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What is 5-Out

5-Out Forecasting Tool

5-Out is a restaurant forecasting tool that leverages machine learning, artificial intelligence, and predictive analysis to predict restaurant sales and optimize net income. It integrates data from various systems such as Point of Sale, labor scheduling, purchasing and inventory, weather, social media, ordering, news, and events to make accurate predictions of what a restaurant will sell and when it will sell it.

The tool automates smarter, better decisions and makes recommendations to increase profitability. It provides real-time insights, optimized labor and purchasing schedules, and lookback reports that track weekly and daily performance over time.

5-Out is easy to set up and integrate, requiring no onboarding or employee setup. It is suitable for all types of restaurant businesses from Quick Service Restaurants to Bars/Cafes. It takes just five minutes to get started and see how predictive analytics can improve your bottom line.

Who is 5-Out for?

1. Restaurant owners
2. Restaurant managers
3. Food and beverage directors
4. Executive chefs
5. Restaurant consultants

What are the use cases for 5-Out?

1. Restaurant Sales Forecasting: 5-Out can be used by restaurants to forecast daily and weekly sales based on data collected from various sources like POS, weather, social media, and historical sales data. By analyzing these data points, the tool generates accurate sales forecasts which can be used to optimize purchasing, inventory, and staffing.

2. Labor Scheduling Optimization: The tool can be used to optimize labor scheduling by predicting the busiest periods of the day or week, and suggesting the best time to schedule employees. This can help restaurants increase profits by reducing labor costs during slow periods, and ensuring adequate staffing during peak hours.

3. Inventory Management: By analyzing sales data and predicting upcoming sales trends, 5-Out can help restaurants optimize inventory management. The tool can suggest when to order supplies and how much to order, in order to reduce waste and improve inventory turnover.

4. Menu Optimization: 5-Out can analyze sales data to identify the most popular items on a menu, and suggest changes to optimize