D2C Glossary: Economics

WHAT IS
BREAK-EVEN CAC?

The maximum customer acquisition cost at which a business breaks even on the first order. Formula: Revenue - COGS - Shipping - Payment Processing. Spending above break-even CAC requires repeat purchases to be profitable.

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