Each menu item has five characteristics that you’ll need to take into consideration before deciding what to make. The first is price, which is how you’ll need to pay for it. The second is the amount of time it takes to get ready, which can range anywhere from a few minutes to a few days depending on a dish. The third is the number of servings it creates. Fourth is how much each serving will earn you back in terms of cash. And finally, each dish earns you a certain amount of experience points per serving.