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Best-in-Class vs. All-in-One Restaurant Software
When selecting restaurant technology, operators can choose between two primary approaches: purchasing from a single vendor that offers solutions across multiple functional areas (an all-in-one provider), or assembling a technology stack from multiple vendors, each specializing in a specific application—best-in-class providers. For example, a point-of-sale (POS) vendor that also offers solutions for loyalty, labor management, and inventory control is typically considered an a

COGS-Well Team
Jan 123 min read


2025 in Review: Multi-Unit Restaurant Success
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.

COGS-Well Team
Dec 17, 20254 min read


Recipe Management for Profit Mastery
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.

COGS-Well Team
Oct 22, 20253 min read


Restaurant Inventory Management System - Product Essentials
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:

COGS-Well Team
Oct 1, 20255 min read


Efficiency Builders That Power Restaurant Growth
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.

COGS-Well Team
Sep 23, 20253 min read


Top Inventory Management Features in COGS-Well for Foodservice Ops
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.

COGS-Well Team
Aug 13, 20254 min read


Master Restaurant Financials with Cost Accounting
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.

COGS-Well Team
Jul 16, 20253 min read


Gaining Insights: Turning Restaurant Data into Action
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 Team
Jun 11, 20254 min read


COGS-Well’s ROI Explained
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.

COGS-Well Team
May 2, 20255 min read


How to Control F&B Costs Eating into Your Profits (and What to Do About It)
Food and beverage (F&B) costs are one of the largest operating expenses for restaurants. Effectively managing F&B costs, including food,...

COGS-Well Team
Apr 1, 20253 min read


Automated Invoice Processing: The 411 and Benefits to Restaurants
In the fast-paced restaurant industry, efficiently managing invoices is crucial for increasing profitability and improving your...

COGS-Well Team
Feb 24, 20253 min read


Why Track Your Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)?
Overview: As a restaurant owner, keeping track of your cost of goods sold ("COGS") is essential for the success of your business. COGS...

COGS-Well Team
Nov 22, 20242 min read


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

COGS-Well Team
Oct 1, 20244 min read


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

COGS-Well Team
Sep 5, 20243 min read


Great Fit - All Types of Food Service
COGS-Well works well for all types of food and beverage operations.

COGS-Well Team
Apr 14, 20244 min read


Customer Success - NetSuite and COGS-Well
Overview: COGS-Well and NetSuite offer a fully...

COGS-Well Team
Oct 25, 20234 min read


Enjoy Increased Control
Overview: Any restaurant, small or large, independent or chain, will benefit by engaging in good inventory control. Most operators can...

COGS-Well Team
May 9, 20233 min read


A Fast & Easy Database Setup
Overview: The challenge with setting up restaurant inventory control systems is they require a lot of information before they can be...

COGS-Well Team
Dec 8, 20212 min read


Monitor Your Prime Costs (Include Labor Cost in Recipes)
Cost of Goods Sold: There is no better way to understand your food and beverage cost of goods sold (COGS) than to create recipes for each...

COGS-Well Team
Jun 29, 20213 min read


Should I Automate Purchasing?
Overview: Vendor ordering (purchasing) is arguably the most underutilized feature in restaurant inventory control systems. There are...

COGS-Well Team
Jun 28, 20214 min read
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