IMU has three components: operating expenses, anticipated markdowns and desired profit. Operating expenses -- utilities, payroll, supplies, insurance and other costs such as marketing and shrinkage, or loss from theft or damage -- make up your overhead and are expressed as a percent of sales.
See the following table for the approximate number of crabs per bushel: Generally speaking, a bushel of Number Ones will hold 60 - 70 crabs depending on how big the crabs are at that time of year. If there are 60 - 70 crabs, they will feed about 10 - 12 people depending upon what else is on the menu.
If there are 60 - 70 crabs, they will feed about 10 - 12 people depending upon what else is on the menu. If you have all kinds of food, such as salads, hot dogs, chicken, etc., you'll probably need half as many crabs. If you serve only steamed crabs, clams, corn and beverages, you'll need the whole bushel. back to top.