PAR Data Central is a cloud-based reporting and operations solution designed for enterprise restaurants. It serves as a single source of truth for restaurant data, harmonizing complex datasets like payroll, inventory, supply chain, accounting, and POS sales. The platform enables users to engineer higher-margin menus, manage inventory more efficiently, and optimize labor costs and staffing. Key features include food and inventory management, labor management and scheduling, and enterprise reporting and analytics. Data Central is optimized for multi-unit management, POS agnostic, and offers e...
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PAR Tech
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PAR Data Central is a comprehensive cloud-based reporting and operations solution tailored for enterprise restaurants. It consolidates various complex datasets into a single platform, providing a unified view of restaurant operations. The system enables users to optimize menu engineering, inventory management, and labor costs, ultimately driving higher margins and operational efficiency. Data Central's key strengths lie in its ability to harmonize data from multiple sources, including payroll, inventory, supply chain, accounting, and POS sales. This integration allows for deeper insights and smarter planning across the entire restaurant operation. The platform is designed to be POS agnostic, working seamlessly with existing tech stacks, and offers enterprise-grade security and permissions. The solution is particularly well-suited for multi-unit management and reporting, providing cloud-based, mobile-friendly data access from anywhere. This feature ensures that managers at all levels, from store to corporate, have the information they need to make informed decisions and drive performance.
Key Features
Food & Inventory Management Streamlines inventory processes and optimizes supply chain management
- Reduces daily inventory time to less than 15 minutes
- Provides cross-location master views of recipes, menus, and costs
Labor Management & Scheduling Enhances workforce management and employee engagement
- Offers flexible labor forecasting by shift and job duties
- Includes an employee-facing self-service scheduling mobile app
Enterprise Reporting & Analytics Delivers comprehensive insights for data-driven decision-making
- Consolidates unlimited data sources into a simplified view
- Features a powerful forecasting engine for performance tracking and demand prediction
Benefits
Operational Efficiency Streamlines restaurant operations and reduces manual work
- Automates inventory checks and supply chain optimization
- Simplifies employee scheduling and shift management
Cost Reduction Helps lower operational costs through data-driven insights
- Enables actual vs. theoretical food costing and menu engineering
- Minimizes labor downtime with accurate forecasting and scheduling