PlateCost Documentation

Welcome to the PlateCost documentation — your guide to AI-powered food cost intelligence.

What is PlateCost?

PlateCost is an AI-powered food cost intelligence platform that transforms how restaurants and distributors manage food costs. Upload an invoice and get instant visibility into spending, pricing trends, and recipe costs.

• Automated invoice processing — AI extracts line items, prices, and quantities from any invoice format
• Real-time cost tracking — See exactly what you're spending and where costs are changing
• Recipe costing — Calculate plate costs with live pricing from your actual invoices
• Vendor comparison — Compare prices across distributors to find the best deals
• Works with any vendor — US Foods, Sysco, Gordon Food Service, Ben E. Keith, and more

Who is PlateCost for?

| | Restaurants | Distributors | |---|---|---| | Use case | Manage food costs, optimize purchasing | Retain customers, grow share-of-wallet | | How it works | Upload invoices, get cost intelligence | White-label platform for your customers | | Key benefit | Reduce COGS by up to 30% | Reduce churn, increase order volume | | Setup time | 15 minutes | Custom onboarding |

Getting Started

1. Create your account

   Sign up at platecost.io (opens in a new tab) or book a demo (opens in a new tab) for a guided walkthrough.

2. Upload your first invoice

   Take a photo, upload a PDF, or forward an email. PlateCost's AI extracts every line item automatically.

3. See your food costs

   Get instant visibility into item prices, spending trends, and cost comparisons across vendors.