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5-Out: Restaurant Forecasting Software
- Operations
- Analytics and Reporting
- Quick service restaurants
- Fast casual concepts
- Full-service restaurants
- Restaurant franchise groups
- High-volume specialty shops
Pricing
Pricing is tailored based on the number of locations, the specific modules used, and operational complexity. Annual billing options are available.
At a glance
- Best for
- Quick service restaurants, Fast casual concepts, Full-service restaurants, Restaurant franchise groups, High-volume specialty shops
- Key use cases
- Order Planning, BOH Prep Coordination, Labor Schedule Alignment, Multi-Unit Standardization
- Integrations
- POS integration, Scheduling system integration, Inventory system integration
- Official website
- Visit 5-Out official website
How AI is used
5-Out is an operations platform designed for the restaurant industry. It uses machine learning to analyze historical sales, guest patterns, and external signals like weather to predict future demand at hourly and daily levels.
The tool supports a wide range of environments, including quick service, fast casual, and full-service restaurants, as well as franchise groups and specialty shops like bakeries or coffee houses. It focuses on turning forecasts into operational tasks, such as automated prep lists and purchasing recommendations.
Beyond sales predictions, the platform supports labor planning and food cost visibility, allowing managers to set targets for labor and food cost percentages. It is designed to connect with POS and inventory systems to automate data flow.
Buyers should confirm how their specific POS and scheduling tools integrate with the platform and review the available modules to ensure the tool covers their specific operational needs, such as labor or COGS management.
Key Features
AI Sales Forecasting
Predicts guest counts and item-level demand using historical data, seasonality, and external factors.
Automated Prep Lists
Generates daily prep lists that are tied to predicted sales volumes.
Smart Pars
Adjusts predictive inventory levels based on forecasted demand rather than static rules.
Automated Purchasing Recommendations
Suggests ingredient and product order quantities based on recipes and forecasted volume.
Labor Forecasting and Optimization
Helps determine staffing levels based on predicted demand to support labor cost targets.
Recipe and Inventory Management
Centralizes recipes and ingredients to track usage, variance, and food cost performance.
Use Cases
Order Planning
Using sales forecasts to inform the quantity of ingredients and supplies to order from vendors.
BOH Prep Coordination
Generating daily prep lists for kitchen teams based on predicted item-level demand to help reduce waste.
Labor Schedule Alignment
Planning staff schedules around predicted peaks and slow periods to help maintain labor cost percentages.
Multi-Unit Standardization
Using centralized forecasting and benchmarking to support consistency across multiple restaurant locations.
Integrations
- POS integration
- Scheduling system integration
- Inventory system integration
FAQ
What does 5-Out do for restaurants?
- 5-Out uses AI to predict future sales and supports operational tasks such as prep lists, purchasing needs, and labor schedules.
Who is this software best for?
- It is designed for a variety of restaurant types, including quick service, fast casual, full-service, and multi-unit franchise groups.
How is 5-Out priced?
- Pricing is customized based on the number of locations, the modules selected, and the complexity of the operation.
Does 5-Out integrate with existing tools?
- Yes, it is designed to integrate with a restaurant's POS, scheduling, and inventory systems to power its forecasting engine.
Source category: Operations
Source subcategory: Analytics & Reporting
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