Restaurants

Master Your Restaurant's Cash Flow Through Every Season

Never worry about making payroll or paying suppliers again. Trezy helps restaurant owners forecast seasonal dips, manage daily cash positions, and optimize food costs with real-time visibility.

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The Restaurant Challenge

Why 60% of Restaurants Fail Within 3 Years

Cash flow management is the #1 challenge for restaurant owners. Here's what keeps you awake at night:

Seasonal Revenue Dips

Summer boom followed by winter drought. Tourist seasons, holidays, and weather patterns create unpredictable cash flow cycles that can leave you short when bills come due.

Daily Staff Payroll Pressure

Balancing daily or weekly staff payments with variable daily revenue. One slow week can create a cash crunch that threatens your ability to pay your team.

Perishable Inventory Costs

Food spoilage and waste eat into already thin margins. Balancing fresh inventory with cash flow is a daily challenge that requires constant attention.

Supplier Payment Juggling

Managing multiple suppliers with different payment terms while maintaining good relationships and ensuring fresh ingredients arrive on time.

Stop letting cash flow problems control your business

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The Solution

Complete Cash Flow Control for Restaurants

Purpose-built features to handle the unique financial challenges of running a restaurant

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Seasonal Forecasting

Predict Seasonal Cash Dips Before They Hit

Our AI analyzes your historical patterns to predict slow seasons and tourist cycles. See cash shortages coming 3-6 months ahead so you can prepare by building reserves, adjusting staffing, or securing financing.

  • Automatic detection of seasonal patterns
  • Weather and holiday impact forecasting
  • Multi-year trend analysis
  • Early warning alerts for cash shortages
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Real-time cash position dashboard
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Food Cost Tracking

Track Supplier Costs & Identify Price Increases

Monitor every supplier's prices at the product level. Catch hidden inflation before it destroys your food cost percentage. Compare suppliers side-by-side to find better deals.

  • Product-level inflation tracking
  • Supplier cost comparison dashboard
  • Food cost percentage alerts
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AI-powered forecasting
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Daily Cash Visibility

See Daily Revenue vs. Expenses in Real-Time

Track daily sales against daily costs. Know exactly how much cash you have available for payroll, suppliers, and operating expenses. No more guessing or waiting for end-of-week reports.

  • Real-time daily cash position
  • Payroll coverage forecasting
  • Supplier payment scheduling
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Restaurant Industry Insights

Why Restaurant Cash Flow Is Uniquely Challenging

The restaurant industry operates on razor-thin margins with unique cash flow patterns. Understanding these challenges is the first step to mastering your finances.

3-5%

Average Profit Margins

Restaurant profit margins are among the thinnest in any industry. A single slow week or unexpected expense can wipe out months of profits. Real-time cash visibility is essential for survival.

30%

Food Cost Target

Most restaurants aim for 28-32% food costs. But with inflation pushing ingredient prices up 5-10% yearly, maintaining this target requires constant monitoring and supplier negotiation.

25-35%

Labor Cost Reality

Staff wages typically consume 25-35% of revenue. With daily or weekly pay cycles common in hospitality, cash must always be available for payroll regardless of slow periods.

40%

Seasonal Revenue Swings

Many restaurants see 30-40% revenue variation between peak and off-peak seasons. Tourist areas, weather patterns, and holidays create unpredictable cash flow cycles that require careful planning.

5-10%

Food Waste Impact

The average restaurant loses 5-10% of food purchases to spoilage and waste. This hidden cost directly impacts cash flow and often goes untracked until it's too late.

60%

Failure Rate

60% of restaurants fail within the first year, and 80% within five years. The #1 reason? Cash flow mismanagement. Proper forecasting and planning dramatically improves survival odds.

How Trezy Helps Restaurant Owners

Daily Cash Position Tracking

Know exactly how much cash you have every morning. Track POS sales, card settlements, and bank balances in real-time so you're never surprised by a shortfall.

Seasonal Revenue Forecasting

AI-powered forecasts account for seasonal patterns, holidays, and local events. Plan staffing, inventory, and expenses around predicted revenue dips and peaks.

Supplier Payment Optimization

Schedule supplier payments strategically. Know when you can pay early for discounts and when to negotiate extended terms during slow periods.

Payroll Cash Reserves

Never worry about making payroll again. Set alerts for minimum cash thresholds and get advance warning when you need to boost reserves before payday.

Expansion Planning

Thinking of opening a second location? Model the investment impact on your cash flow. See how long until you're back to positive cash flow post-expansion.

Cash Flow Alerts

Get notified before cash problems happen. Receive alerts when forecasts show potential shortfalls, giving you time to adjust spending or secure a credit line.

Supplier Intelligence

Combat Food Cost Inflation Before It Destroys Your Margins

Food costs are rising 2-5% annually. Most restaurants don't notice until it's too late. Track every ingredient price change and supplier cost in real-time to protect your profits.

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Product-Level Inflation Tracking

Track price changes on every ingredient you purchase. See exactly which items are getting more expensive and by how much.

Supplier Cost Intelligence

Compare costs across all your suppliers. Identify which suppliers are raising prices and find better alternatives instantly.

Real-Time Price Alerts

Get notified the moment food costs spike. React immediately to protect your margins and maintain profitability.

Negotiation Power

Use data-backed insights to renegotiate with suppliers. Show them competitive prices and secure better deals.

Menu Pricing Optimization

Adjust menu prices based on actual cost changes. Maintain target margins while staying competitive.

Supplier Price Comparison
Chicken Breast (per kg) +8%
Supplier A: €7.80/kg
Olive Oil (per liter) +12%
Supplier B: €11.20/L
Tomatoes (per kg) -2%
Supplier C: €2.90/kg
Price Alert
Your chicken supplier quietly raised prices by 8%. Consider switching to Supplier D for €7.20/kg savings.
Real-World Example
Catch Hidden Price Increases Instantly

"When your supplier quietly raises chicken prices by 8%, Trezy alerts you immediately. You can renegotiate, find a better supplier, or adjust your menu prices before it impacts your bottom line. Most restaurants discover these changes months later when reviewing their food cost percentage."

Restaurant Success Stories

Loved by Restaurant Owners Worldwide

See how restaurant owners transformed their cash flow management with Trezy

Trezy helped us survive the winter slow season. We saw the dip coming 3 months ahead and built up cash reserves. Without that visibility, we'd have been scrambling for loans.

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Marie Dubois
Owner, Bistro Le Coin
Survived slow season

The supplier tracking caught our main produce vendor raising prices 12% over 6 months. We renegotiated and saved €2,400 annually. It paid for Trezy 6 times over!

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Antonio Rossi
Chef & Owner, Trattoria Rossi
€2.4K saved annually

I used to check bank balances every morning, stressed about covering payroll. Now Trezy shows me exactly when cash will be tight. I sleep better knowing I'm prepared.

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James Chen
Owner, Dragon Noodle House
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FAQ

Common Questions from Restaurant Owners

Get answers to frequently asked questions about managing restaurant cash flow with Trezy

How does Trezy handle seasonal revenue fluctuations for restaurants?

Trezy's AI analyzes your historical revenue patterns to automatically detect seasonal fluctuations unique to restaurants - summer tourist seasons, winter slowdowns, holiday rushes, and weather-related dips. The system learns your specific cycles (e.g., beach restaurants peaking in July-August, ski resort restaurants in winter) and forecasts cash flow 3-6 months ahead. You'll get early alerts when slow months like January or August are approaching, giving you time to build cash reserves, adjust staffing levels, or secure seasonal financing. The forecasting accounts for year-over-year trends and helps you plan for the lean months before they arrive.

Can Trezy track food costs per menu item?

While Trezy primarily tracks supplier spending at the invoice level, it excels at monitoring your overall food cost percentage and identifying which suppliers are driving cost increases. When integrated with your POS system or accounting software, you can see total food costs as a percentage of revenue - the critical metric for restaurant profitability. More importantly, Trezy's supplier analysis tracks price changes for specific ingredients (e.g., "chicken breast up 12% from Supplier A"), helping you identify exactly which menu items are becoming less profitable. You can then adjust menu pricing, substitute ingredients, or negotiate with suppliers based on hard data.

How does supplier inflation tracking work for ingredients?

Trezy automatically tracks every purchase from your food suppliers and calculates inflation rates at the product level. For example, you'll see "tomatoes from Produce Supplier X increased 15% over 6 months" or "beef prices from Butcher Y up 8% this quarter." The system compares current prices against historical averages, showing you exactly which ingredients are getting more expensive and by how much. You'll receive alerts when prices spike unusually high, giving you leverage to negotiate with suppliers or find alternative sources. Many restaurant owners use these inflation reports during supplier negotiations to secure better terms or volume discounts.

Can I forecast daily payroll needs based on reservations?

Trezy forecasts your daily cash position by analyzing historical payroll patterns and revenue cycles. While it doesn't directly integrate with reservation systems, it learns your typical staffing costs relative to revenue (e.g., "payroll is typically 30% of weekly revenue"). Combined with seasonal forecasting, you can predict cash needs for upcoming payroll periods. The system alerts you if projected cash will be insufficient to cover payroll, giving you time to adjust staffing, accelerate receivables, or arrange short-term financing. For restaurants with variable daily/weekly payroll, this visibility prevents the common crisis of having revenue on paper but insufficient cash to pay staff on Friday.

How does Trezy help with perishable inventory management?

Trezy helps restaurant owners balance the cash flow challenges of perishable inventory by tracking supplier purchase patterns and timing. You'll see historical patterns like "you spend €5,000 on produce every Tuesday and Thursday" and can forecast cash needs for upcoming orders. The system also identifies waste-related issues by comparing food costs to revenue - if your food cost percentage is rising but prices haven't changed, it may indicate spoilage or portion control issues. Combined with supplier cost tracking, you can optimize order timing to match cash availability while maintaining freshness, and identify opportunities to consolidate suppliers for better terms on frequent perishable purchases.

Can I track cash flow by location for multi-location restaurants?

Yes! Trezy Premium allows you to connect unlimited bank accounts - perfect for restaurant groups with multiple locations. Each location's bank account is tracked separately, showing individual cash positions, revenue trends, and expense patterns. You can view consolidated cash flow across all locations or drill down into specific restaurants. This helps identify which locations are cash flow positive, which need attention, and where to allocate resources. For example, you might see "Location A generates strong cash flow in summer while Location B struggles" - insights that drive strategic decisions about staffing, marketing, or seasonal menu changes across your restaurant group.

Does Trezy integrate with restaurant POS systems (Toast, Square, Clover)?

Trezy connects to your bank accounts where POS system deposits land, automatically tracking daily revenue as cash arrives. While we don't have direct API integrations with Toast, Square, or Clover, we capture all transactions once they hit your bank account - which is what matters for cash flow management. For deeper integration, Trezy works with accounting systems like PennyLane, QuickBooks, and Xero that can sync with your POS. This gives you complete visibility: daily sales from your POS (via bank deposits), supplier invoices, payroll expenses, and operating costs - all in one unified cash flow view.

How can Trezy help me plan for slow months (January, August)?

Trezy's seasonal forecasting identifies your historically slow months (like January post-holiday or August summer vacation depending on your location) and predicts cash flow impacts 3-6 months in advance. You'll see projections like "January revenue typically drops 35%, creating a €15,000 cash shortage by month-end." Armed with this foresight, you can plan strategically: build cash reserves during strong months (October-December), reduce variable costs (staff fewer shifts), negotiate extended payment terms with suppliers during slow periods, or arrange seasonal credit lines before you need them. The scenario planning feature lets you test different strategies - "What if I run a January promotion to boost revenue 20%?" - to find the optimal approach for surviving seasonal dips.

Why Cash Flow Management Matters

Cash flow is the lifeblood of any business. While profitability shows up on your income statement, it's cash that pays your bills, employees, and suppliers. Many profitable businesses fail simply because they run out of cash at critical moments.

Effective cash flow management helps you:

  • Avoid cash crunches: Anticipate shortfalls before they become emergencies
  • Make better decisions: Know exactly how much you can invest, hire, or expand
  • Negotiate from strength: Approach banks and investors with clear financial projections
  • Sleep better at night: Eliminate the stress of financial uncertainty

Trezy's AI-powered platform gives you the visibility and tools to take control of your business finances, whether you're managing seasonal fluctuations, planning growth, or simply trying to understand where your money goes.