For Restaurant Owners and Managers

Stop Guessing on Peak Hours and Inventory Shortfalls Get Real-Time Dashboards That Reveal Your Restaurant's True Pulse

Imagine slashing food waste by 30% and boosting table turnover by 25% with insights pulled straight from your POS, inventory logs, and staff schedules—no more spreadsheets scattered across your back office.

Join 250+ food service pros who've gained crystal-clear operational insights

Spot slow-moving menu items before they drag down profits
Track labor costs against busy shifts in real time
Unify customer feedback from online orders and in-house diners

The "Blind Spot" Problem

Unpredictable Peak Hour Overloads Without Live Visibility into Table Turnover Rates

Inventory Shortfalls Hitting During Lunch Rushes, Like Running Out of High-Demand Proteins

Siloed Data Between POS Ticket Prints and Supplier Delivery Schedules

Labor Scheduling Mismatches on Busy Weekends, Leading to Understaffed Line Cooks

Customer Wait Times Dragging Experience Without Metrics on Order Fulfillment Delays

Food Waste Spikes from Unseen Prep Overages in Mise en Place Stations

Our Custom-Built Dashboards Tailored to Your Kitchen's Rhythm

We've powered dashboards for over 150 restaurants, turning chaotic data into streamlined operations that feel like an extra manager on shift.

Why Choose Us

Let's be honest, running a restaurant means juggling flames in the kitchen and flames from unhappy customers when things go wrong. You're probably thinking, 'Another dashboard? I already drown in reports.' Here's the thing: we don't slap together templates. At AIQ Labs, we dive into your exact workflow—your POS system, inventory trackers, and even that quirky scheduling app—and build a unified dashboard from the ground up. It's like crafting a custom sauce: perfectly blended for your menu. Real-time KPIs pop up on your tablet or phone, showing table turns, stock levels, and guest satisfaction scores. No more flying blind through dinner service. We integrate everything seamlessly, so you make data-driven calls that keep your doors buzzing and your margins healthy.

What Makes Us Different:

Pull live data from your POS, suppliers, and staff logs into one view
Track KPIs like average ticket size and waste percentages instantly
Customize alerts for issues like low stock on high-demand apps

Unlock Clear Visibility That Drives Smarter Shifts

Pinpoint Revenue Leaks Before They Fester

Pinpoint Revenue Leaks Before They Fester: See exactly which dishes are underperforming or causing waste spikes, like excess mise en place spoilage. One client cut their daily food loss from 15% to under 5% by spotting patterns in real-time—such as over-prepping signature burgers on slow Tuesdays—freeing up cash for menu innovations within just three months.

Optimize Staffing to Match Your Busiest Tables

Optimize Staffing to Match Your Busiest Tables: Get actionable insights on labor costs versus covers served, including front-of-house and back-of-house ratios. Imagine forecasting a Friday rush and avoiding overtime chaos; restaurants using our dashboards have boosted efficiency by 20% in the first quarter, turning understaffed shifts into smooth, profitable nights with balanced server-to-table assignments.

Elevate Guest Experience with Data-Backed Tweaks

Elevate Guest Experience with Data-Backed Tweaks: Monitor wait times and feedback scores live, including ticket times from POS to delivery, so you can adjust on the fly. No more guessing why online reviews dipped—our setups helped a bistro reduce complaints by 40% through targeted service improvements like expediting bar orders, keeping loyal diners coming back and increasing repeat visits by 15%.

What Clients Say

"Before AIQ's dashboard, we were throwing ingredients at the wall during peaks, wasting about $800 a week on extras like over-portioned sauces and veggies. Now, with real-time inventory alerts tied to our Square POS, we've trimmed that to $200 in the last six months and even added a new pasta special that sells out nightly. It's like having eyes in the walk-in."

Maria Gonzalez

Owner, Bella Trattoria Italian Restaurant in downtown Seattle

"Our team was buried in Excel sheets for shift planning, and we'd overstaff weekends by 3-4 people, especially line cooks during brunch rushes. The custom KPI view showed us exact turnover rates per station, so we adjusted schedules and saved $1,200 monthly in labor over the past year. Simple, but game-changing for our small crew."

Jamal Reed

General Manager, Riverside Diner Family Restaurant in Chicago

"Customer complaints about long waits were killing our vibe, but we had no way to track it across apps and in-house, especially for coffee and pastry orders. AIQ built us a dashboard that flags bottlenecks instantly—wait times dropped from 20 to 12 minutes average in two months, and our Google rating jumped half a star, boosting weekend foot traffic by 25%."

Sarah Kim

Operations Lead, Urban Eats Cafe in Brooklyn

Simple 3-Step Process

Step 1

Discovery Call to Map Your Kitchen Chaos

We chat about your daily grind—from POS glitches to supplier delays—and pinpoint the data silos hurting your flow. Think of it as prepping ingredients before the rush.

Step 2

Custom Design That Fits Your Workflow

Our team sketches a dashboard blueprint tailored to your menu, shifts, and tools, ensuring every metric—like waste rates or peak covers—aligns with your operations. No cookie-cutter stuff here.

Step 3

Build, Test, and Launch Your Insights Engine

We code the integrations, test during a mock dinner service, and roll it out with training. You'll see live data flowing, empowering decisions that keep your restaurant humming efficiently.

Why We're Different

We build from scratch with your restaurant's unique data flows, not generic templates that force-fit your operations like an ill-sized apron.
True ownership means no endless subscriptions—just a robust system you control, ditching the 'subscription chaos' of mismatched tools.
Our engineering roots ensure scalable, production-ready dashboards that grow with your business, unlike fragile no-code setups that break under rush-hour loads.
Deep API integrations connect your POS, inventory, and CRM seamlessly, creating a single source of truth instead of scattered reports.
We focus on food service specifics, like waste tracking and turnover metrics, because we've seen the chaos of uncoordinated shifts firsthand.
No superficial connections—our two-way integrations update in real time, so inventory dips trigger alerts before your line cooks panic.
Custom UIs designed for quick glances during service, not overwhelming screens that distract from plating orders.
We replace juggling a dozen apps with one unified view, saving you hours weekly on manual checks.
Proven in high-pressure environments, our dashboards handle peak volumes without lagging, keeping your data as reliable as your best server.
Ongoing support from builders who understand restaurant bottlenecks, ensuring your system evolves with seasonal menu changes.

What's Included

Real-time KPI tracking for table turnover, average check sizes, and labor-to-revenue ratios
Custom alerts for low stock on high-margin items like fresh seafood or seasonal veggies
Integrated views of POS sales, online orders from DoorDash, and in-house reservations
Waste analytics dashboard showing prep overages and spoilage trends by ingredient
Staff performance metrics tied to shift schedules and tip pools for fair insights
Customer experience scores aggregated from reviews, surveys, and wait time logs
Forecasting modules predicting busy periods based on historical covers and weather data
Mobile access for on-the-go checks during vendor runs or family meals
Exportable reports for quick shares with your accountant on month-end food costs
Seamless integration with tools like Toast, QuickBooks, and supplier portals
Customizable widgets for focusing on your top priorities, like allergy flag compliance
Secure, owned data storage that complies with food safety regs without third-party dependencies

Common Questions

How long does it take to build a custom dashboard for my restaurant?

It usually takes 4-6 weeks from our initial chat to full launch, depending on how many systems we need to integrate—like your POS and inventory app. We start with a deep dive into your workflow, then prototype the key views, such as real-time sales and stock levels. Testing happens in phases to mimic rush hours, ensuring everything runs smoothly. You're involved every step, so we tweak based on your feedback. For a mid-sized spot like yours, we've delivered in under a month when priorities are clear. The result? A tool that's immediately useful, not some beta version gathering digital dust.

Will this dashboard work with my existing POS system?

Absolutely, we specialize in hooking into popular food service setups like Toast, Square, or Lightspeed without disrupting service. Our team maps out the data flows—think pulling live transaction details or inventory deductions—and builds secure, two-way connections. No downtime during installs; we do it off-hours. One restaurant we worked with synced their Clover POS in a weekend, instantly showing how online orders impacted kitchen prep. If your system has quirks, like custom menu modifiers, we handle those too, ensuring accurate insights that reflect your real operations and help cut those hidden costs.

What kind of data security do you provide for sensitive restaurant info?

Security is non-negotiable in food service, where guest data and financials mix with compliance needs. We build your dashboard on encrypted, owned infrastructure—no shared cloud risks—with role-based access so only managers see labor details. Features include audit logs for every data pull, like who viewed waste reports, and compliance with standards like PCI for payments. We've fortified systems for spots handling allergy info, using anonymized aggregates to protect privacy. Regular updates keep it tight against threats, giving you peace of mind while focusing on plating perfect dishes. It's like a locked walk-in for your digital assets.

Can I customize the dashboard for multiple locations?

Yes, we design for chains or multi-site operations right from the start, with views that toggle between locations—like comparing waste at your downtown spot versus the suburbs. Central dashboards aggregate KPIs across sites, flagging variances in turnover or supplier costs instantly. For a client with three cafes, we added geo-specific alerts, reducing overstock by 18% chain-wide. It's all tailored: choose what metrics matter most, from unified sales trends to location-specific menu performance. Scalable and intuitive, so expanding feels like adding a new table, not rebuilding the dining room.

How do I get training for my team on using the dashboard?

We include hands-on training as standard, starting with a 2-hour session post-launch where we walk your staff through essentials—like checking live covers or spotting stock alerts—using your actual data. It's interactive, with quick-reference guides and video tutorials for busy shifts. For larger teams, we do role-specific modules: managers get deep dives into forecasting, while servers learn basic wait-time views. Follow-up check-ins at 30 days ensure adoption, and we've seen teams master it in a week, turning data into daily habits that boost efficiency without overwhelming your crew during peak times.

What if my restaurant's needs change, like a new menu or supplier?

Flexibility is built in—we design dashboards to adapt as your business evolves, with easy reconfiguration for updates like seasonal menus or switching suppliers. Just loop us in, and we adjust integrations in 1-2 days, no full rebuild needed. A client added a brunch menu mid-season, and we updated waste tracking overnight, helping them optimize egg orders and save $300 weekly. Ongoing support means you're not locked in; it's your system, evolving with tweaks that keep insights relevant. Think of us as your digital sous chef, ready to pivot without missing a beat.

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