As multi-unit operators look back on another year of progress, the key drivers of success are having access to industry experts, specialized tools, and greater flexibility within their restaurant management system. Here’s a look at the COGS-Well features and support services customers used most this year.

A great restaurant inventory management system does more than offer smart features – it comes with a team that helps you succeed. Even the most advanced technology can fall short without the right service and support to back it up.

Recipes can be more than just a set of instructions – when integrated into an inventory and recipe management system, they become a powerful tool for maximizing profits.

Mezeh Mediterranean Grill is a fast-casual restaurant chain known for fresh, made-from-scratch Mediterranean dishes. Their journey with COGS-Well shows what happens when a restaurant team embraces structure and accountability.

There is a core set of features that a restaurant operator should look for in any inventory, recipe, and cost management system. Before purchasing a system, it is best to know what features and integrations should be standard in a comprehensive system. Inventory Management A restaurant inventory management system should include features for importing invoices, exporting to your accounting system, and counting, ordering, receiving, and transferring inventory items. Counts:

Many operators still handle core processes like invoice processing, inventory counts, and recipe management manually, or with systems that aren't synced. COGS-Well takes the heavy lifting out of those tasks while integrating with your existing workflow.

As Café Ficelle expanded, COO Brenton Woodruff knew they needed the right tools to control inventory, streamline ordering, manage the front-of-house, and keep costs under control. That’s when Café Ficelle turned to COGS-Well for restaurant inventory and recipe management and SpotOn for their POS system. 

COGS-Well works with all kinds of food and beverage service operations, from independent restaurants and bars to multi-unit chains, hotels, catering companies, entertainment venues, and country clubs. COGS-Well makes it easy for restaurants to gain control over inventory, boost accuracy, and improve profitability.

In the restaurant business, time is money. Most operators don’t have time to dig through spreadsheets or wait until the end of the month to find out whether they made money. You need fast, accurate answers – and that’s where cost accounting comes in.

Impact Kitchen has built a loyal following by doing things differently. From lower COGS and cleaner reporting to easier inventory and recipe management, their team has the tools they need to stay in control and save their time every step of the way. 

In today's world of slim margins and ever-changing costs, you need added insights to stay ahead of the game. Without a restaurant inventory, recipe, and cost management system like COGS-Well by your side, these insights are hard, if not impossible, to gain.

COGS-Well is a system that not only fits the Lure Fish House business model – it also evolves with it. The Lure team has taken advantage of COGS-Well’s extensive tool set, using it for counts, ordering, receiving, transfers, recipes, waste tracking, menu analytics, and variance control. Inventory and recipe management that once took hours are now streamlined.

The hospitality industry in California is facing a major regulatory change. As the compliance deadline approaches, your business needs the right partners and the right tools. With Fintech’s PaymentSource® and COGS-Well’s inventory management expertise, you can seamlessly adapt to the new alcohol EFT law while improving your operational efficiency.

&pizza is an innovative fast casual pizza brand with a strong East Coast presence and over 50 locations spanning multiple states and franchise groups. Their dedication to quality drove the brand to get ahead in the fast-paced world of multi-unit restaurants by investing in COGS-Well, a leading solution for inventory management and cost control.

All restaurant operators want a smarter way to run the back of house. Our customers report a strong Return on Investment (ROI) driven by improved efficiency, enhanced controls, and new operational insights.

Food and beverage (F&B) costs are one of the largest operating expenses for restaurants. Effectively managing F&B costs, including food,...

In the fast-paced restaurant industry, efficiently managing invoices is crucial for increasing profitability and improving your...

Overview: As a restaurant owner, keeping track of your cost of goods sold ("COGS") is essential for the success of your business. COGS...

Why is COGS-Well Easier to Install and Maintain? COGS-Well’s founders have decades of experience developing and servicing restaurant...

The Challenge: Inventory management systems require "receiving". Receiving is the process of recording the packaging, quantity, and cost...