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xtraCHEF by Toast

by Toast

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Restaurant back-office software for invoice automation, recipe costing, inventory and cost reporting, built into the Toast suite.

Best for

US Toast restaurants that want invoice-to-recipe costing without a separate vendor.

Key features
  • Invoice automation
  • Recipe costing
  • Inventory management
  • Cost & margin reporting
  • Accounting sync

In the news

Telangana suspends licences of Swiggy Instamart, Flipkart, Zepto dark stores over food safety violations
Operations
Economic TimesFor Multi-Unit

Telangana suspends licences of Swiggy Instamart, Flipkart, Zepto dark stores over food safety violations

Why it matters ·If your operation relies on third-party dark stores for grocery or meal prep, this is a reminder to audit their compliance as closely as you do your own kitchens. A single violation can disrupt your supply chain faster than you can source alternatives.

Before Investing in Back-of-House Equipment, Evaluate These 3 Factors
Operations
QSR MagazineFor QSR

Before Investing in Back-of-House Equipment, Evaluate These 3 Factors

Why it matters ·Before committing to new equipment, ask yourself how it fits into your current workflow—not just speed, but also training costs and maintenance. A faster fryer won’t help if your crew can’t use it consistently or your budget can’t handle repairs.

Survey: Restaurant operators are optimistic, but equipment costs squeeze cash flow
Operations
Fast CasualFor QSR

Survey: Restaurant operators are optimistic, but equipment costs squeeze cash flow

Why it matters ·Your optimism about the year ahead may be tempered by rising equipment costs—check if you’re allocating enough cash flow to avoid straining operations. This is a reminder that even strong demand won’t protect you if fixed costs climb faster than revenue.

Events to watch

Trade Show
in 1 day

Food Ingredients Asia

Food manufacturers, industry professionals and distributors sourcing food and beverage ingredients.

  • 1–3 Oct 2026
  • Bangkok, Thailand
  • 25,000 attendees
Food ProcessingFood & Beverage+1
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Trade Show
in 4 days

Independent Hotel Show London

Owners and GMs of independent and boutique hotels sourcing design, tech and guest-experience suppliers.

  • 5–6 Oct 2026
  • London, United Kingdom
HospitalityHotel Management+1
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