Control Your Restaurant Costs
It's time to
control your food cost. track prime cost weekly. stop waiting for your P&L. maximize profits.
A simple system for menu costing, smarter ordering, and clear weekly tracking — built for independent restaurant owners.
No POS integrations. No complicated setup. Just clarity.
Accurate
Menu Costing
Know what every item truly costs – down to the gram.
Smarter
Ordering
Order with real numbers, not guesswork.
Weekly
Cost Visibility
See food and labour costs week by week.
Set Up Once. Use Weekly.
CYC is built around the basics that actually move your numbers:
- Enter your recipes and ingredients.
- Use the ordering guide to stay consistent.
- Track your weekly food and labour costs.
That’s it.
No integrations. No accounting degree required.
Getting Set Up: 3 Simple Steps
Getting started takes less time than building your own spreadsheets.
Add Your Ingredients
Upload invoices or enter manually.
AI pulls in costs and units automatically.
Add Recipes & Menu Items
Upload prep recipes and menu items.
Costs calculate instantly.
Review Your Ordering Guide
Your ordering guide is created automatically.
Adjust par levels to match your volume.
That’s it.
No integrations.
No formulas to build.
Built for Busy Operators
If you can use a spreadsheet, you can use CYC.
The system is clean, intuitive, and designed to save time — not create more admin.
AI invoice extraction reduces manual entry.
Clear dashboards show you what matters.
Weekly updates take minutes, not hours.
Using CYC Each Week
Weekly updates take minutes — not hours.
Enter Last Week’s Numbers
Add food sales, beverage sales, and labour totals.
Build Your Orders
Create this week’s orders.
COGS updates automatically.
Review & Adjust
See what’s high.
Adjust labour, portions, or ordering before it compounds.
Simple Pricing. No Surprises.
Small, independent restaurants don’t need a $400/month enterprise system.
CYC gives you the structure — without the overhead.
$59.99* / month
✔ Full Menu Costing System
✔ Ordering Guide
✔ Weekly Cost Tracking
✔ Invoice & Recipe Auto-Fill
✔ Prime Cost Visibility
✔ Cancel Anytime
No long-term commitment.
*USD
Best value: Annual (2 months free)
$599* / year
✔ Full Menu Costing System
✔ Ordering Guide
✔ Weekly Cost Tracking
✔ Invoice & Recipe Auto-Fill
✔ Prime Cost Visibility
✔ Cancel Anytime
Save $120 per year.
*USD
What’s Included
Menu Costing
Know exactly what each item costs to make.
Ordering Guide
Order based on real usage — not memory.
Simple Weekly Use
Designed to be updated weekly in minutes.
Invoice & Recipe Auto-Fill
Upload supplier invoices and recipes — we fill in the details for you.
Weekly Cost Tracker
See your food, labour, and prime costs clearly — week by week.
Clean, Easy Interface
No clutter. No complicated dashboards. Just what you need.
Food.
Beverages.
Labour:
Prime cost.
All in one place.
See It. Adjust It. Repeat.
Your 360° Weekly Cost Snapshot
Enter last week’s numbers.
See what’s high.
Adjust for the week ahead.
If Labour Is High
Trim shifts.
Adjust scheduling.
Reduce overlap.
If Food Cost Is Rising
Check portions.
Review pricing.
Revisit suppliers.
If Ordering Is Heavy
Push inventory.
Delay purchases.
Adjust prep.
If Prime Cost Creeps Up
Tighten both sides before it compounds.
Plan the Week Ahead
Use last week’s numbers to guide this week.
What We Do Promise
- Accurate menu costing
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A clear ordering structure
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Weekly food and labour visibility
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Time saved on admin
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Faster decision-making
What We DON’t Promise
- POS integration
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Automated inventory counting
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Magic solutions
We give you better information — so you can make better decisions.
Our Customers
“For the first time, I actually understand where our food and labour costs stand before the month is over.
Seeing everything in one place changes how we run the week.”
Owner, BiBi’s
“I was nervous about adding another system, but this is actually easier than the spreadsheets we were using.
Setup was straightforward, and weekly updates take minutes!”
Manager, Fresko
“The biggest difference is timing. Instead of reacting to a P&L after the fact, we can adjust staffing or ordering right away.
It’s practical and it just works.”
Operator, GoodBurger
FAQ
Is this restaurant accounting software?
No. Control Your Costs is a cost-control system designed for menu costing, ordering structure, and weekly tracking. It works alongside your accountant and P&L.
Does it integrate with my POS?
No. CYC does not integrate with POS systems. It’s built for independent restaurants that want structure without paying enterprise software fees.
How long does setup take?
Most restaurants can set up their menu and core ingredients in a few focused sessions. Once set up, weekly updates take minutes.
Is this better than spreadsheets?
If you already use spreadsheets, CYC gives you structure, automation, and clarity without building complex formulas yourself.
Will this increase my restaurant’s profit margins?
CYC does not guarantee profits. It gives you accurate, real-time cost visibility so you can adjust pricing, portions, labour, and purchasing decisions before problems grow.
When you make better decisions week to week, stronger margins are the natural result.
Who is this for?
Independent restaurant owners, operators, and managers who want a better system than spreadsheets — without paying for enterprise POS integrations.
Is $59.99 an introductory price? Will it increase later?
No. $59.99 USD per month is the standard price.
There are no hidden fees, add-ons, or surprise increases.
If pricing ever changes in the future, existing subscribers will be notified in advance.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. You can cancel at any time.
When you cancel, you’ll continue to have full access until the end of your current billing period. You won’t be charged again after that.
Are there any additional fees?
No. Your subscription includes full access to the system.
There are no add-ons required and no upgrade tiers needed to unlock features.
Can I choose my currency and unit of measurement?
Yes. Inside your settings, you can choose your preferred:
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Currency
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Unit of measurement (metric or imperial)
CYC adjusts calculations based on your selections, so the system works the way your restaurant operates.
Can I add multiple users to my subscription?
CYC includes one login per subscription.
Everything runs under a single account, keeping your cost control system centralized and simple. Many independent restaurants prefer one shared operational login so managers and owners work from the same numbers.
There are no per-user fees or seat-based pricing.
What does onboarding look like?
After you subscribe, you’ll get access to detailed setup guides and walkthrough videos inside the platform.
The onboarding is structured step-by-step so you can move at your own pace. Most restaurants complete setup over a few focused sessions.
You don’t need technical experience — the guides are built for operators.
Is support available if I get stuck?
Yes. Support is always available.
If you have questions during setup or weekly use, you can reach out and we’ll help you move forward. You’re not left figuring it out alone.
Is this right for my type of restaurant?
CYC works for independent restaurants, cafés, bars, and fast-casual concepts.
If you track food, beverage, and labour costs — and want clearer visibility without enterprise software — it’s built for you.
How much time does weekly tracking take?
Most weekly updates take minutes once you’re set up.
You’re entering totals — not rebuilding spreadsheets. The system does the calculations for you.
What if my food costs change frequently?
That’s exactly why CYC exists.
When supplier prices shift, you can update ingredient costs and immediately see how it impacts menu items and projected COGS.
What if my numbers aren’t perfect?
They don’t have to be.
CYC helps you build consistency over time. Even improving visibility by 10–20% creates better decisions week after week.
Do I need to track inventory counts?
No. CYC focuses on menu costing, ordering structure, and weekly cost tracking.
It’s designed to simplify cost control — not turn you into an inventory accountant.
Clarity Beats Guesswork.
Start controlling your costs with a system built for independent restaurants.