Engineer Your Menu to Maximize Revenue Per Seat
AI-driven menu optimization for independent restaurants. Turn your data into dishes that sell.
$npm install @menuengine/core AI-Powered Menu Audit
Upload your menu. Get actionable recommendations based on food cost margins, popularity data, and competitor benchmarking.
- Analyzes ingredient costs
- Cross-references local pricing
- Identifies margin opportunities
```json
{
"dish": "Truffle Fries",
"score": 94,
"recommendation": "highlight",
"reason": "High margin + high demand"
}
```Optimize Your Profitability
Automate pricing strategy and cross-selling opportunities to increase average ticket size without sacrificing customer satisfaction.
- Dynamic pricing suggestions
- Cross-sell pairings
- Seasonal adjustments
```python
result = menu_engine.optimize(
menu_items=current_menu,
target_margin=0.65
)
print(result.profit_lift) # ~12%"Connect Your POS
Works with Toast, Square, and Lightspeed. Pull real sales data to continuously improve recommendations.
- One-click import
- Weekly updates
- Multi-location support
```yaml
integrations:
pos:
- toast
- square
- lightspeed
sync: daily
```Common Questions
What is menu engineering?
Menu engineering is a systematic approach to analyzing dish profitability and popularity to optimize your menu layout, pricing, and ingredient selection. Our AI does this automatically using your sales data and food cost databases.
What data do I need to get started?
Just your current menu in any format—PDF, photo, or digital export. For personalized recommendations, add your POS sales data, but it's not required to get started. We can work with minimal input and build from there.
How long does setup take?
Most restaurants are fully operational within 2-3 hours. The initial menu analysis runs in minutes; advanced features like competitor benchmarking and seasonal recommendations take a bit longer. We handle the heavy lifting.
Is this suitable for my restaurant type?
We specialize in independent restaurants with $500K-$2M annual revenue. Multi-location chains and enterprise accounts are on our roadmap for Q3. If you're running a single-location or small chain operation, we're built for you.
How does the AI actually work?
We use a fine-tuned LLM trained on restaurant financial data, POS systems, and food cost databases. You upload your menu; we return prioritized recommendations with supporting data so you understand exactly why each suggestion was made.
Can I export recommendations?
Yes. All recommendations export to CSV, JSON, or PDF. You can integrate with your existing reporting tools or share with your kitchen team. Data ownership stays with you—we don't lock you in.
Turn Insights Into Profit
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