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Cut Food Costs by 5%—See How BRG Hospitality Did It with Real-Time Insights
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Life of a Tomato: What a Tomato Can Teach You About Reducing Food Costs

Know the true cost of every ingredient, every step of the way. Restaurant365 follows your inventory, whether it’s a single tomato or hundreds of dollars of beef, from delivery to guest plate, giving you visibility into food costs, waste, and margins, so you can protect profits with every order.

TOMATO PREP & RECIPES

Track Every Tomato from Prep to Plate

  • Track the true cost of every tomato as it’s prepped, portioned, or added to menu items
  • Build standardized recipes that control costs and drive consistency
  • Connect prep and production to real-time inventory and food cost reporting
  • Use recipes to scale operations without losing visibility or profitability
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RESTAURANT INVENTORY

Know What You’ve Got and What It’s Costing You

  • Verify deliveries and seek credit memos for shorted or incorrect items
  • Simplify payments with automated invoice capture & coding
  • Count smarter to drive more accurate purchasing decisions
  • Connect your counts to real-time food cost and P&L reporting
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ORDERING, RECEIVING & COUNTING

Smarter Ordering, Receiving & Counting: Get the Right Products at the Right Price

  • Build data-driven purchase orders tied to real-time inventory
  • Use PAR levels and forecasts to reduce waste and shortages
  • Improve order accuracy to keep your kitchen fully stocked and running smoothly
  • Streamline purchasing with EDI integrations
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ACTUAL VS THEORETICAL FOOD COSTS

Actual vs. Theoretical: Spot the Gaps. Protect Your Margins.

  • Compare what should’ve been used to what actually left the shelf
  • Pull sales, inventory, recipes, and purchasing into one clear food cost report
  • Identify waste and over-portioning with real-time variance analysis
  • Turn food cost insights into actionable steps that protect your margins
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See the Full Lifecycle of Every Ingredient

From inventory counts to menu builds, understand how ingredients and costs move through your operation at every stage.

Build a Stronger Back-of-House Foundation.

Accurate counts set the stage for smarter purchasing and margin protection.

Order Smarter. Waste Less.
Consistent ordering and reliable receiving keep your shelves stocked and your costs in check.
Prep with Precision. Protect Your Profits.
Standardized recipes and controlled portions drive consistency, efficiency, and profitability.

Know Where Every Ounce Goes.

Quickly spot gaps between expected and actual usage so you can take action.

Keep Costs in Check with Complete Inventory Insight

Restaurant365 connects your inventory, purchasing, production, and sales data, so you always know what’s on hand, what it’s costing you, and where every ingredient is used. Get the insights you need to control food costs today and scale with confidence tomorrow.

“Restaurant365 is the greatest software I’ve ever worked with. It closes the gap between accounting and operations, giving us real-time insights.”

Nancy Cioll, Controller
BRG Hospitality

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See how Restaurant365 helps you track every ingredient, control costs, and run a more profitable operation.
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RESOURCES

Helpful Resources for Restaurant Operators

Every profitable restaurant starts with the right tools and insights. From inventory tips to food cost guides, we’ve gathered essential resources to help you control costs, boost margins, and run a smarter operation.

The Big Easy’s BRG Hospitality Slashes Food Cost by 5%

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The Ultimate Guide to Managing Food Costs in Restaurants

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Guide to Recipe Costing & Menu Engineering

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Village Inn Franchisee Quadruples Footprint with Restaurant365

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