed suitability not included. Quantities and delivered/installed suitability remain unquoted. Alternate vendors are cross-checks, not additive purchases. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 4_market_observation · confidence in observation: medium |
| S019 ACityDiscount ↗Atosa ATMG-24 · Manual griddle United States · national | 24-inch, manual, 3/4-inch plate, 60,000 BTU; require natural-gas variant. Displayed merchandise price $839.00. | Live page observed 2026-09-05; publication date not stated Additional exact natural-gas listing at The Restaurant Warehouse verified. RestaurantSupply unavailable offer is price corroboration only. Stand, connector and commissioning separate. Gas selection required; listing says in stock. Quantities and delivered/installed suitability remain unquoted. Alternate vendors are cross-checks, not additive purchases. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 4_market_observation · confidence in observation: medium |
| S020 RestaurantSupply.com ↗Atosa ATMG-24 · Manual griddle United States · national | 24-inch, manual, 3/4-inch plate, 60,000 BTU; require natural-gas variant. Displayed merchandise price $839.00. | Live page observed 2026-09-05; publication date not stated Additional exact natural-gas listing at The Restaurant Warehouse verified. RestaurantSupply unavailable offer is price corroboration only. Stand, connector and commissioning separate. Exact natural-gas model, but page shows Unavailable. Price corroboration only. Quantities and delivered/installed suitability remain unquoted. Alternate vendors are cross-checks, not additive purchases. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 4_market_observation · confidence in observation: medium |
| S021 The Restaurant Warehouse ↗Atosa ATMG-24 · Manual griddle United States · national | 24-inch, manual, 3/4-inch plate, 60,000 BTU; require natural-gas variant. Displayed merchandise price $839.00. | Live page observed 2026-09-05; publication date not stated Additional exact natural-gas listing at The Restaurant Warehouse verified. RestaurantSupply unavailable offer is price corroboration only. Stand, connector and commissioning separate. Exact natural-gas configuration and displayed price verified; page offers Add to cart. Checkout not performed. Quantities and delivered/installed suitability remain unquoted. Alternate vendors are cross-checks, not additive purchases. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 4_market_observation · confidence in observation: medium |
| S022 KaTom ↗Pitco 45C+S NAT · Fryer United States · national | 42-50 lb oil capacity, natural gas, 122,000 BTU. Displayed merchandise price $1472.00. | Live page observed 2026-09-05; publication date not stated Use1472, not stale category1436. Initial oil belongs to inventory/consumables, not fryer purchase. Quantities and delivered/installed suitability remain unquoted. Alternate vendors are cross-checks, not additive purchases. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 4_market_observation · confidence in observation: medium |
| S023 WebstaurantStore ↗Pitco 45C+S NAT · Fryer United States · national | 42-50 lb oil capacity, natural gas, 122,000 BTU. Displayed merchandise price $1472.00. | Live page observed 2026-09-05; publication date not stated Use1472, not stale category1436. Initial oil belongs to inventory/consumables, not fryer purchase. Quantities and delivered/installed suitability remain unquoted. Alternate vendors are cross-checks, not additive purchases. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 4_market_observation · confidence in observation: medium |
| S024 ACityDiscount ↗Atosa MBF8507GR · Reach-in refrigerator United States · national | 2 solid doors, 46.77 cu ft, 54.4-inch wide, 115V/1ph. Displayed merchandise price $3117.00. | Live page observed 2026-09-05; publication date not stated Quantities and delivered/installed suitability remain unquoted. Alternate vendors are cross-checks, not additive purchases. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 4_market_observation · confidence in observation: medium |
| S025 RestaurantSupply.com ↗Atosa MBF8507GR · Reach-in refrigerator United States · national | 2 solid doors, 46.77 cu ft, 54.4-inch wide, 115V/1ph. Displayed merchandise price $3117.00. | Live page observed 2026-09-05; publication date not stated Search-extracted public price; page extraction subsequently intermittent. Quantities and delivered/installed suitability remain unquoted. Alternate vendors are cross-checks, not additive purchases. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 4_market_observation · confidence in observation: medium |
| S026 The Restaurant Warehouse ↗Atosa MBF8501GR · Reach-in freezer United States · national | 1 solid right-hinged door,19.1 cu ft,27-inch wide,115V/1ph. Displayed merchandise price $2612.00. | Live page observed 2026-09-05; publication date not stated Listing says in stock; free freight with liftgate to restaurant. Quantities and delivered/installed suitability remain unquoted. Alternate vendors are cross-checks, not additive purchases. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 4_market_observation · confidence in observation: medium |
| S027 RestaurantSupply.com ↗Atosa MBF8501GR · Reach-in freezer United States · national | 1 solid right-hinged door,19.1 cu ft,27-inch wide,115V/1ph. Displayed merchandise price $2612.00. | Live page observed 2026-09-05; publication date not stated Conflicting Unavailable/In Stock extraction; price only, availability unverified. Quantities and delivered/installed suitability remain unquoted. Alternate vendors are cross-checks, not additive purchases. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 4_market_observation · confidence in observation: medium |
| S028 ACityDiscount ↗Atosa MSF8302GR · Refrigerated prep table United States · national | 48.2-inch,2 doors,13.4 cu ft,12 one-sixth pans included,cutting board,115V/1ph. Displayed merchandise price $2326.00. | Live page observed 2026-09-05; publication date not stated Do not buy the included12 pans and board twice. Coffee quantity depends on light-food menu. Quantities and delivered/installed suitability remain unquoted. Alternate vendors are cross-checks, not additive purchases. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 4_market_observation · confidence in observation: medium |
| S029 Cresco Resco ↗Atosa MSF8302GR · Refrigerated prep table United States · national | 48.2-inch,2 doors,13.4 cu ft,12 one-sixth pans included,cutting board,115V/1ph. Displayed merchandise price $2326.00. | Live page observed 2026-09-05; publication date not stated Do not buy the included12 pans and board twice. Coffee quantity depends on light-food menu. Quantities and delivered/installed suitability remain unquoted. Alternate vendors are cross-checks, not additive purchases. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 4_market_observation · confidence in observation: medium |
| S030 KaTom ↗CMA UC50E · Dishwasher United States · national | High-temp undercounter,30 racks/hour rated,built-in booster,1ph; KaTom208V/Web208-230V descriptions. Displayed merchandise price $6136.00. | Live page observed 2026-09-05; publication date not stated Use final voltage confirmation. Water treatment,drains,electrical,chemical starter and install separate. Built-in booster not an extra purchase. Quantities and delivered/installed suitability remain unquoted. Alternate vendors are cross-checks, not additive purchases. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 4_market_observation · confidence in observation: medium |
| S031 WebstaurantStore ↗CMA UC50E · Dishwasher United States · national | High-temp undercounter,30 racks/hour rated,built-in booster,1ph; KaTom208V/Web208-230V descriptions. Displayed merchandise price $6135.60. | Live page observed 2026-09-05; publication date not stated Use final voltage confirmation. Water treatment,drains,electrical,chemical starter and install separate. Built-in booster not an extra purchase. Quantities and delivered/installed suitability remain unquoted. Alternate vendors are cross-checks, not additive purchases. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 4_market_observation · confidence in observation: medium |
| S032 KaTom ↗Advance Tabco 9-3-54-18RL · Three-compartment sink United States · national | 91-inch overall,two18-inch drainboards,three16x20x12-inch bowls,18-gauge. Displayed merchandise price $2457.57. | Live page observed 2026-09-05; publication date not stated Faucet sold separately. Existing sink conveyed and suitable => new sink quantity0. Quantities and delivered/installed suitability remain unquoted. Alternate vendors are cross-checks, not additive purchases. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 4_market_observation · confidence in observation: medium |
| S033 WebstaurantStore ↗Advance Tabco 9-3-54-18RL · Three-compartment sink United States · national | 91-inch overall,two18-inch drainboards,three16x20x12-inch bowls,18-gauge. Displayed merchandise price $2891.25. | Live page observed 2026-09-05; publication date not stated Faucet sold separately. Existing sink conveyed and suitable => new sink quantity0. Quantities and delivered/installed suitability remain unquoted. Alternate vendors are cross-checks, not additive purchases. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 4_market_observation · confidence in observation: medium |
| S034 WebstaurantStore ↗Lancaster164D3048BLK · Four-seat furniture set United States · national | 30x48-inch Onyx Black steel table plus4 cafe chairs,standard height. Displayed merchandise price $316.49. | Live page observed 2026-09-05; publication date not stated One vendor. Merchandise arithmetic3797.88 restaurant/1582.45 coffee. Layout/accessibility/comfort unverified. Do not add separate chairs/table bases. Quantities and delivered/installed suitability remain unquoted. Alternate vendors are cross-checks, not additive purchases. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 4_market_observation · confidence in observation: medium |
| S035 WebstaurantStore ↗Regency600T2448GC · Dry prep work table United States · national | 24x48-inch,18ga304top,galvanized undershelf/legs,casters. Displayed merchandise price $209.99. | Live page observed 2026-09-05; publication date not stated Quantity assumption. Not automatic substitute for heat-rated griddle stand. Quantities and delivered/installed suitability remain unquoted. Alternate vendors are cross-checks, not additive purchases. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 4_market_observation · confidence in observation: medium |
| S036 Square ↗Square Terminal · Minimal payment terminal hardware United States · national | Built-in touchscreen,card reader and receipt printer. Displayed merchandise price $299.00. | Live page observed 2026-09-05; publication date not stated Before tax/fees. Optional39-dollar hub and additional order/kitchen devices not included. This is minimal terminal hardware,not complete restaurant POS deployment. Quantities and delivered/installed suitability remain unquoted. Alternate vendors are cross-checks, not additive purchases. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 4_market_observation · confidence in observation: medium |
| S037 Voltage Coffee Supply ↗Nuova Simonelli Appia Life Compact Volumetric2group · Espresso machine United States · national | 220V,standard steam,not autosteam; Voltage SKU MAPPC19VOL02ND0001. Displayed merchandise price $7600.00. | Live page observed 2026-09-05; publication date not stated An alternative configuration to the alternative Estella ECEM2 espresso machine; never add both. Installation, water quality solution and commissioning scope must be compared. 220V selected,listing says in stock. Quantities and delivered/installed suitability remain unquoted. Alternate vendors are cross-checks, not additive purchases. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 4_market_observation · confidence in observation: medium |
| S038 WebstaurantStore ↗Nuova Simonelli Appia Life Compact Volumetric2group · Espresso machine United States · national | 220V,standard steam,not autosteam; Voltage SKU MAPPC19VOL02ND0001. Displayed merchandise price $7600.00. Cartridge+head+flush valve. Displayed merchandise price $350.00. | Live page observed 2026-09-05; publication date not stated An alternative configuration to the alternative Estella ECEM2 espresso machine; never add both. Installation, water quality solution and commissioning scope must be compared. Quantities and delivered/installed suitability remain unquoted. Alternate vendors are cross-checks, not additive purchases. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 4_market_observation · confidence in observation: medium |
| S039 Seattle Coffee Gear ↗Nuova Simonelli MDJ On Demand · Espresso grinder United States · national | 75mm burr grinder; second quote isMDJ On Demand Digit,exact generation/MPN match not proven. Displayed merchandise price $2550.00. | Live page observed 2026-09-05; publication date not stated Decaf/batch grinder depends on menu,not included. Quantities and delivered/installed suitability remain unquoted. Alternate vendors are cross-checks, not additive purchases. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 4_market_observation · confidence in observation: medium |
| S040 Creation Commercial ↗Nuova Simonelli MDJ On Demand · Espresso grinder United States · national | 75mm burr grinder; second quote isMDJ On Demand Digit,exact generation/MPN match not proven. Displayed merchandise price $2600.00. | Live page observed 2026-09-05; publication date not stated Decaf/batch grinder depends on menu,not included. MPN AMDJ000ONDD750004;configuration alternative,not proven identical toSCG. Quantities and delivered/installed suitability remain unquoted. Alternate vendors are cross-checks, not additive purchases. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 4_market_observation · confidence in observation: medium |
| S041 GoFoodservice ↗Atosa AUR27SD · Milk undercounter refrigerator United States · national | 27.5-inch width,6.4cuft,one solid door. Displayed merchandise price $1429.00. | Live page observed 2026-09-05; publication date not stated Use currentAUR27SD,not retiredMGF8401GR. Whole-shop cold capacity still needs menu/delivery quantities. Quantities and delivered/installed suitability remain unquoted. Alternate vendors are cross-checks, not additive purchases. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 4_market_observation · confidence in observation: medium |
| S042 The Restaurant Warehouse ↗Atosa AUR27SD · Milk undercounter refrigerator United States · national | 27.5-inch width,6.4cuft,one solid door. Displayed merchandise price $1429.00. | Live page observed 2026-09-05; publication date not stated Use currentAUR27SD,not retiredMGF8401GR. Whole-shop cold capacity still needs menu/delivery quantities. Quantities and delivered/installed suitability remain unquoted. Alternate vendors are cross-checks, not additive purchases. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 4_market_observation · confidence in observation: medium |
| S043 KaTom ↗Bunn VP17-1SS13300.0001 · Batch coffee brewer United States · national | Pourover,one lower warmer,120V,rated3.8gal/hour. Displayed merchandise price $472.00. | Live page observed 2026-09-05; publication date not stated Menu-dependent optional. Decanter,filters and batch grinder not priced here. Quantities and delivered/installed suitability remain unquoted. Alternate vendors are cross-checks, not additive purchases. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 4_market_observation · confidence in observation: medium |
| S044 WebstaurantStore ↗Bunn VP17-1SS13300.0001 · Batch coffee brewer United States · national | Pourover,one lower warmer,120V,rated3.8gal/hour. Displayed merchandise price $472.00. | Live page observed 2026-09-05; publication date not stated Menu-dependent optional. Decanter,filters and batch grinder not priced here. Quantities and delivered/installed suitability remain unquoted. Alternate vendors are cross-checks, not additive purchases. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 4_market_observation · confidence in observation: medium |
| S045 KaTom ↗Manitowoc UDP0140A161B · Optional ice machine United States · national | 26-inch,full cube,up to140lb/day,integrated filter. Displayed merchandise price $2780.00. | Live page observed 2026-09-05; publication date not stated One vendor only. Distinct from olderUDF0140A. Capacity depends on test conditions;size using peak iced drink demand and ambient temperature,not seats alone. Quantities and delivered/installed suitability remain unquoted. Alternate vendors are cross-checks, not additive purchases. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 4_market_observation · confidence in observation: medium |
| S046 Austin Java ↗Drink menu Austin, TX · city | 12 oz drip $3.00; 16 oz latte $4.50; 16 oz mocha $5.00; 16 oz Vietnamese iced coffee $6.00; espresso add-on $1.50. | Undated live menu, observed 2026-09-05 Price anchors only; sales mix, food attachment and achieved net ticket are separate assumptions. Tax inclusion not stated. Limited selected menu observations, not a market average. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 4_market_observation · confidence in observation: medium |
| S047 Lana's café ↗Menu 2620 Perseverance Dr, Austin TX 78731 · city | Latte $5.50; cappuccino $5.25; americano $4; cold brew $6; alternative milk $1 extra. | Undated live menu, observed 2026-09-05 Second direct menu anchor. Venue also serves meals and wine, so it is a product-price comparison, not a whole-business comparable or demand sample. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 4_market_observation · confidence in observation: medium |
| S048 WebstaurantStore ↗Estella Caffe ECEM2 two-group automatic espresso machine United States · national | Regular machine-only price $3,499; 220–240V, 4,700W. Plus member price $3,249 excluded. | Live offer observed 2026-09-05 Budget equipment comparison only. Does not establish local installed cost or service capacity. Filtration, grinder, connection and applicable tax budgeted separately. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 4_market_observation · confidence in observation: medium |
| S049 Square ↗Payment processing rates United States · national | Square Free in-person card-present rate: 2.6% plus $0.15 per payment. | Live page observed 2026-09-05; publication date not stated 90% card share, two guests/payment in restaurants and one transaction/payment in coffee are assumptions. Apply percentage fee to sales including collected sales tax. No tips, international surcharge or online processing in model. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 4_market_observation · confidence in observation: medium |
| S050 Florida Department of State / Sunbiz ↗LLC fee schedule Florida · state | Required new LLC filing $100 plus registered-agent designation $25 = $125; optional certificates excluded. | Live page observed 2026-09-05; publication date not stated Registered agent service, if purchased, is separate from the state designation fee. Entity form is a model choice. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 1_official · confidence in observation: high |
| S051 Florida Department of State / Sunbiz ↗File annual report Florida · state | LLC annual report $138.75, normally filed January 1 through May 1. First report is due the year after formation. | Live page observed 2026-09-05; publication date not stated Model assumes formation in the pre-opening prior year, then a May payment in operating month 5. No late fee or purchased filing service. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 1_official · confidence in observation: high |
| S052 Florida Department of Revenue ↗DR-15DSS county surtax table and extensions Orange County, Florida · county | Orange County 0.5% surtax; explicit extension from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2035. | Displayed PDF: 2025, revision 11/24; page 2 specifies Orange extension effective 2026-01-01 through 2035-12-31 The /current URL served a 2025-labeled PDF, so it is not described as a 2026 edition. Exact place of delivery and sale still control. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 1_official · confidence in observation: high |
| S053 Florida Department of Revenue ↗Sales and use tax Florida · state | General state sales tax is 6%; local discretionary surtax may apply. | Live page observed 2026-09-05; publication date not stated Model uses representative taxable menu and equipment purchases; no tax exemption is assumed. Collected sales tax is excluded from revenue and ring-fenced from usable cash. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 1_official · confidence in observation: high |
| S054 Florida Department of Revenue ↗Discretionary sales surtax Florida · state | Local surtax generally applies only to the first $5,000 of the sale amount of a tangible personal property item. | Live page observed 2026-09-05; publication date not stated Equipment calculation applies Orange local 0.5% cap per listed unit, with state 6% uncapped. Miscellaneous/fixture allowances presume multiple individual items each below $5,000. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 1_official · confidence in observation: high |
| S055 City of Austin ↗Food permit fee schedule Austin, Texas · city | Annual food permit $927 for $150,000+ gross food sales; pre-opening inspection $178; remodel plan review under 2,500 SF $221. | Effective 2025-10-01; retrieved 2026-09-05 Scoped subtotal $1,326. Model assumes remodel and this sales tier. Building, trade, fire and training costs require separate scope. The swimming-pool $224 entries do not apply. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 1_official · confidence in observation: high |
| S056 Austin Public Health ↗Fixed food establishments Austin, Texas · city | Food plan review, pre-opening inspection and operating permit depend on new, remodeled or change-of-ownership scope. Certified Food Manager onsite during operations; food-handler training required. | Live page observed 2026-09-05; publication date not stated Address determines authority. Existing restaurant does not establish permit transfer. Model budgets qualified coverage and unquoted training. More than 20 seats triggers the cited two-restroom requirement; exactly 20 coffee seats is a different threshold. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 1_official · confidence in observation: high |
| S057 City of Austin ↗Certificate of Occupancy Austin, Texas · city | Existing CO records can be requested by address and unit; relevant construction and use changes require the applicable inspection path. | Live page observed 2026-09-05; publication date not stated The 1–5 business-day statement concerns retrieving an existing record, not launch approval. Opening timeline remains unverified. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 1_official · confidence in observation: high |
| S058 Austin Fire Department ↗Request a fire inspection Austin, Texas · city | Fire review can apply to changes of use, remodels, hood suppression and final occupancy inspections. | Live page observed 2026-09-05; publication date not stated No site selected. Applicable inspection and repair fees remain allowances; an advertised hood is not approval. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 1_official · confidence in observation: high |
| S059 Texas Secretary of State ↗Form 205 — LLC certificate of formation Texas · state | Texas LLC filing fee $300. | Live page observed 2026-09-05; publication date not stated Applies to the chosen LLC entity form. Registered-agent services and legal assistance are separate. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 1_official · confidence in observation: high |
| S060 Texas Comptroller ↗Sales tax permit FAQ Texas · state | No fee for the sales-tax permit application; a security bond may be required. | Live page observed 2026-09-05; publication date not stated Conditional bond is not assumed automatically; confirm applicability to the applicant. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 1_official · confidence in observation: high |
| S061 Texas Comptroller ↗Sales and use tax Texas · state | State rate 6.25%; local jurisdictions can add up to 2%, for a maximum combined 8.25%. | Live page observed 2026-09-05; publication date not stated The model assumes an 8.25% taxable Austin location. Confirm rate for the actual address. Collected sales tax is excluded from revenue and usable cash. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 1_official · confidence in observation: high |
| S062 RESOLUT RE / LoopNet ↗6507 Jester Blvd, 1,650 SF listing Austin, Texas · city | 1,650 SF: asking $25 base plus estimated $10 NNN per SF/year; marketed restaurant/café with availability shown as Now. | Live page observed 2026-09-05; publication date not stated Primary flyer calls it second-generation retail; hood/grease suitability for full cooking remains unconfirmed. Rates scaled to 1,800 SF are a model anchor, not an offer for that area. Coffee uses its own assumed rate. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 4_market_observation · confidence in observation: medium |
| S063 RESOLUT RE ↗Jester Village current brochure Austin, Texas · city | Visible brochure: 1,650 SF, $25 base and $10 NNN per SF/year; unit described as second-generation retail. | Live page observed 2026-09-05; publication date not stated Conflicting restaurant-readiness wording is preserved. Hidden text-layer availability dates are not used. Public asking offer is not a lease agreement. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 4_market_observation · confidence in observation: medium |
| S064 RESOLUT RE ↗Restaurant at The Hedge Austin, Texas · city | 3,184 SF second-generation restaurant, $35 base plus $4.75 NNN per SF/year. | Live page observed 2026-09-05; publication date not stated Current broker page and flyer supersede an older leased search snippet. Larger than the pilot; no 1,800 SF subdivision is promised. Context only. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 4_market_observation · confidence in observation: medium |
| S065 Moore Commercial Realty / LoopNet ↗14735 Bratton Lane, Suite 310 Austin, Texas · city | 2,500 SF restaurant asks $35/SF/year NNN; NNN amount undisclosed. Broker describes 12-foot hood and 750-gallon grease trap. | Live page observed 2026-09-05; publication date not stated Separate 1,545 SF retail at $20 is not this restaurant. Larger format; suitability and expenses need a matched quote. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 4_market_observation · confidence in observation: medium |
| S066 Oasis Realty / LoopNet ↗4101 W Parmer Lane, Suite C Austin, Texas · city | 2,611 SF restaurant/grocery asks $32/SF/year NNN; five-year term, extra rent amount undisclosed. | Live page observed 2026-09-05; publication date not stated Hybrid format and area differ from the pilot. No citywide average is calculated from this small purposive sample. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 4_market_observation · confidence in observation: medium |
| S067 Hyde Park Bar & Grill via merchant Toast ↗4206 Duval Street direct menu Austin, Texas · city | Burger $14; chicken-fried steak $18; salmon $24; iced tea $3. | Live page observed 2026-09-05; publication date not stated Menu linked by the venue; the same merchant page reopened on September 5, 2026 without optional query parameters at https://order.toasttab.com/online/hyde-park-bar-and-grill-4206-duval-street . It is labelled Pickup Only. Prices remain anchors for selected baskets, not achieved dine-in checks or evidence that service is included. The model's $28 per guest is a chosen realized price before sales tax, with service included and no separate service surcharge or gratuity modeled. Do not add an assumed tip percentage to claim verification. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 4_market_observation · confidence in observation: medium |
| S068 Cypress Grill via merchant Toast ↗4404 W William Cannon Drive direct menu Austin, Texas · city | Chicken-fried steak $15.99; crawfish eggrolls $11.99; iced tea $2.99. | Live page observed 2026-09-05; publication date not stated Menu anchors only; no achieved check or service-inclusion policy established. Stage 2 on September 5, 2026 rechecked crawfish eggrolls $11.99 and iced tea $2.99 on the official order page, but the prior $15.99 chicken-fried steak was not exposed in this pass. Preserve that price as an earlier same-day observation; do not label the whole $24.98 illustrative basket newly verified. A selected basket is not demand evidence. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 4_market_observation · confidence in observation: medium |
| S069 Florida DBPR, Division of Hotels and Restaurants ↗Food Service Fees Florida; Orange County in District 4 · mixed | DBPR 1–49 seats: $262 full-year or $136 half-year license plus $50 new/change-owner application. Plan review $0; $10 HEP already included. Orange District 4 renews April 1. | current fee schedule retrieved 2026-09-05 Full-year initial license budget = 262 + 50 = 312; half-year if legally applicable = 136 + 50 = 186. $10 HEP is already included, not added again. Application-date prorating and exact opening/renewal cash timing remain site/calendar-specific. No city/county/local construction fees included. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 1_official · confidence in observation: high |
| S070 Florida DBPR ↗Guide to Permanent Food Service Florida · mixed | Permanent seating classification; licensed existing kitchen with no changes may avoid plan review; new/unlicensed use, closure >18 months, remodeling or menu/concept change are stated review triggers. | current webpage Existing restaurant-ready kitchen does not alone establish plan-review exemption. Verify predecessor license, closure period, equipment/layout/menu and local seat approval. Guide says change of owner for currently licensed/closed <1 year and new after >18 months; 12–18 month cases need direct DBPR clarification. The sample address is not fixed. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 1_official · confidence in observation: high |
| S071 FloridaCommerce ↗Florida Minimum Wage Florida · mixed | Florida minimum wage: $14/hour on 2026-09-05; $15/hour from 2026-09-30. The model enforces the $15 forward-planning floor without tip credit. | 2025-09-30 through 2026-09-29; next effective 2026-09-30 $14 is current at research cutoff; $15 must be used for hours worked from 2026-09-30. Do not price a post-September opening using the old floor. The forward scenario uses no tip credit or customer tips. The legal floor is not a market recruiting wage. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 1_official · confidence in observation: high |
| S072 City of Orlando ↗Get a Certificate of Use Incorporated City of Orlando only · mixed | Certificate of Use required with city Business Tax Receipt for this restaurant; confirms use allowed in zoning district. Check address against city boundary. | Current page Fee not shown on this service page. Certificate of Use is distinct from a construction Certificate of Occupancy. No address selected. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 1_official · confidence in observation: high |
| S073 Orange County Tax Collector ↗Obtaining a New Business Tax Receipt Orange County, FL; municipality-specific routing · mixed | City of Orlando business must first obtain municipal Business Tax Receipt, then Orange County Business Tax Receipt. Unincorporated address follows county zoning process. Municipality must be checked, not inferred from postal Orlando. | Current page This page establishes workflow, not fee quote or processing guarantee. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 1_official · confidence in observation: high |
| S074 Orange County official Code of Ordinances via Municode ↗Sec. 25-84 Cafes, restaurants and other eating establishments Orange County, FL including incorporated cities · mixed | Orange County code §25-84: 31–74 restaurant seats, $60 annual business tax receipt; 48-seat model falls in this band. | Current code viewed 2026-09-05; §25-84 48 seats falls in 31-74 band. County tax is additional to city tax for an incorporated Orlando location. New-operator/change-owner transfer, any service charges and actual invoice remain separate. Do not use county $60 as total local permitting budget. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 1_official · confidence in observation: high |
| S075 City of Orlando Water Reclamation ↗Get DBPR Seating Change Evaluation Signed Off Incorporated City of Orlando · mixed | City seating-change evaluation lists $243.60 per new indoor seat; do not apply this as an automatic fee for all existing approved seats. | Current page This page concerns adding seats. Do not multiply 48 by $243.60 automatically when taking over an existing restaurant already approved for >=48 seats; establish prior approved capacity and applicable impact-fee credit first. Inspection can require grease-trap resizing and fee changes. Exact fee liability needs address and predecessor entitlement. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 1_official · confidence in observation: high |
| S076 City of Orlando ↗Business Tax Receipt Information Incorporated City of Orlando · mixed | City Certificate of Use $15 plus $5 administrative fee; Business Tax Receipt expires September 30. City business tax is additional. | Current page retrieved 2026-09-05 City COU and administration add $20 to city BTR tax. Changes of owner require original BTR, application, sale evidence and state license; absent evidence/original receipt, new case/full fee applies. Businesses starting August 1 or later pay next year's fee/receive next year's receipt. City BTR base tax is separate. No construction, fire, utility or impact fees included. Published proration depends on start month, not research date. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 1_official · confidence in observation: high |
| S077 City of Orlando Code of Ordinances via Municode ↗Chapter 36, §§36.35(210), 36.36(1), Number of Workers Scale Incorporated City of Orlando · mixed | Dated city code version lists $55.13 area base below 2,000 SF plus $165.38 for 6–15 paid workers. This is only context for a provisional $225 annual allowance; obtain a current invoice. | Indexed code version published approximately 2021, not verified current tariff Illustrative 1800 SF and 6-15 counted workers: $55.13 + $165.38 = $220.51 annual city tax; adding current page COU/admin yields $240.51. This is provisional, not a verified September2026 city quote. Versioned indexed code, current full table unavailable in read-only retrieval. Exact tariff and headcount bracket need city invoice/current-code confirmation. Do not substitute 48 seats for city worker count. Archived code's $20 administration must not be stacked onto current page's $15+$5 without resolving treatment. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 1_official · confidence in observation: high |
| S078 Florida DBPR ↗Exceptions to opening inspection requirement Florida · mixed | A qualifying change of owner without extensive remodeling may avoid another opening inspection after license issuance if the predecessor had a routine inspection within 120 days. Conditions require verification. | Updated 2025-02-20; retrieved 2026-09-05 Change of ownership may open after license issuance without another opening inspection if not extensively remodeling and predecessor had routine inspection within 120 days before application. All conditions and issued license required. Does not waive local approvals or plan review where separately triggered. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 1_official · confidence in observation: high |
| S079 Cushman & Wakefield Research (underlying CoStar) ↗Orlando Retail MarketBeat Q1 2026 Greater Orlando broker-defined market/submarkets, not incorporated city only · msa | Q1 2026 broad Orlando retail asking rent $31.29/SF/year NNN; Downtown $32.70, South Orange $28.51, tourist corridor $39.68. Extra rent not specified. | Q1 2026 Broad asking-rent context only; not a restaurant-ready 1000–3000SF sample and not signed/effective leases. $31.29 × 1800/12 = $4693.50/month base-only mechanical equivalent, not a proposed site quote. No NNN pass-through amounts, incentives or food-specific buildout. Local Q1 report found; do not describe as a confirmed latest Q2 local release or forecast demand. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 2_professional · confidence in observation: medium |
| S080 First Capital Property Group listing syndicated by PropertyShark ↗100 S Orange Ave, basement, Orlando, FL 32801 Downtown Orlando; city-limits location inferred from downtown address, parcel boundary not separately queried · mixed | 2750 SF, asking $35/SF/year NNN. NNN charges not disclosed. | 2026-08-14 updated; observed 2026-09-05 Food-compatible second-generation bar; hood/infrastructure present. Basement former Tanqueray's; no full casual-restaurant/kitchen/48-seat clearance confirmed. Bar/basement conversion and extra rent undisclosed. Do not mix office Modified Gross $24 quotes from same building into food-space rent. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 4_market_observation · confidence in observation: medium |
| S081 Millenia Partners listing syndicated by CommercialCafe ↗5403–5451 International Dr, Suite E (1700 SF entry), Orlando, FL 32819 Florida Center / tourist corridor; postal Orlando, municipal boundary unverified · mixed | 1700 SF, asking $40/SF/year NNN. NNN charges not disclosed. | 2026-08-30 updated; observed 2026-09-05 Retail explicitly marketed as suitable for restaurant; existing kitchen, hood, grease system and 48 seats unconfirmed. Two entries share Suite E but show 1700 and 2500 SF. Treat as one property/price observation with unresolved suite area, not two independent comps. Main page also contains stale 739/779 SF copy; use explicit suite section only. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 4_market_observation · confidence in observation: medium |
| S082 Condev Realty, LoopNet ↗862 Orlando Ave, 2075 SF restaurant unit, Winter Park, FL 32789 Winter Park, separate city outside Orlando; broader metro proxy · mixed | 2075 SF, asking $65/SF/year NNN. NNN charges not disclosed. | 2026-01-30 date on market; last-updated field empty; observed 2026-09-05 Fully built restaurant/cafe space in excellent condition. Separate 4240 SF bank unit excluded. Premium outside-city submarket. Full kitchen/equipment and 48 permitted seats not independently verified. Property expenses/utilities/building services excluded. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 4_market_observation · confidence in observation: medium |
| S083 Norbridge Properties via CommercialSearch ↗12211 Regency Village Dr, #1, Orlando, FL 32821 SeaWorld / Regency Village tourist submarket; postal Orlando, city jurisdiction unverified · mixed | 3061 SF, asking $36/SF/year NNN. CAM $1026.02/month plus property tax $751.38/month. | 2026-08-06 updated; CAM explicitly 2026; observed 2026-09-05 Restaurant-designated shell, 2561 SF ground floor +500 SF mezzanine; no ready kitchen. Exceeds 3000 SF and shell scope. CAM+tax = $1777.40/mo, or $6.96779/SF/year; insurance inclusion not stated. Useful transparency example only, not direct scenario NNN quote. Do not use office #5. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 4_market_observation · confidence in observation: medium |
| S084 Shakers American Cafe ↗Direct menu · 1308 Edgewater Dr, Orlando, FL 32804 College Park, Orlando postal address; city street location · mixed | Blackened Chicken Caesar $13.99; Shakers Cheeseburger $14.99; Salmon Sandwich $16.99; Soda $3.49 | Undated live online ordering menu; observed 2026-09-05 Direct branded online menu; pickup/delivery UI, dine-in parity unverified. Plus signs on some menu prices allow paid modifiers. Menu prices are not actual realized checks; gratuity and sales tax excluded. No demand/traffic inference. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 4_market_observation · confidence in observation: medium |
| S085 Dixie Belle's Cafe ↗Direct menu · 7125 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32809 South Orange Avenue / Pine Castle area; postal Orlando, municipality not verified · mixed | The Classic Burger $12.09; Country Fried Steak $13.99; Southern Catfish Platter $15.99; Southern Meatloaf Dinner $13.99 | Undated live online menu; observed 2026-09-05 Direct branded online menu; pickup/delivery UI, dine-in parity unverified. Burgers show one included side and dinner platters two sides. No standalone drink price displayed in captured menu; leave beverage field missing rather than assume. Plus prices may rise with modifiers. No demand inference. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 4_market_observation · confidence in observation: medium |
| S086 Christo's Cafe ↗Direct menu · 1815 Edgewater Dr, Orlando, FL 32804 College Park, Orlando postal address; city street location · mixed | 8 Oz Cheeseburger $13.00; Chicken Breast $16.00; Large Fish Platter $17.00; Large Country Fried Steak $16.00 | Undated live online menu; observed 2026-09-05 Direct branded ordering menu with Lunch/Breakfast TG/Lunch TG/Drinks TG; dine-in parity unverified. Direct menu searchable and current-indexed; full open timed out. Data verified through source-specific web retrieval. Ordering menu prices not verified actual dine-in receipts. No demand inference. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 4_market_observation · confidence in observation: medium |
| S087 Internal Revenue Service ↗Publication 15 (2026), Employer's Tax Guide United States · national | Employer Social Security 6.2% on up to $184,500 per employee; Medicare 1.45% uncapped. FUTA 6% on first $7,000, reduced to 0.6% only with the full 5.4% credit. | 2026 publication; retrieved 2026-09-05 Model assumes full FUTA credit and pays no tips. Additional Medicare withholding is not an extra employer cost. Wage bases reset each model January; no turnover. Tax expense is set aside as unusable cash in the accrual month; this is not a legal remittance schedule. Future tax changes are not forecast. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 1_official · confidence in observation: high |
| S088 Texas Workforce Commission ↗Unemployment tax rates and new-employer rule Texas · state | New-employer rate is the greater of the industry average and 2.7%; taxable wages limited to $9,000 per employee per calendar year. | Rule used for 2026 planning; source copy 2025-12-31 TWC original page was preserved in a publicly linked copy at https://aboutbtax.com/bky5, printed 2025-12-31; direct access was intermittent. The actual assigned restaurant rate is unknown. Model uses 2.7% as a provisional floor, not a guaranteed rate. Experience rating can change it. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 1_official · confidence in observation: medium |
| S089 Florida Department of Revenue ↗Reemployment tax rates Florida · state | New employer rate 2.7% on first $7,000 of annual wages per employee; rate generally applies until ten quarters of reporting establish experience. | Current page with 2026 rates; retrieved 2026-09-05 Acquisition/successor rules and an employer's assigned notice can change treatment. The model holds this initial rate constant as a scenario assumption. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 1_official · confidence in observation: high |
| S090 National Restaurant Association ↗Food cost ratios in 2024 United States · national | 2024 respondents: median food and nonalcoholic beverage cost was 32.0% of sales in fullservice and 32.4% in limited service. | 2024 operating data; published 2025-09-10 Industry reference only. The 32% restaurant recipe-cost allowance is a model choice, not a measured bill of materials. Limited-service results are not a coffee-specific sample. Individual survey medians cannot be added into a P&L. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 3_industry · confidence in observation: medium |
| S091 National Restaurant Association ↗Labor costs and restaurant profitability in 2024 United States · national | 2024 median salaries and wages including benefits: 36.5% of sales for fullservice, 31.7% for limited service. | 2024 operating data; published 2025-10-08 A historical cross-check, not a staffing formula. The public 2025 survey questionnaire, page 4, explicitly defines this labor category to include payroll taxes, workers compensation, health/medical insurance and other employee expenses. Source: https://restaurant.org/NRA/media/Research/Restaurant-Operations-Survey-2025.pdf . The model continues to compute wages, paid hours and employer costs independently; the survey does not establish this case's hiring rates, benefits or coverage. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 3_industry · confidence in observation: medium |
| S092 National Restaurant Association ↗2025 Restaurant Operations Data Abstract release United States · national | Survey of more than 900 US restaurants for 2024: median pretax income 2.8% of sales fullservice, 4.0% limited service. | 2024 operating data; release 2025-08-20 Mature respondent businesses and unknown subgroup representativeness; not a startup forecast. Debt, tax and accounting scope differ from the pilot's project EBIT. An above-benchmark modeled margin needs demand and cost validation, not a stronger investment claim. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 3_industry · confidence in observation: medium |
| S093 i30 Builders ↗Restaurant and café build-out planning costs DFW and East Texas · mixed | Published light second-generation refresh starts around $65/SF; second-generation remodel $135/SF. Different scopes and minimum project sizes apply. | 2026 webpage, retrieved 2026-09-05 DFW/East Texas marketing benchmark, not an Austin quote. Core equipment, FF&E, hood and grease work have separate scope. Pilot's $65/SF is an independent narrow allowance; complete renovation cost is unverified. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 4_market_observation · confidence in observation: low |
| S094 NAR Construction Development ↗Restaurant buildout costs, Miami and Fort Lauderdale Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties · mixed | Second-generation restaurant hard construction range $75–150/SF, excluding equipment, furniture, POS, signage and soft costs. | Published 2026-08-08; retrieved 2026-09-05 South Florida geographic proxy, not Orlando. Pilot holds a common $65/SF narrow refresh allowance for comparison, below this broader range; needs a matched contractor scope. No averaging of incompatible scopes. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 4_market_observation · confidence in observation: low |
| S095 US Bureau of Labor Statistics ↗OEWS wage definition United States · national | OEWS wage measures include gratuities and exclude employer costs for nonwage benefits. | Current definitions checked 2026-09-05 Use this definition with the metro wage references. Retrieval: 2026-09-05 · 1_official · confidence in observation: high |
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