How many items should there be on your menu?

It all depends on the type of restaurant you operate. For fast-food restaurants and quick-service restaurants, the sweet spot is six dishes per category (starters, fish, meat, pasta, vegetarian dishes, and desserts). For full-service restaurants, the ideal is seven appetizers and desserts, and ten main dishes. Use the dates from your sales analysis and menu matrix and choose the most profitable and popular items for your menu.