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Square Restaurant Inventory by MarketMan Reduce food costs to strengthen your bottom line
Reduce waste before it eats into your profits
Stay on top of every ingredient
Monitor stock levels across all locations. Updates happen automatically as items are used or received.
Save money by tracking waste
Document and analyze waste patterns to identify opportunities for cost savings and training improvements.
Never run out mid-service
Set par levels and get notified before you run out, so you never miss service due to missing ingredients.
Get multilocation visibility
See inventory across all your restaurants from one dashboard, so you can make transfers and ordering decisions instantly.
Calculate true profitability
Track complex recipes and modifiers to understand true plate costs and profitability at the ingredient level.
Get more done by automating repetitive tasks
Create purchase orders instantly
Generate orders based on par levels and real-time usage, with automatic vendor price comparisons.
Eliminate manual data entry
Snap a photo of invoices to automatically update inventory and costs—no manual data entry needed.
Compare vendors and track pricing
Track all suppliers, compare prices and maintain order histories in one centralized workflow.
Receive deliveries from anywhere
Check-in orders, verify quantities and update inventory on the spot from your tablet’s web browser.
Make smarter decisions that boost profits
Discover your most profitable dishes
See exact profit margins for every dish so you can make smarter pricing decisions.
Identify variances and cost opportunities
Compare what you should have used versus what was actually used to identify variances and opportunities.
Monitor COGS and supplier pricing
Keep track of cost trends, spot price increases early and negotiate better deals with suppliers using historical data.
Build custom reports instantly
Configure reports to fit your business using filters for suppliers, time frames, categories and more.
Scale every aspect of your restaurant
Accept payments on the go with integrated processing.
Schedule shifts, track hours and prep payroll.
Reward repeat customers and drive return visits.
Reach customers with email campaigns.
Accept delivery, pickup and QR code ordering.
Get one plan to run your entire restaurant
Square Restaurant Inventory by MarketMan is an add-on feature for Square Restaurants Plus and Square Restaurants Premium plans for $139 per month, per location.
Square for Restaurants Plus
Best valueFully loaded for every aspect of business.
$60/mo.
+ processing fees
+ $139/mo.
per location
This is an add-on feature. Pricing applicable for sellers new to MarketMan.
FAQ
Who is Square Restaurant Inventory by MarketMan for?
Square Restaurant Inventory by MarketMan is designed for businesses that need ingredient-level tracking, cost control and automated purchasing. It’s perfect for both single and multilocation operations looking to reduce waste and maximize margins.
How does it integrate with Square Point of Sale?
The system automatically syncs with your Square POS, pulling sales data to calculate theoretical usage, track variances and update recipe costs. Menu changes in POS automatically update in inventory.
What are the benefits of using restaurant inventory management software?
Restaurant inventory management software helps you keep track of stock levels in real time, reduce food waste and avoid running out of key ingredients during service. It improves accuracy by replacing manual stock counts with automated tracking, so you always know what’s on hand and what needs to be reordered. An inventory management system also helps you understand your true cost of goods sold, spot trends in ingredient usage and make more informed purchasing decisions. Overall, it saves time, cuts costs and supports smoother back-of-house operations.
How much does Square Restaurant Inventory by MarketMan cost?
It requires a subscription to Square Plus or Square Premium and costs an additional $139/month per location. You get real-time tracking, purchase orders, invoice scanning, vendor management, reporting and dedicated support. No setup fees, no per-user charges, no hidden costs. Pricing is only available for sellers new to MarketMan.
How long does it take to get started?
Most restaurants are up and running within 2–3 weeks. Our dedicated onboarding team helps with initial setup, inventory item creation and menu mapping to ensure a smooth launch.
Can I track inventory across multiple locations?
Yes, the system provides centralized visibility across all your restaurants, with location-specific reporting and the ability to track transfers between sites.
Is training included?
Yes, comprehensive training is included. Square provides initial onboarding, video tutorials and ongoing support to ensure your team gets maximum value.
How is this different from basic Square inventory?
Square’s basic inventory only tracks finished goods. Square Restaurant Inventory by MarketMan tracks ingredients, batch-recipes, production cycles and modifiers, providing the granular visibility and cost control that restaurants need to manage food costs effectively.
Do I need a long-term contract?
No. Square Restaurant Inventory by MarketMan is month-to-month with no long-term commitment required. You can cancel anytime.
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