Costs to run a Tuckshop In the Tuckshop there are fixed costs. These do not change regardless of the amount of food sold through the tuck shop, and include Staffing costs; Utility costs (power, gas, water, waste-water etc.). We have estimated these costs and determined that on any given school day a Tuckshop is likely to incur costs which can be calculated. Below is an example of a typical Tuckshop: Cost Centre Approximate Cost Staffing $174.30 (Depending on hourly rate/volunteer use etc) Equipment $12.44 (Depending on equipment used) Utilities $12.44 Consumables $15.00 TOTAL $214.18 We recommend that you complete a similar exercise to ascertain your fixed costs.