Controlling costs, managing margins, and improving operational efficiency are top priorities for restaurant operators, and the right technology can make all the difference. Both Restaurant365 and xtraCHEF offer tools designed to help streamline back-office operations, reduce manual work, and improve visibility into your financial performance.
But while they share some features, their approach, capabilities, and impact on your business can vary significantly.Â
If you’re evaluating these platforms, here’s how they compare to help you decide which is the best fit for your restaurant. Let’s dive into some feature comparisons. Â
Automating invoice processing is one of the fastest ways to reduce manual work and improve accuracy in your back office. Both Restaurant365 and xtraCHEF offer solutions to simplify this process, but their capabilities differ when it comes to broader financial integration.
xtraCHEF Invoice management & AP automation:
Restaurant365 Invoice management & AP automation:
While both platforms help reduce manual entry, Restaurant365 provides a more complete view of your financials by connecting invoice automation directly to your accounting and reporting processes.
Managing food costs is critical for maintaining healthy margins, especially in an ever-changing market. xtraCHEF and Restaurant365 both offer tools to help, but their approach to inventory and cost control differs in depth and visibility.Â
xtraCHEF Restaurant Inventory & food cost management:Â
Restaurant365 Restaurant Inventory & food cost management:Â
While xtraCHEF offers invoice-driven insights, Restaurant365 delivers real-time visibility into inventory and food costs, helping operators quickly identify issues and protect margins more effectively.Â
Accurate recipe costing is essential for profitability but having that information connected to live operational data takes your menu decisions to the next level. Here’s how the two platforms stack up:Â
xtraCHEF Recipe costing & menu engineering:Â
Restaurant365 Recipe costing & menu engineering:Â
Restaurant365 empowers operators to make smarter, data-driven menu decisions by tying recipe costs directly to inventory performance and theoretical variance, providing actionable insights beyond invoice data alone.Â
Labor is one of the largest expenses for restaurants and without the right tools, it can be one of the hardest to control. This is where the platforms differ significantly.Â
xtraCHEF labor & workforce management:Â
Restaurant365 labor & workforce management:Â
Restaurant365 provides a complete workforce management solution, giving operators the tools to control labor costs, optimize schedules, and ensure compliance, all within the same platform as their financials.Â
As your restaurant grows, the need for scalable, integrated tools becomes critical. Here’s how xtraCHEF and Restaurant365 differ when it comes to platform scope:Â
xtraCHEF all-in-one platform approach:Â
Restaurant365 all-in-one platform approach:Â
For operators looking to simplify their tech stack and centralize operational control, Restaurant365 delivers an all-in-one platform designed to support growth and improve efficiency.Â
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If you’re focused primarily on invoice automation and gaining basic food cost visibility, xtraCHEF can meet those immediate needs. But as your restaurant grows and operational complexity increases, managing disconnected systems can slow your team down and create blind spots.Â
Restaurant365 is designed for operators who want complete visibility, connected tools, and scalable solutions from day one. By combining accounting, inventory, workforce, and operational management in one platform, R365 simplifies your tech stack and empowers smarter, faster decision-making that drives profitability.Â
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