Optimum Control is now Back Office!

Stop Guessing Your Restaurant’s Inventory Numbers

Get accurate COGS every week, spot waste before it eats your margins, and manage inventory across every
location — all from one platform trusted by 4,000+ restaurant teams.

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4,000+ high-performing restaurant teams
in the US & Canada trust Back Office

Book your cost-free demo with our team

Discover the difference of expertise and technology.

Works with your current POS system

Back Office integrates with your POS, syncing real-time sales data and turning it into clear, actionable insights. Gain tighter control over food costs, reduce manual work, and drive sustainable efficiency—without disrupting your current workflow.

Back Office – Food Cost Management – Inventory Managemement

Easily track inventory, spot usage issues, and receive up-to-date COGS on a weekly basis. Welcome to easy-access usage trend reports and centralized ordering making inventory management a breeze. 

Know Exactly What’s in Your Kitchen — Without Manual Counts

With our inventory tools, you can see usage in real-time and make smarter, quicker decisions.

Your COGS, Calculated Automatically Every Week

Get accurate COGS in minutes! Back Office simulates an inventory every week and provides a weekly COGS and usage report based on your purchase patterns so you can identify issues and make smarter decisions, quicker. 

Always Know What You’re Paying for Ingredients

No more going back to invoices to see what you paid for different ingredients. As you count ingredients, on-hand dollar values are updated based on the last invoice price. 

See Exactly Where Your Food Costs Are Going

Spot Waste Instantly

Pinpoint discrepancies between actual and theoretical inventory usage, enabling you to optimize purchasing decisions, minimize waste, and maximize profitability with unparalleled accuracy.

Inventory Management - Actual vs Theoretical Reporting
Inventory Management - Usage Trend Reports

Get Alerts When Usage Spikes

Our software uses historical data to learn patterns in your ordering so when there’s a significant deviation in usage trends, our system alerts you, ensuring you stay informed about any changes in your inventory dynamics. 

More features to track inventory faster

Easily track inventory, spot usage issues, and understand COGS on a weekly basis

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Mobile App Integration

Get inventory counts done quicker, shelf-to-sheet, right from our mobile app! Easily assign ingredients to custom locations, specific to your kitchen.

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Centralized Ordering Platform

Create custom order guides and submit purchases to all your vendors right from your phone or desktop.

Ready to Know Your COGS Every Week?

Looking to streamline your inventory management processes? Our software offers real-time tracking and automated management to simplify operations and reduce waste. Discover how we can help you optimize your stock-levels. Our demos are free, book yours today!

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about our restaurant inventory management solution!

Our inventory management solution integrates seamlessly with your current POS and accounting systems, ensuring that all data is synchronized and accurate. This integration allows for real-time updates and seamless management.
Inventory usage is calculated from sales, recipes, and purchasing data to closely reflect how inventory is consumed.
Yes, visibility into usage patterns and on-hand inventory helps operators order based on data rather than guesswork.
Yes, inventory can be tracked at both the recipe and ingredient level for accurate food cost analysis.
Yes, operators can manage and compare inventory across locations from a centralized dashboard.
Inventory activity feeds directly into food cost and COGS reporting to improve accuracy and visibility.
Yes, setup is guided through onboarding with a dedicated support team experienced in restaurant operations.
Yes, historical usage and purchasing trends support more accurate ordering and planning over time.
Restaurant data is protected through secure systems and role-based access controls.
Support requests can be submitted 24/7, with live phone and ticket support provided by experienced restaurant and accounting professionals during standard business hours across all U.S. time zones.

Still have a question?

Reach out today and one of our local reps will contact you to discuss your goals.