Stop Guessing on Kitchen Performance Track KPIs in Real-Time
Imagine spotting a dip in table turnover before it tanks your lunch rush. Our custom dashboards pull data from POS, inventory, and scheduling systems, giving you 24/7 visibility into metrics like average ticket size and food cost percentages—no more spreadsheets or gut feelings.
Join 150+ restaurants boosting efficiency with clear data insights
The "Data Silo" Problem
Scrambling with scattered shift reports from POS and scheduling apps while servers clock in late, leading to payroll discrepancies
Blind to rising food costs until the monthly bill hits
Guessing table turnover rates during peak dinner service, causing bottlenecks in the dining room
Overstaffing quiet midweek shifts based on yesterday's sales vibes, inflating labor costs during off-peak hours
Missing customer feedback patterns until reviews pile up
Reacting to inventory shortages like missing key ingredients after the lunch rush has started, scrambling to adjust the menu
Unlock Real-Time KPI Tracking Tailored for Your Restaurant
We've built dashboards for over 50 food service spots, turning chaotic data into smooth operations.
Why Choose Us
Here's the thing: running a restaurant feels like juggling flaming pans sometimes. Our custom KPI tracking platform at AIQ Labs integrates your POS, inventory trackers, and scheduling apps into one unified view. No more flying blind through peak hours or data silos trapping insights in separate apps. We craft real-time dashboards that highlight actionable metrics—like food cost ratios or server efficiency—so you make decisions fast. Let's be honest, you're probably thinking this sounds too good, but we've seen it shave hours off end-of-shift reconciliations. Built to scale as your spots multiply, it's enterprise-ready without the enterprise price tag.
What Makes Us Different:
See the Impact on Your Bottom Line
Crystal-Clear Visibility into Operations
Crystal-Clear Visibility into Operations: Get a bird's-eye view of your restaurant's pulse. Track KPIs like average check size, table turnover, or kitchen ticket times in real-time, spotting issues before they simmer over—like catching a slow grill station backing up orders during the dinner rush. This data-driven approach cuts surprises and lets you focus on what matters: happy diners and steady profits, with clients seeing a 25% reduction in service delays within the first quarter.
Smarter Decisions for Peak Efficiency
Smarter Decisions for Peak Efficiency: No more gut-feel staffing for lunch or dinner rushes. Our dashboards forecast busy periods using historical sales data from your POS, helping you schedule servers and cooks just right and trim labor costs by up to 15% without sacrificing speed. Imagine turning data into dollars, reducing overtime while keeping table waits under 10 minutes—it's like having a sous chef for your schedules, proven in busy bistros to boost staff morale too.
Actionable Insights That Drive Growth
Actionable Insights That Drive Growth: Transform raw numbers into moves that boost customer experience. Monitor satisfaction scores from online reviews alongside order trends to tweak menus on the fly, like promoting high-margin specials during slow periods, increasing repeat visits by 20% in our client cases within six months. You're not just tracking; you're steering your restaurant toward scalable success, handling growth from one location to a chain without missing a beat on food cost controls.
What Clients Say
"Before AIQ's dashboard, we were buried in end-of-day reports from our Toast POS and couldn't see why food costs crept up 12% last quarter due to portion inconsistencies. Now, real-time alerts flag variances right away—we caught a supplier overcharge on prime rib and saved $3,000 in one month by switching vendors. It's like finally having eyes in the kitchen without hovering over the line cooks."
Maria Gonzalez
General Manager, Bella Italia Bistro (Italian casual dining spot in Chicago)
"Our team was overstaffed every slow Tuesday lunch, eating into margins with extra servers on payroll. The KPI platform showed us patterns we missed, like tying reservations to rainy weather data from our OpenTable integration. Labor costs dropped 18% in the first two months, and service actually improved with shorter wait times. No more guessing—it's straightforward and game-changing for our multi-location setup."
Jamal Reed
Operations Director, Urban Grill Chain (three-location barbecue chain in Atlanta)
"We juggled three apps for inventory, sales from Square, and waste tracking, but nothing connected during our high-volume Thai nights. AIQ built us a dashboard that pulls it all together; now we track daily waste on items like fresh herbs and adjusted our specials based on real trends, cutting spoilage by 22%. Turnover improved by 10 tables per night, and the staff loves the simplicity—no training headaches for the front-of-house team."
Sarah Kim
Owner, Spice Route Eatery (Asian fusion restaurant in Seattle)
Simple 3-Step Process
Discovery Chat
We hop on a call to unpack your restaurant's pain points—like tracking rush-hour bottlenecks—and map out the KPIs that matter most to you.
Custom Build
Our team designs and integrates the dashboard with your existing systems, testing it against real scenarios like a busy weekend shift to ensure it fits seamlessly.
Launch and Train
We roll it out with hands-on training for your crew, then monitor the first week to tweak anything—like adding a quick view for server tips— so you're up and running smooth.
Why We're Different
What's Included
Common Questions
How does the KPI platform integrate with my existing POS system?
We start by connecting directly to your POS, whether it's Toast, Square, or Lightspeed, using secure APIs for two-way data sync. This pulls in sales, orders, and payment details in real-time, eliminating manual uploads. For example, if you're tracking average ticket sizes, it automatically factors in modifiers like upsells. Our team handles the setup in about a week, testing with your actual transaction data to ensure accuracy. No downtime—your operations keep humming while we build the bridge. This integration also extends to inventory apps, creating a full picture without silos.
Can this dashboard handle multiple restaurant locations?
Absolutely, it's designed for scale. We architect it with enterprise-level frameworks that manage data from one cozy bistro to a chain of 10 outlets. Each location's KPIs—like site-specific labor costs or regional menu performance—feed into a central view, but you can drill down per spot. We've helped a growing taco chain consolidate insights across five sites, spotting chain-wide trends like seasonal waste spikes. As you expand, the system adapts without rebuilding, keeping costs predictable and performance snappy even during system-wide rushes.
What specific KPIs can we track for our restaurant?
We tailor it to your needs, but common ones include food cost percentage (aiming for under 30%), table turnover rate (targeting 2-3 per meal period), labor efficiency (hours per cover), and customer satisfaction scores from integrated feedback tools. For a quick-service spot, we might add drive-thru wait times; for fine dining, reservation no-show rates. It's all visualized in intuitive dashboards—think color-coded gauges for at-a-glance checks. We base selections on your goals, like boosting margins, and include benchmarks from similar food service ops to guide improvements.
How secure is the data in these custom dashboards?
Security is non-negotiable, especially with sensitive sales and customer info. We use enterprise-grade encryption for data in transit and at rest, compliant with standards like PCI DSS for payments. Access is role-controlled—servers see shift metrics, managers get full ops views—with audit logs tracking every interaction. We've built in multi-factor authentication and regular vulnerability scans. For a client handling high-volume catering data, this setup prevented any breaches over two years. Your data stays in fortified servers, and we offer backups to ensure nothing disrupts your daily grind.
What's the timeline and cost for building this KPI platform?
Timelines vary by complexity, but a standard setup for a single-location restaurant takes 4-6 weeks: one for discovery, two for building and integrating, and one for testing and training. Costs start around $15,000 for core features, scaling with add-ons like multi-site support—far less than juggling subscriptions long-term. We provide a fixed quote after our free consult, based on your current tools. One diner owner saw ROI in three months through waste reductions. It's an investment in ownership, not rentals, with flexible payments to fit your cash flow.
Do I need technical staff to maintain the dashboard?
Nope, that's the beauty—we make it user-friendly so your team can dive in without IT degrees. Dashboards feature drag-and-drop customizations for views, and we include video tutorials plus a quick-start guide tailored to restaurant shifts. For deeper tweaks, our support team handles it remotely, like updating a KPI after menu changes. A busy cafe manager told us it took her host just 30 minutes to learn. You own the system, but we ensure it's low-maintenance, freeing you to focus on plating perfect dishes rather than tech troubleshooting.
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