The Challenge
Kitchens Running on Chaos
The food service industry operates on razor-thin margins, yet its backend processes are archaic. Chefs were spending hours every night manually counting stock on clipboards, ordering supplies via fragmented WhatsApp messages, and blindly accepting fluctuating food prices. The Disconnect: Restaurants lacked visibility into their true food costs, while Suppliers struggled to manage orders coming from dozens of different channels. There was no single digital bridge to optimize the transaction.
The Solution
From Farm to Fork, Digitized
We engineered Grainz as a comprehensive supply chain solution that serves two masters: the Restaurant (Buyer) and the Supplier (Seller). It transforms procurement from a manual chore into a data-driven strategy.
Key Architectural Pillars:
01. Dynamic Recipe Costing
The system calculates the exact cost of every dish in real-time. If the price of tomatoes spikes, the system instantly updates the cost-per-plate, alerting the chef if their margin dips below the safety threshold.
02. The "Best Price" Engine
We built a supplier marketplace where restaurants can compare prices for ingredients instantly. The platform ensures they get the best price for every article, every day, without negotiating manually.
03. AI-Driven Inventory
Say goodbye to clipboards. We developed a mobile scanning feature that allows staff to audit inventory rapidly. The system predicts usage patterns and auto-generates purchase orders to prevent both stockouts and food waste.
04. Supplier Command Center
For wholesalers and central kitchens, we built a portal to manage catalogs, receive standardized digital orders, and track deliveries, reducing order errors by near 100%.
The Results
Served Hot: Measurable ROI
Metrics:
- 5% Increase in net revenue for partner restaurants (via margin optimization)
- 10+ Hours Saved per week on manual inventory and ordering
- Zero Order discrepancies for digital suppliers
- Real-Time Visibility into food cost fluctuations
The Tech Stack
Reliability on the Menu
Web Portal:
Angular (Fast, responsive dashboard for managers)
Backend:
.NET Core (Robust logic for complex cost calculations)
AI/ML:
Predictive algorithms for demand forecasting (Grainz AI)
Cloud:
Azure (Scalable infrastructure for multi-site franchises)