Free tools

Calculators and templates built for the operator on the floor

Every tool here works in the browser, returns an answer in under 60 seconds, and never asks for an email. Built by the same desk that publishes our operator playbooks.

P1 — Cash close

Cash variance calculator

Plug in shift numbers, get the variance + tolerance band. The calculator behind every well-run shift close.

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P6 — Unit economics

Prime cost calculator

The single most important number in restaurant unit economics. Reference bands for excellent / healthy / tight / red.

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P6 — Unit economics

Breakeven analysis calculator

Find the cover count and revenue you must hit before the first rupee of profit. Optional: enter today's covers to see surplus/deficit.

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P6 — Unit economics

Food cost percentage tracker

Period or recipe mode. Format-aware target bands for QSR, casual dining, fine dining, cloud kitchen, bar-led.

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P3 — Payroll

Labour cost percentage calculator

Auto-fills EPF (13%), ESI (3.25%), bonus accrual (8.33%). Format-aware target bands. The labour slice that pairs with prime cost.

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P3 — Payroll

Salary slip generator

Generate compliance-ready salary slips. Auto-fills EPF, ESI, professional tax. Print or save as PDF — A4, no signup.

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P3 — Payroll

Attendance register / muster roll

Printable monthly muster roll, A4 landscape. Add staff, pick month, print. Auto-sized for 28-31 day columns. Compliance-ready format.

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P1 — Cash close

Daily sales report (DSR) builder

End-of-day sales report. Sales channels, aggregator net, tender breakup, covers, variance — printable A4 + CSV export.

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P2 — Petty cash

Petty cash voucher pad (printable)

Print 4 vouchers per A4 sheet. Blank pad or pre-filled. Auto-numbered, amount-in-words, scissor cut lines. Compliance-ready.

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P5 — Compliance

Compliance calendar 2026

All FSSAI / GST / EPF / ESI / TDS / labour / liquor due dates for 2026, filtered to your restaurant type. Export .ics or add per-event to Google Calendar.

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P7 — First-time owner

Pre-opening checklist generator

T-90 to launch + Day 0 + Day +7. Format-aware (QSR/cloud/bar/fine dining), persistent local state, .ics export. Built around statutory + operational sequencing.

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P3 — Payroll

Restaurant overtime calculator

State-aware overtime calculator. Factories Act / S&E variants, statutory double-rate, daily/weekly/monthly periods, cap warnings with citation.

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P7 — First-time owner

Restaurant equipment list builder

100+ items across cooking, refrigeration, smallwares, service. Format-aware (QSR/cloud/bar/fine dining), tier toggle (basic/mid/premium), live ₹ total, BOM export.

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P6 — Unit economics

Menu engineering matrix

Classify every menu item as Star / Plowhorse / Puzzle / Dog. Live 2×2 matrix, action recommendations per quadrant, A4 report + CSV export.

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P3 — Payroll

Tip pool / tronc distribution calculator

Three methods: equal split, hours-weighted, points-based. Optional kitchen share, house deduction. CCPA-compliant disclaimer, A4 distribution sheet, CSV export.

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P6 — Unit economics

Recipe cost card builder

Per-dish costing with yield % accuracy. Compute food cost %, suggested price for target FC%, contribution margin. A4 chef-house card, CSV export, saved-cards library.

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P3 — Payroll

Shift roster planner (weekly grid)

Weekly 7×staff grid. Shift presets (M/E/Split/Day), live labour ₹, OT auto-flag (>48h), missing-weekly-off warnings. A4 landscape print + CSV.

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P4 — Multi-outlet

Inter-store transfer note (GST)

GST-compliant stock transfer note. Same-GSTIN or inter-GSTIN, intrastate vs interstate auto, HSN suggestions, A4 print + CSV export.

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P5 — Compliance

Daily food safety / HACCP checklist

50+ items across 8 shift phases. CCP flags, temperature/time log fields, auto-redline if out of spec. FSSAI Schedule 4 aligned. A4 print + CSV audit log.

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P7 — First-time owner

Restaurant location scouting & scoring

Score 2-5 sites side-by-side across 30 factors in 8 categories. Format-weighted (QSR/cloud/bar/fine), rent-adjusted ranking, dealbreaker flags. A4 landscape report + CSV.

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P6 — Food cost

Inventory count sheet

70+ preset items across 10 categories. Track opening, purchases, and closing stock — usage and stock value auto-calculate by category. CSV export + A4 print. No signup.

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P1 — Cash close

Monthly P&L statement builder

Build a full restaurant P&L: revenue by channel, COGS, labour, occupancy, marketing, admin, taxes. Gross profit, EBITDA, net margin auto-calculated with Indian benchmarks. Compare 3 months side-by-side.

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P4 — Operations

Catering quotation calculator

Build a professional catering quote: menu by section, per-head cost, staffing, equipment, GST (5% outdoor / 18% with ITC). Grand total and per-head price live. A4 print for client + CSV export.

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P6 — Food cost

Daily wastage tracker

Log kitchen waste by category and reason. Waste value, waste % of purchases (target ≤3%), category and reason breakdown, 7-day trend. Export CSV or print A4. No signup.

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P4 — Operations

Purchase order template (GST-ready)

60+ preset ingredients across 8 categories. Vendor + restaurant fields, GST rate per line, sub-total + GST breakup + grand total. Save drafts, print A4 PO for vendor, CSV export.

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P1 — Cash close

Table turnover & covers tracker

Track daily covers by meal period. Auto-calculates table turns/day, revenue per cover, revenue per table. Format-aware benchmarks (QSR/casual/fine dining/cloud). 7-day rolling trend, A4 print + CSV.

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P2 — Petty cash

Vendor payment tracker & ledger

Track invoices, payments, advances and credit notes per supplier. Running balance, aging breakdown (0–7 / 8–30 / 31–60 / 60+ days), total payables summary. Print ledger + CSV export.

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P6 — Unit economics

Food delivery commission calculator

True margin after Swiggy/Zomato/aggregator commission, GST on commission (18%), payment gateway fee, packaging. Compare platforms side-by-side. Reverse: price needed for target margin.

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P3 — Payroll

Staff gratuity calculator

Gratuity Act 1972 formula: (15 × Basic+DA × years) ÷ 26. 5-year eligibility check, 6-month rounding rule, ₹20L tax-exempt ceiling. Multi-employee + provision planning mode. A4 print + CSV.

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P7 — First-time owner

Restaurant startup cost calculator

25 cost lines across 7 categories (fit-out, equipment, licenses, working capital). Adjusts for format (QSR/casual/fine dining/cloud) and city tier. Edit to actual quotes. Payback period calculator.

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P5 — Compliance

Bar stock register (daily liquor log)

Daily bar stock register for licensed restaurants. Opening, purchases, complimentary, actual closing, variance (negative = short, flagged red). Auto-fill from previous day. Print with signature blocks + CSV for excise audit.

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P5 — Compliance

Restaurant GST invoice generator

Build compliant GST tax invoices for restaurant services. CGST+SGST (intrastate) or IGST (interstate), HSN codes, amount in words, signature block. Save 30 invoices, print A4 + CSV for GSTR-1. No signup.

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P2 — Petty cash

Daily cash book (petty cash register)

Running daily cash ledger — receipts and payments with category, voucher ref and auto running balance. Monthly view, category summary (food purchase, wages, rent, utilities). Print A4 ledger + CSV export. No signup.

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P3 — Payroll

Full & final settlement calculator

FnF settlement for departing restaurant staff: pending salary, earned leave encashment, gratuity (if 5+ years), notice pay or recovery. Net payable auto-calculated. Print A4 settlement statement with signature blocks + CSV.

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P3 — Payroll

EPF & ESI contribution calculator

Monthly EPF and ESIC challan calculator for restaurant staff. Employee PF (12%), employer PF+EPS (3.67%+8.33%, EPS wage capped at ₹15k), admin 0.50%, EDLI 0.50%. ESIC 4% total (gross ≤ ₹21k). Challan totals, CSV export.

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P3 — Payroll

Statutory bonus calculator

Annual bonus under Payment of Bonus Act 1965. Eligibility check (gross ≤ ₹21,000, 30+ days worked), wage ceiling (₹7,000 or state min wage), 8.33%–20% rate slider. Per-employee + total liability. Print A4 + CSV.

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P3 — Payroll

Minimum wage calculator India

State-wise minimum wage compliance checker for 24 Indian states. 2024–25 Hotel & Restaurant rates. Check Basic+DA shortfall by skill category (Unskilled to Highly Skilled). Total monthly shortfall. Print + CSV.

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P3 — Payroll

Take-home salary calculator India

CTC → monthly gross → deductions (EPF 12%, ESI 0.75%, Professional Tax state-wise, income TDS new/old regime FY 2025–26) → net take-home. Employer cost breakdown. Print salary sheet + CSV.

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P6 — Unit economics

Depreciation calculator India

SLM and WDV depreciation schedules for restaurant fixed assets. Income Tax Act Schedule II rates (15% kitchen equipment, 40% computers, 30% vehicles) and Companies Act 2013 useful lives. Year-wise schedule. Print + CSV.

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P7 — First-time owner

Loan EMI calculator India

Business loan EMI with full amortization schedule. Enter loan amount, rate, tenure. SBI/HDFC/MUDRA rate presets. Year-wise interest summary. Multiple loans. Month-by-month table. Print + CSV.

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P5 — Compliance

TDS calculator India

TDS on restaurant contractor payments (194C: 1%/2%), rent (194I: 10%/2%), professional fees (194J: 10%/2%), commission (194H: 5%). Threshold checks. Annual + quarterly schedule. Print + CSV.

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P3 — Payroll

Payroll register

Monthly payroll register for all staff — LOP, EPF (12%+13.36%), ESI (0.75%+3.25%), PT, advances, net pay, employer CTC. Print A4 register with signature columns. CSV export.

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P7 — First-time owner

Rent escalation calculator

Year-by-year rent schedule for any escalation rate and frequency. Total outflow over lease term, security deposit, rent-free fit-out value. Compare multiple outlets. Print + CSV.

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P4 — Multi-outlet

Franchise fee calculator

Royalty, marketing fund, tech fee — monthly franchise cost, % of revenue consumed, year-by-year fee schedule over the full term. Presets: Subway, Domino's, McDonald's India, Wow! Momo. CSV export.

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P7 — First-time owner

Working capital calculator

Inventory float + aggregator payout lag − supplier credit + fixed cost buffer = total working capital required. Operating cycle breakdown. Funding source guidance. Print.

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P6 — Unit economics

Menu pricing calculator

Set dish prices from recipe cost + target food cost %. Actual FC %, contribution margin per cover, monthly contribution at your sales volume. Category benchmarks. GST-inclusive price.

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P1 — Cash close

Daily sales target calculator

Monthly goal → daily revenue target → covers needed at your average check. Seat utilisation, lunch/dinner split, weekday demand multipliers. Track actuals vs target. Print shift briefing sheet.

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P2 — Petty cash

Petty cash register

Monthly petty cash book with running balance. Add receipts and payments with voucher number and category. Category expense summary. Month-end reconciliation. Print A4 register. CSV export.

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P3 — Payroll

Employee leave tracker

Track EL, CL, and SL balances for all restaurant staff. Monthly leave grid with running balance. EL encashment value calculator. Print leave register or export CSV.

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P3 — Payroll

Employee warning letter

Generate verbal, first written, final warning, show cause, or suspension notices for restaurant staff. Fill in employee and incident details — print-ready letter in seconds.

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P3 — Payroll

Staff advance register

Track salary advances and loans for all restaurant staff. Auto repayment schedule from principal ÷ monthly deduction. Check off each month's deduction as paid. Outstanding balance summary. Print or export CSV.

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P1 — Cash close

Cash denomination tally

Count notes and coins by denomination at shift end. Total cash in hand auto-computes. Enter opening balance and sales to see expected cash and variance. Print shift-end tally report.

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P1 — Cash close

Bank reconciliation statement

Reconcile restaurant bank statement with cash book at month-end. Enter timing differences — adjusted balance and reconciliation status compute instantly. Print A4 BRS statement.

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P1 — Cash close

Daily collection report

Summarise daily cash, card, UPI, and aggregator (Swiggy/Zomato) collections. Net revenue after commission auto-computed. Closing cash and deposit summary. Print or export CSV.

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P6 — Unit economics

Food cost variance tracker

Compare actual food cost (consumption method) against theoretical (recipe-based) by category. Variance, actual FC%, and theoretical FC% auto-computed. Identify waste and over-portioning. Monthly report.

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P4 — Multi-outlet

Material requisition form

Raise material indents for restaurant kitchens. Required qty, stock in hand, order qty auto-computed. Urgency level, department, and purpose fields. Print with 4 signature columns.

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P4 — Multi-outlet

Goods Receipt Note (GRN)

Record supplier deliveries against a PO. Qty ordered, delivered, rejected, and accepted — value auto-computed. Rejection reasons, temp check for cold chain, shortage note. Print with 3 signature columns. No signup.

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P6 — Unit economics

Beverage cost / pour cost calculator

Track pour cost % by category (spirits, beer, wine, non-alcoholic) using consumption method. Variance vs standard pour cost flags over-pouring, spillage, or theft. Industry benchmarks for Indian bars. Print or export CSV.

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P1 — Cash close

Aggregator payout reconciliation

Reconcile Swiggy, Zomato, ONDC payouts against expected settlement. Commission, GST on commission (18%), PG fee, TDS auto-deducted. Expected vs actual payout variance flagged instantly. Print or export CSV.

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P6 — Unit economics

Occupancy cost calculator

Track rent, CAM, electricity, water, DG set, property tax as % of revenue. Format-aware benchmarks (QSR/casual/fine dining/cloud kitchen) flag overspend. Rent/sq ft and revenue/sq ft computed. Print or export CSV.

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Kitchen operations

Kitchen production sheet (daily prep)

Plan daily kitchen prep with par levels and stock in hand — qty to prepare auto-computes. Assign tasks to station and cook with start time. Track status per item with live completion %. Print A4 sign-off sheet.

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P1 — Cash close

Complimentary & void register

Log comps, voids, staff meals, management meals, and discounts with reason codes and authorising manager. Grand total by type. Reconcile with POS void report and daily sales report at shift end. Print with sign-off columns.

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P1 — Cash close

Shift handover report

Log covers, revenue, cash/card/aggregator collections, staffing, kitchen status, incidents, and follow-up tasks. Collection variance auto-computed. Urgent tasks highlighted. Print with dual manager sign-off.

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P5 — Compliance

Kitchen cleaning checklist

40+ cleaning tasks across cooking line, prep, refrigeration, exhaust, floors, and pest control. Daily, weekly, and monthly schedules. Log cleaned-by, verified-by, time. Print with sign-off. FSSAI-aligned.

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P1 — Cash close

Restaurant opening & closing checklist

50+ tasks: security, utilities, kitchen setup, front of house, POS/cash, staff briefing, and closing. Switch between opening, closing, or full-day view. Log done-by and time. Print with sign-off.

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P1 — Cash close

Restaurant reservation log

Log bookings with guest name, phone, party size, time, table, occasion, special requests, and deposit. Track confirmed, arrived, no-show, and cancelled. Cover summary auto-computed. Print daily reservation sheet.

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P1 — Cash close

Customer feedback register

Log guest ratings for food, service, ambiance, and value. Track complaints and suggestions. Average ratings auto-computed. Manager response and action taken per complaint. Print or export CSV.

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P5 — Compliance

Refrigeration temperature log

Log chiller, freezer, walk-in, and hot-hold temperatures with FSSAI-aligned safe ranges. Out-of-range readings flagged automatically with corrective action prompt. Monthly log by equipment. Print or export CSV.

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P3 — Payroll & HR

Staff performance scorecard

Rate staff on 10 competencies — punctuality, customer service, menu knowledge, food safety, teamwork. Auto score and grade. Add goals, training, increment and promotion recommendations. Print or CSV.

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P6 — Unit economics

Expense budget vs actual tracker

Track 14 expense categories against monthly budget. Variance auto-computed — over-budget flagged in red. Spend breakdown chart. Enter revenue for gross profit margin. Print or export CSV.

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P5 — Compliance

Incident & accident report

Document any workplace incident — slip/fall, burn, food contamination, equipment failure, fire, theft. Severity, persons involved, witnesses, root cause, corrective actions tracked. Print or CSV.

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P4 — Multi-outlet

Vendor price comparison

Compare prices from up to 6 suppliers per item. Cheapest vendor highlighted automatically. Monthly saving in rupees calculated per item. Vendor summary shows who wins most items. Print or CSV.

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P6 — Unit economics

Recipe scaling calculator

Scale any recipe up or down for any batch size. All ingredient quantities recalculated instantly. Quick preset buttons (0.25× to 10×). Add method and notes. Print or export CSV.

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P6 — Unit economics

Par level calculator

Calculate par levels and reorder points for every ingredient. Enter daily usage, lead time, and safety stock days. Flags items at or below par. Generates a prioritised reorder list with estimated cost. Print or CSV.

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P6 — Unit economics

Cocktail cost calculator

Cost any cocktail, mocktail, shot, or bar drink. Enter pour sizes, bottle prices, garnish, and overhead to get cost per drink, beverage cost %, and gross profit. Suggests sell price at 22% target. Multiple recipes. Print or CSV.

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P1 — Cash close

Restaurant closing checklist

60+ end-of-day tasks across cash close, kitchen shutdown, FOH, bar, utilities, security, and admin. Track progress by section, add notes, and complete a manager sign-off. Print or export CSV.

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P5 — Compliance

Allergen menu matrix

Build a FSSAI-compliant allergen declaration for your menu. Mark all 14 Schedule II allergens (gluten, dairy, nuts, eggs, fish, crustaceans) across every dish. Printable matrix with sign-off block. Print or CSV.

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P6 — Unit economics

Kitchen yield calculator

Calculate yield %, trim loss, and effective cost per usable kg for any ingredient. Built-in reference yields for common Indian restaurant ingredients. Flags low-yield items. Print or CSV.

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P6 — Unit economics

Portion control sheet

Set standard portion sizes for every menu item. Enter cost per 100g and sell price to get food cost % and GP% per dish. Items above 35% food cost flagged. Category-level FC averages. Print or CSV.

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P5 — Compliance

Customer complaint register

FSSAI-compliant complaint register. Log by type, severity, and channel. Track immediate action, root cause, and corrective action per complaint. Summary by type. Filter by status or severity. Print or CSV.

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P7 — First-time owner

Equipment maintenance log

Track repairs and preventive maintenance for all kitchen equipment. Log vendor, cost, parts replaced, and next service date. Filter by category, priority, and status. AMC and repair cost summary. Print or CSV.

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P6 — Unit economics

Cash flow forecast

12-month cash flow forecast with inflows by channel (dine-in, takeaway, aggregator, catering) and outflows (food cost auto-calculated, wages, rent, EMI). Running closing balance. Negative months flagged. Print or CSV.

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P6 — Unit economics

Restaurant KPI tracker

Track 12 KPIs across cost control (food cost %, labour %, prime cost %, occupancy %), revenue (APC, RevPASH, table turnover), operations, and guest experience. Benchmark ratings. Target vs actual. Print or CSV.

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P1 — Cash close

Cover count tracker

Log covers and revenue by shift and meal period. APC auto-computed and compared to target. Cover variance % flagged. Daily and meal-period summaries. Revenue gap vs APC target in rupees. Print or CSV.

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P6 — Unit economics

Sales mix report

Analyse revenue contribution, food cost %, and gross profit by menu item. Sort by revenue, quantity, or FC%. Filter by category. Top and bottom performers. Category breakdown with FC% by segment. CSV or print.

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P3 — Payroll & team

Pre-shift briefing sheet

Daily pre-service briefing template. Log staff roster, VIP guests with special instructions, 86'd items with substitutes, upsell targets with talking points, and shift focus tasks with owner assignment. Print or CSV.

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P6 — Unit economics

Buffet cost calculator

Calculate per-head food cost for buffets and banquet events. Quantities per pax by course with wastage buffer. Setup costs. GP% and minimum sell price at 35% GP. GST-aware. Course breakdown. CSV or print.

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P5 — Compliance

Staff training log

FSSAI Schedule 4 compliant training record. Log sessions by category (food safety, fire, service), track attendance, assessment scores, and pass/fail per staff member. Mandatory session alerts. CSV or print.

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P5 — Compliance

Pest control log

FSSAI Schedule 4 compliant PCO visit record. Log contractor details, licence number, treatment type, chemicals, pest findings by area and severity, and corrective actions. High/critical alerts. CSV or print.

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