Toolbox · Inventory & purchasing
Inventory & purchasing
Crunchtime
Enterprise inventory, ordering and food-cost (AvT) for chains.
est. ~$400–800/mo/loc
What it costs
Quote-only, custom by location count and modules. Existing estimates put it roughly $400-$800/mo per location for full deployments; used across 100,000+ locations worldwide.
Best for
Large chains and franchises that need enterprise-grade inventory, ordering, and food-cost (AvT) control at scale.
Pros
- Gold-standard inventory and food-cost control for big operators
- Actual-vs-theoretical (AvT) food cost management
- Unifies inventory, labor/scheduling, learning, and food safety
- Proven with major national brands
Cons
- Built for large chains, not small shops
- Custom pricing and longer implementation
- Some users find the cost hard to justify below scale
Integrations
Integrates with major POS systems and supplier networks; part of a broader restaurant operations suite (which now includes QSR Automations).
Alternatives
MarketMan · Restaurant365 · MarginEdge
Our take: The enterprise standard for controlling food and labor at scale across many locations. Overkill and overpriced for an independent or a handful of sites.
Pricing is the public list rate or a research estimate as of June 2026 — always confirm on a live quote. We take no commission from any vendor; this is for reference.