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How Buyers Edge Platform Can Help Your Restaurant Stay Profitable

How Buyers Edge Platform Can Help Your Restaurant Stay Profitable

With 39% of restaurant operators reporting unprofitability in 2024, it’s clear that food costs, supply chain challenges, and operational inefficiencies are taking a toll. To stay ahead, restaurants need strategic solutions that cut costs, streamline purchasing, and optimize spend management. And with 48% of operators expecting competition to be more this year, standing out through operational efficiency and strategic cost management is more important than ever.  That’s where Buyers Edge Platform comes in. Through our four key divisions—Digital Procurement Network, Fresh Solutions, Supply Chain Management, and SaaS Software—we empower restaurants to reduce costs, enhance supply chain resilience, and improve margins on the items they already buy.  Here’s how our solutions help maintain your restaurant profitability and navigate today’s industry challenges:  Instantly Reduce Costs and Earn Cashback with Our Digital Procurement Network  Save big on over 175,000+ food and supply items through strategic supplier partnerships.  Cashback rebate programs turn everyday purchases into

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Driving Efficiency and Cutting Costs: A Closer Look at ArrowStream and Consolidated Concepts

Attend a recent Market Vision ChainGangMeeting? If so, we’re certain you noticed the abundance of solutions aimed at driving growth for chain operators.  Within the diverse mix of industry leaders present, two prominent Buyers Edge Platform brands stood out: ArrowStream and Consolidated Concepts.  A common theme both brands observed was the prevalent question on everyone’s minds – “How can we reduce costs within the organization?” The concern is widespread, as 98% of operators express worry about labor costs and 97% highlight the challenge of increased food costs. This challenge echoes throughout the industry, and we recognize the urgent need for effective solutions.  The tailored solutions these two Buyers Edge Platform brands bring to the table address the crucial challenge of cost reduction within a foodservice organization.  ArrowStream ArrowStream is a collaborative software solution that improves supply chain efficiency and profitability for foodservice operators, distributors, and manufacturers. Category Spend and Optimization:

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What is Launchpad?

Staying ahead of the curve is essential for foodservice success. One of the most powerful tools at a foodservice operator’s disposal is technology-driven insights that offer a deeper understanding of the health of their operation. By leveraging advanced data analytics, real-time monitoring, and intelligent reporting, businesses can gain valuable visibility into every aspect of their foodservice operations. This proactive approach not only enables them to identify inefficiencies, streamline processes, and cut costs but also empowers them to deliver an unparalleled dining experience to their customers. In this rapidly evolving landscape, harnessing technology insights is not just an option; it is becoming a necessity to thrive and flourish in the competitive foodservice market. At Buyers Edge Platform, we’ve been leading the forefront of leveraging technology to help restaurants save time and money. We’ve taken historically dirty food service data and disrupted the industry by applying our AI tech tools to clean

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Take Control of the Supply Chain with the Help of Technology

Technology is evolving and changing the way operators run their business. It is the solution to many challenges within the foodservice industry and has unlocked several doors to help streamline operations, make data actionable, and bring transparency into purchasing. As we all know, the supply chain is undergoing a crisis that is affecting foodservice operators across the country, with no relief in sight. These challenges seem impossible to control but are easy to navigate when you take advantage of technology. From product shortages and equipment delays to rotten food and inflation, restore hope and alleviate the hardships of your operation with the help of technology. By utilizing data and technology, you can navigate the supply chain and make better business decisions for your operation right at the tips of your fingers. Streamline Your Operation You deliver competitive advantage when you implement technology into your restaurant operation. You give your employees