EZchef
Restaurant Software for Managing Inventory, Menu Costing and Menu Analysis.
Overview
EZchef is a Microsoft Excel-based software program designed for independent restaurants to manage back-of-house tasks. It focuses on simplifying food and beverage inventory, creating accurately costed menu items and sub-recipes, and performing menu engineering analysis to maximize profitability. It is positioned as an affordable and easy-to-use solution.
✨ Key Features
- Menu Engineering & Analysis
- Menu & Recipe Costing
- Inventory Management
- Vendor Order Guides
- 'What If' Profitability Analysis
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Built on Microsoft Excel, making it familiar to many users
- Affordable one-time purchase price
- Strong focus on menu engineering and profitability analysis
Unique Value: Delivers a powerful, easy-to-use, and affordable one-time purchase software solution built on the familiar platform of Excel, empowering independent operators to take control of their costs and profitability.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Menu costing and pricing.
- Visual menu engineering analysis.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Large multi-unit chains requiring cloud-based, real-time collaboration.
- Users who are not comfortable working within a Microsoft Excel environment.
🏆 Alternatives
It provides a more robust and structured solution than manual spreadsheets at a fraction of the cost of subscription-based SaaS platforms, making it an ideal middle-ground for cost-conscious operators.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (All tier)
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: NA
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