Stop Guessing Your Peak Hour Rush See Every Shift in Real Time
Imagine ditching the chaos of spreadsheet silos and late-night reports. Our custom dashboards give you instant visibility into table turns, inventory dips, and customer wait times—helping you cut waste by 30% and boost satisfaction scores overnight.
Join 150+ food service spots with clearer ops and happier teams
The "Data Blindspot" Problem
Juggling POS scraps, handwritten ticket stubs, and manual prep logs from the line cooks
Blind to perishable stock like leafy greens or seafood spoiling in the walk-in cooler
Labor costs spiking without visibility into server shifts or kitchen crew overtime during rushes
Customer complaints piling up from unseen wait times at the host stand or bar
Menu performance hidden in scattered sales receipts from high-volume lunch specials
Waste from over-prepped ingredients like mise en place veggies going unnoticed in the station
Our Custom-Built Dashboards Cut Through the Kitchen Noise
With over a decade fine-tuning ops for busy eateries, we've helped spots from corner cafes to bustling bistros own their data like never before.
Why Choose Us
Here's the thing: you're probably thinking another dashboard means more screens to stare at. Not with us. At AIQ Labs, we build dashboards tailored to your exact workflow—pulling live data from your POS, inventory trackers, and scheduling apps into one unified view. No cookie-cutter templates. We craft it for your restaurant's rhythm, whether it's tracking grill times during lunch rushes or forecasting veggie needs for weekend crowds. Let's be honest, flying blind on shift data is like cooking without tasting—risky and wasteful. Our approach delivers real-time insights that let you pivot fast, like spotting a slow mover on the menu before it tanks your margins.
What Makes Us Different:
Gain the Edge Your Kitchen Deserves
Crystal-Clear Inventory Oversight
Picture your walk-in cooler as a well-lit stage, not a dark mystery. Our dashboards shine a light on stock levels in real time, predicting spoilage for items like fresh herbs or dairy with alerts 48 hours in advance. Restaurants using this cut food waste by 25% within the first six months—that's real dollars saved on over-ordering salmon for Friday nights. No more guessing; just smart stocking that keeps your costs down and plates consistent.
Smarter Labor and Shift Decisions
Ever feel like your team's stretched thin during the dinner rush? We track hours, breaks, and productivity per role—like servers handling tables or line cooks on stations—alerting you to overtime before it hits your payroll. One cafe owner shaved 15% off payroll in three months by reallocating staff based on peak-hour data from 5-8 PM. It's like having an extra manager who never sleeps, ensuring efficient shifts without burning out your crew.
Boosted Customer Experience Insights
Wait times and feedback aren't just numbers—they're your repeat business lifeline. Our custom views aggregate POS data with review scores from platforms like Yelp, highlighting bottlenecks like slow kitchen throughput during brunch service. Spots we've worked with saw satisfaction jump 20% after tweaking service flows in under two months. Turn data into delighted diners who tip big and book again.
What Clients Say
"Before AIQ, we were scribbling order notes on napkins and hoping for the best during our busy brunch shifts. Their dashboard pulled everything together—now I see exactly when our burger sales dip mid-week around 2 PM and adjust staffing on the floor. Saved us about $800 a month on unnecessary shifts, and the team loves not chasing paper trails anymore."
Maria Gonzalez
General Manager, Bella's Bistro (a family-owned Italian spot in Chicago)
"Dealing with fresh produce waste was killing our margins—tomatoes and arugula rotting before we could use them in salads. The custom setup they built flags low stock and suggests reorder points based on our actual sales patterns from farm-to-table menus. In the first quarter after implementation, we reduced spoilage by 40%, which is huge for a small spot like ours with tight 20% margins."
Jamal Reed
Owner, Fresh Fork Cafe (farm-to-table eatery in Seattle)
"Our peak lunch hour was chaos without real visibility into table turns and expo times. AIQ's dashboard changed that; it integrates our OpenTable reservations and shows wait times live on the floor. Customers complain less about delays, and we've increased daily covers by 15% without adding staff—going from 120 to 138 seats turned per day."
Sarah Kim
Operations Lead, Urban Grill House (upscale grill in New York City)
Simple 3-Step Process
Discovery Dive
We chat about your daily grind—from POS hiccups to inventory headaches. No fluff; just mapping your workflow to pinpoint where data silos are slowing you down.
Custom Blueprint
Based on your setup, we design a dashboard prototype tailored to restaurant realities, like real-time views of grill output or bar pour accuracy. You review and tweak it to fit like a glove.
Build and Launch
Our engineers code it from scratch, integrating your tools for seamless flow. We test during a real shift, train your team, and go live—turning data chaos into your competitive edge.
Why We're Different
What's Included
Common Questions
How do your custom dashboards integrate with my existing POS system?
We start by auditing your current setup—say, if you're on Toast or Square—and build secure, two-way API connections that pull live data without disrupting service. For a typical restaurant, this means syncing sales, inventory, and orders in under 5 seconds. No clunky imports; it's seamless, like the data flows straight from the kitchen printer to your screen. We've done this for spots with legacy systems too, ensuring compatibility while adding AI smarts for predictions. The result? You get unified visibility without swapping out what works, saving hours on manual reconciliations each shift.
What makes these dashboards different from off-the-shelf restaurant software?
Off-the-shelf tools often force you into their boxes, ignoring your unique flow—like a cafe that runs pop-up events differently from standard dinners. We craft yours from the ground up, focusing on your specifics: tracking gelato stock for an ice cream shop or wine pours for a bistro. It's not a template; it's built for your workflow, using advanced code for scalability. Let's be honest, generic software leads to data silos where your POS doesn't talk to inventory. Ours unifies everything, delivering insights like real-time waste alerts that cut costs by 20-30%, tailored to food service realities.
Can I access the dashboard on my phone during a busy shift?
Absolutely—our dashboards are fully responsive, designed for the chaos of a dinner rush. Imagine checking labor hours or spotting a low-stock alert on your phone while plating orders. We optimize for mobile with quick-tap interfaces, no scrolling marathons. For example, one client pulls up table turn data mid-service to adjust staffing. It's secure too, with role-based logins so your host sees reservations while you monitor overall ops. This mobility means you're never tied to a back-office computer, keeping you agile in the fast-paced food world.
How long does it take to build and launch a custom dashboard?
From our first chat to go-live, it's usually 4-6 weeks, depending on your system's complexity. We kick off with a deep dive into your ops—like how you handle brunch vs. dinner rushes—then prototype in week two for your feedback. Building and testing follows, with live trials during a real shift to catch any quirks. Shorter timelines are possible for simpler needs, like just inventory tracking. Unlike no-code tools that promise overnight setups but deliver fragility, we prioritize robust code that lasts, ensuring your dashboard handles peak loads without a hitch.
Will this help reduce food waste in my restaurant?
Yes, directly—our dashboards shine here by providing visibility into perishable trends you might miss otherwise. We integrate supplier data and POS sales to forecast needs, alerting you when, say, lettuce is nearing expiry based on historical use. One taco joint we built for reduced avocado waste by 35% after seeing over-prep patterns during slow days. It's not just tracking; AI analyzes patterns like seasonal dips to suggest precise orders. You're probably thinking it's too good to be true, but it empowers smarter decisions, turning potential losses into savings while keeping your menu fresh and consistent.
Do you offer ongoing support after the dashboard is built?
We do—our partnership doesn't end at launch. We provide training sessions for your team, covering everything from reading KPI alerts to customizing views on the fly. Post-launch, you get dedicated support for tweaks, like adding a new menu section's tracking. Most clients opt for our maintenance package, which includes quarterly reviews to refine based on your evolving needs—say, adapting for outdoor seating in summer. It's like having an in-house tech whiz, but without the salary. This ensures your dashboard stays a sharp tool, evolving with your restaurant's growth and seasonal shifts.
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