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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 multi-location 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.
“With this new solution, our inventory across all stores is finally visible and accurate in real time. Reordering is easy, waste is way down, and our team can spend their time on biscuits, not busywork."
Walt Alexander, managing member
Pine State Biscuits
Portland, OR
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.
"Square Restaurant Inventory by MarketMan will enhance the accuracy of our data compared to our current analysis. Additionally, it offers features that centralizes key functions like cost of goods, menu profitability, and supplier ordering and payment.”
Allyson Huynh, director of ops
Uncle Sharkii's
Houston, TX
Scale every aspect of your restaurant
Accept payments on the go with integrated processing.
Schedule shifts, track hours, and run payroll seamlessly.
Track incoming and outgoing funds in one place to control cash flow.
Reward repeat customers and drive return visits.
Reach customers with email and SMS 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 Plus and Square Premium plans for $99 per month per location.
+ $99/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 who need ingredient-level tracking, cost control, and automated purchasing. It's perfect for both single and multi-location 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.
How much does Square Restaurant Inventory by MarketMan cost?
It requires a subscription to Square Plus or Square Premium and costs an additional $99/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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