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PLPlateLedger

Restaurant cost control, made practical

Know the true cost of every plate.

Turn recipes, yields, purchasing, and waste into clear margin decisions—without wrestling with disconnected spreadsheets.

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✓ No signup for demo✓ One-time or annual plans✓ Built for food operators
Margin overviewThis month
Average food cost28.4%↓ 2.1 pts
Tracked recipes84
Waste flagged$312
Independent restaurantsCaterersCloud kitchensMulti-location operators

One operating view

From ingredient invoice to menu margin

01

Recipe costing

Calculate portions from current ingredient prices and see gross margin before a dish reaches the menu.

02

Yield control

Account for trim, cooking loss, and usable yield so theoretical costs reflect kitchen reality.

03

Waste tracking

Record loss consistently, reveal recurring causes, and focus corrective work where it matters.

04

Clear reporting

Monitor cost movement and compare recipes, categories, and locations from one structured view.

Inside PlateLedger

See what you get

A practical toolkit for understanding costs, controlling waste, and protecting menu margins.

PlateLedger recipe costing workspace previewProduct demo
Recipe costingBuild recipes from ingredient costs, yields, portions, and selling prices.
PlateLedger waste tracking workspace previewProduct demo
Waste trackingRecord losses and identify the categories that need attention.
PlateLedger margin reporting workspace previewProduct demo
Margin reportingCompare performance and spot margin pressure quickly.

Interactive demo

Calculate a dish margin

Try PlateLedger's core margin calculation with your own numbers. No signup required.

Gross margin70.0%$12.60 contribution

Flexible pricing

Choose lifetime access or ongoing updates.

Buy a toolkit once, or choose Pro Annual for every monthly product update released during your subscription.

Core

For one focused operation

$29 one time

Lifetime toolkit access

  • Recipe and menu costing
  • Yield calculations
  • Core cost reports
  • Email support
Get Core
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Pro

For growing restaurant teams

$59 one time

Lifetime toolkit access

  • Everything in Core
  • Inventory and waste tracking
  • Advanced reporting
  • Priority support
Get Pro

Team

For multiple locations

$99 one time

Lifetime toolkit access

  • Everything in Pro
  • Multi-location overview
  • Team permissions
  • Onboarding support
Get Team
Monthly updates

Pro Annual

For teams that want the latest version

$29 / month

$348 billed annually

  • Everything in Pro
  • New updates every month
  • Latest templates and reports
  • Priority support
Choose Pro Annual

FAQ

Questions, answered

Who is PlateLedger for?

Independent restaurants, caterers, and multi-location food businesses that need a reliable view of recipe costs and margins.

Is this a subscription?

Core, Pro, and Team are one-time purchases. Pro Annual is a yearly subscription priced at $29 per month and billed as one annual payment of $348. It includes every monthly product update released while the subscription is active.

Are taxes included?

Applicable taxes are calculated at checkout based on your location and local requirements.

Does PlateLedger guarantee savings?

No. PlateLedger provides structured calculations and operational visibility; outcomes depend on your data and decisions.