Articles

Expert guides on food costing, recipe management, inventory control, and restaurant profitability.

Best MarketMan Alternatives and Competitors in 2026

Compare the best MarketMan alternatives for restaurant inventory, recipe costing, purchasing, invoice automation, production planning, and multi-location food cost control.

April 27, 2026 · 10 min read

How to Calculate Food Cost Percentage

A step-by-step guide to calculating food cost percentage for every menu item, so you can set profitable prices and stop losing money on each plate you serve.

April 13, 2026 · 4 min read

Best xtraCHEF Alternatives in 2026

Evaluating xtraCHEF alternatives? Compare the top restaurant food cost and inventory platforms for operations that need more than invoice automation.

April 11, 2026 · 6 min read

The Complete Recipe Costing Guide for Restaurants

Learn how to build accurate recipe cost cards, account for waste and yield loss, and use recipe costing to price your menu for profit.

April 10, 2026 · 5 min read

Best Apicbase Alternatives in 2026

Looking for an Apicbase alternative? Compare simpler, more affordable food management platforms for restaurants that don't need enterprise complexity.

April 9, 2026 · 6 min read

Best Meez Alternatives in 2026

Exploring Meez alternatives? Compare recipe management and food costing platforms that go beyond recipe formatting to deliver full cost control and inventory management.

April 8, 2026 · 5 min read

How to Reduce Food Waste in Commercial Kitchens

Practical strategies to cut food waste in restaurants and commercial kitchens — from prep tracking and inventory management to production planning and cross-utilization.

April 7, 2026 · 6 min read

Best Galley Solutions Alternatives in 2026

Evaluating Galley Solutions alternatives? Compare food production and recipe costing platforms for restaurants, caterers, and kitchens that need a better fit.

April 6, 2026 · 5 min read