Case Study: Toast achieves better multi-location restaurant cost control with xtraCHEF by Toast

Toast uses xtraCHEF to manage prime costs across multiple locations and track 15% chicken price increases

Toast, a multi-unit restaurant group, faced the challenge of managing complex operating and prime costs across multiple locations. Manual processes, like spreadsheet inventory and plate cost calculations, were inefficient and resource-intensive, making it difficult to control costs and track profitability accurately. They turned to the vendor xtraCHEF, utilizing its invoice processing automation and restaurant management software.

The solution implemented by xtraCHEF automated the capture and processing of invoice data, extracting line-item details for precise food costing and inventory management. This automation freed up significant labor hours previously spent on manual data entry, allowing managers to focus on operations. For Toast, xtraCHEF provided consistent insights into cost trends and profitability across locations and menu items, enabling better vendor negotiations, informed menu pricing, and the ability to set and track financial goals for growth.

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