The problem with calculating prep on the fly
Guessing leads to waste or 86s.
Static PARs don't account for daily sales fluctuations. You either throw food away or run out during service.
Inconsistent product consistency.
Without scaled recipes and clear targets, portioning varies and quality suffers.
Wasted management time.
GMs and Kitchen Managers spend too much time calculating numbers instead of managing the team.
A practical solution
Tally connects to your sales data to automatically calculate what needs to be prepped. It accounts for what you already have, so your team knows exactly what to do.
How prep autopilot works
From sales data to a printed prep list in three steps.
Dynamic PARs based on Sales
We pull yesterday's sales and set today's target automatically (rolling 7-day average, or yesterday + %).
60-second morning count
Enter what's on hand while seeing yesterday's sales inline. Target PAR – your count = today's prep list.
Automated Prep List
Edit, print, or SMS the prep list to the line. Everyone sees the “why” behind the numbers.
How the morning ritual works
Connect Square, do a 60-second count, and get a prep list that matches yesterday's demand.
Square sales inform your PAR
We pull yesterday's sales so today's target adjusts automatically (rolling average or yesterday + %).
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Count what's on hand
Enter leftovers on your phone. Yesterday's sales are visible inline so the math is explainable.
Hand off the prep list
Target PAR – your count = today's prep. Edit, print, or SMS the list to the line.
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Why owners trust Tally
Dynamic PARs based on actual menu item sales
Better in-stock position on menu items, no 86s
Improved organization in the kitchen, better labor control
Time savings for the GM and/or Kitchen Manager
Improved product consistency with scaled recipes
More than just prep.
Secondary features designed to make your life easier.
Easy Setup with AI
Upload your menu and let our AI handle the heavy lifting of data entry.
Full Menu Costing
Know exactly what every plate costs to make, updated automatically.
Easy Invoice Uploads
Update vendor prices instantly by snapping a photo of your invoice.
Vendor Ordering
Order directly from your vendors online through the Tally platform.
“I built Tally after learning firsthand how hard it is to understand true food costs. It's designed to give operators clarity and control — without complexity.”
Stephen Edwards
Founder & CEO
Simple pricing for real operators
One all-access plan at $149/month per location. Founding members lock in $99/month forever. No tiers, no add-ons, no long-term contracts.
All-Access Plan
Per location. One simple plan.
Founding Member Rate: $99/month per location (first 100 customers).
Everything you need to control food costs: menu costing, invoice price updates, vendor-aware ordering, inventory counts, and daily food-cost targets.
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Trusted by Square restaurants
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Counter-Service Pizza
Brooklyn, NY
"We were wasting 15% of our dough prep. Now we make exactly what we need, every day."
Artisan Bakery & Café
Portland, OR
"The morning count takes 60 seconds now. Before Tally, it was 30 minutes with a clipboard."
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Tally's Square Prep Autopilot
Ready to start every day with a food-cost game plan?
Tally helps independent restaurants predict their food costs, set daily targets, and operate with confidence—before the numbers hit your P&L.
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