Our calculator combines multiple hidden cost factors to show you the real impact of losing a GM:
Hiring and training costs
Including recruiter or advertising spend, onboarding, and initial productivity losses as new GMs learn the ropes. We take into account restaurant type for the most accurate depiction of hiring costs for your brand.
Ramp time loss
Estimated at half of a quarter’s salary. This reflects the time it takes for a new GM to reach full productivity — typically around 90 days in hospitality — during which your team and business performance are affected.
Operational disruption
Based on industry HR benchmarking reports, this is estimated at $5,000. This accounts for gaps in leadership, temporary coverage (overtime costs or interim managers), and any transitional operational missteps.
Team turnover ripple effect
Per the Center for Hospitality Research at Cornell, the average cost of turnover per frontline employee is $5,864. When a GM leaves, it often triggers additional departures and instability in the team.
By pulling all these elements together, we give you a full, data-backed picture of what turnover actually costs — far beyond just salary alone.