GCM Calculator - Step 1

1. Using Average Meals / Day

Use this option if you have at least 6-12 months' worth of sales data to calculate the average meals per day.

Average Meals / Day i Use the last 6-12 months' worth of sales data to determine the average meals per day.

Result: N/A

3. Using Square Footage

Use this option if you have the total square footage and operating hours, but not the seating capacity.

Square Footage i Enter the total square footage of the facility (including outdoor areas). Hours of Operation i The number of hours the facility operates daily. Square Foot Allocation i

Facility Size	Sq. Ft./Person
< 10,000 sq ft	14 sq ft
10,000 - 30,000 sq ft	30 sq ft
30,000 - 60,000 sq ft	60 sq ft
60,000 - 100,000 sq ft	120 sq ft
100,000 - 200,000 sq ft	240 sq ft
200,000 - 400,000 sq ft	480 sq ft
> 400,000 sq ft	600 sq ft

Result: N/A

Results Summary

Step	Result	Action
Using Average Meals / Day	N/A
Using Seating Capacity	N/A
Using Square Footage	N/A
Average	N/A

Average Meals / Day: N/A

GCM Calculator - Step 2

Select Service Type:

Gallons per Meal: N/A

GCM Calculator - Step 3

Select Kitchen Type: Additional Appliances (each adds 1 gal):

Waste Flow Rate: N/A

GCM Calculator - Step 4

Simple Detailed

Select Facility Type: Does your facility use flatware?

Facility Type Descriptions

Low: Serves food prepared offsite or food that requires minimum preparation and/or warming.
Medium: Serves food from a limited menu and/or with a limited number of on-site preparations.
High: Serves a full menu of food prepared onsite; full service and with a fryer.

Grease Production Value: N/A

GCM Calculator - Final Result

Step 1	Average Meals / Day
Step 2	Gallons per Meal
Step 3	Waste Flow Rate (gal)
Step 4	Grease Production Value (lbs/meal)

Total Grease Capacity (Gallons): N/A

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GCM Calculator - Step 1

1. Using Average Meals / Day

2. Using Seating Capacity

3. Using Square Footage

Results Summary

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GCM Calculator - Step 4

Facility Type Descriptions

GCM Calculator - Final Result