# Buyers Edge Platform > Buyers Edge Platform is the leading digital procurement network for the foodservice industry, connecting operators, distributors, and manufacturers through data-driven software and supply chain intelligence to reduce costs and power smarter purchasing decisions. The platform runs on the largest purchasing data set in foodservice - $100B+ in network transactions and 171 million purchases analyzed daily - serving 200K+ operator locations and 56K+ independent restaurants, backed by 350+ manufacturer contracts, 1,100+ employees, and 17 brands. Restaurant-focused since 1998, headquartered in Boston, and a carbon-neutral company pledging net-zero emissions by 2040. ## Solutions - [BEP Digital Procurement](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/digital-procurement/): Reduce costs on everyday purchases - food, disposables, uniforms, pest control, streaming TV, and more - without changing your products or processes. "More Savings. No Strings." - [BEP Fresh](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/fresh/): Field-to-fork program that stabilizes prices, ensures food safety, and delivers full transparency across produce, meat, dairy, and seafood supply chains. - [BEP Supply Chain](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/supply-chain/): Full-service foodservice supply chain management - end-to-end sourcing, product audits and cost reviews, distributor and manufacturer oversight, contract conversion, and Master Distribution Agreement (MDA) negotiation, handled by seasoned supply chain experts. - [BEP Software](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/software/): Foodservice technology and SaaS suite to track spend, manage inventory, verify pricing, control food costs, and optimize profitability - including inventory alerts & analytics, foodservice incident management, commodity forecasting, contract & rebate management, price audits, back audit recovery, and back office & payroll compliance. ## Who We Serve - [Operators - Overview](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/solutions/operators/overview/): Foodservice operators reduce costs, elevate quality, alleviate supply chain issues, and gain insight into the strength of their purchasing functions. - [Operator Services](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/solutions/operators/services/): Full suite of operator services spanning cost savings, produce management, supply chain management, and data & spend management. - [Cost Savings](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/solutions/operators/services/cost-savings/): Group purchasing power and rebate/deviation contracts that lower everyday costs across food and non-food categories. - [Produce Management](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/solutions/operators/services/produce-management/): Fresh produce sourcing, price stability, and quality/food-safety oversight. - [Supply Chain Management](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/solutions/operators/services/supply-chain-management/): Outsourced sourcing, pricing, and distribution contract management led by supply chain experts. - [Data & Spend Management](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/solutions/operators/services/data-spend-management/): Total spend visibility and analytics to track purchasing and uncover savings. - [Operator Data & Technology](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/solutions/operators/data-technology/): Mine the data on every purchase to find new margin growth and cost savings. - [Manufacturers - Overview](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/solutions/manufacturers/overview/): Data and software tools that surface actionable insights to help manufacturers target non-contracted competitive spend and gain new business. - [Manufacturer Data & Technology](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/solutions/manufacturers/data-technology/): Power national sales teams with product-specific operator targeting and AI-matched opportunities. - [Distributors - Overview](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/solutions/distributors/overview/): Competitive intelligence and next-level software tools to drive new business, grow market share, and reward and retain key clients with customized contracts. - [Distributor Data & Technology](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/solutions/distributors/data-technology/): Uncover the cases you're losing and turn them into winning sales opportunities. ## Audience Solutions - [Restaurant Operators](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/restaurant-operators/): Procurement, cost savings, and technology tailored to restaurant operators. - [Multi-Unit Operators](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/multi-unit-operators/): Centralized purchasing and analytics across multiple locations and concepts. - [Hotel Operators](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/hotel-operators/): Foodservice procurement and savings programs for hospitality and lodging. - [Senior Living Operators](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/senior-living-operators/): Cost control and supply chain support for senior living and care dining programs. - [Foodservice Operators](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/foodservice-operators/): Solutions overview for foodservice operators of all types. - [Tribal Value](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/tribal-value/): Procurement and savings programs designed for tribal nations and enterprises. ## Technology - [Technology](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/technology/): An AI-powered data intelligence platform built on a next-generation GPO. Proprietary Data Manager cleans and normalizes product codes from 1,000+ distributors, AI matching finds same/similar products to uncover savings, and stakeholder portals deliver actionable insights to operators, manufacturers, and distributors. ## Software Solutions (by Use Case) Use-case-specific landing pages for the BEP Software suite, powered by BEP Back Office (bepbackoffice.com), ArrowStream (arrowstream.com), InsideTrack (insidetrackdata.com) and the Digital Procurement Network. Each tailors inventory, accounting, costing, analytics, operations, and supply chain management to a vertical and function. Restaurant: - [Restaurant Management Software](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/restaurant-management-software/): All-in-one back-office platform for restaurants - inventory, recipe costing, invoicing, reporting, and POS/accounting integrations. - [Restaurant Inventory Management Software](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/restaurant-inventory-management-software/): Real-time inventory tracking, counts, and variance control for restaurants. - [Restaurant Accounting Software](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/restaurant-accounting-software/): Restaurant-specific accounting with invoice capture, GL coding, and financial reporting. - [Restaurant Bookkeeping Software](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/restaurant-bookkeeping-software/): Automated bookkeeping, AP, and reconciliation for restaurant operators. - [Restaurant Analytics Software](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/restaurant-analytics-software/): Advanced reporting and analytics on spend, sales, and food cost performance. - [Restaurant Costing Software](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/restaurant-costing-software/): Recipe and plate costing tools to protect margins as prices change. - [Restaurant Menu Management Software](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/restaurant-menu-management-software/): Menu engineering, recipe management, and menu profitability tracking. - [Restaurant Operations Management Software](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/restaurant-operations-management-software/): Operational consistency, task management, and multi-unit standardization. - [Restaurant Supply Chain Management Software](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/restaurant-supply-chain-management-software/): Order, supplier, and distribution management for restaurant supply chains. Hotel: - [Hotel Management Software](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/hotel-management-software/): Back-office platform for hotel food & beverage - inventory, finance, and reporting. - [Hotel Inventory Management Software](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/hotel-inventory-management-software/): Real-time F&B inventory tracking and counts across hotel outlets. - [Hotel Accounting Software](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/hotel-accounting-software/): Hotel F&B accounting with invoice management, GL coding, and reporting. - [Hotel Bookkeeping Software](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/hotel-bookkeeping-software/): Automated bookkeeping and AP for hotel operations. - [Hotel Operations Management Software](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/hotel-operations-management-software/): Operational consistency and standardization across hotel outlets. - [Hotel Analytics Software](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/hotel-analytics-software/): Reporting and analytics on hotel F&B spend and performance. - [Hotel Supply Chain Management Software](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/hotel-supply-chain-management-software/): Order, supplier, and distribution management for hotel supply chains. Hospitality: - [Hospitality Management Software](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/hospitality-management-software/): Back-office management platform for hospitality F&B operations. - [Hospitality Accounting Software](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/hospitality-accounting-software/): Accounting, invoicing, and financial reporting for hospitality operators. - [Hospitality Supply Chain Management Software](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/hospitality-supply-chain-management-software/): Supplier and distribution management for hospitality supply chains. Food & Foodservice: - [Food Inventory Management Software](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/food-inventory-management-software/): Real-time food inventory tracking, counts, and variance control. - [Foodservice Management Software](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/food-service-management-software/): End-to-end back-office management for foodservice operations. - [Food Cost Management Software](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/food-cost-management-software/): Food cost tracking, recipe costing, and margin protection tools. - [Food Supply Chain Management Software](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/food-supply-chain-management-software/): Sourcing, supplier, and distribution management for food supply chains. Bar: - [Bar Inventory Management Software](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/bar-inventory-management-software/): Real-time beverage and bar inventory tracking and pour-cost control. - [Bar Accounting Software](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/bar-accounting-software/): Accounting, invoicing, and reporting tailored to bar operations. Casino, Club & Senior Living: - [Casino Management Software](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/casino-management-software/): Back-office F&B management platform for casino operations. - [Casino Supply Chain Management Software](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/casino-supply-chain-management-software/): Supplier and distribution management for casino F&B supply chains. - [Club Management Software](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/club-management-software/): Back-office management for private clubs and member dining operations. - [Senior Living Management Software](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/senior-living-management-software/): Inventory, cost, and operations management for senior living dining programs. ## About - [Who We Are](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/about/who-we-are/): The leading foodservice software and analytics company - a network of 17 companies built since 1998 to drive better economic outcomes for foodservice stakeholders. Carbon neutral since 2020 with a net-zero-by-2040 pledge. - [Careers](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/about/careers/): Join a rapidly growing team of food, data, and technology experts; culture built on growth, balance, and inclusion. - [Brands](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/about/brands/): The portfolio of brands that serve foodservice stakeholders with data, technology, buying power, and expertise. - [Acquisitions](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/about/acquisitions/): How Buyers Edge Platform partners with and acquires companies across the foodservice technology landscape. ## Partnerships & Integrations - [Grubhub](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/grubhub/): Grubhub partnership and offerings for Buyers Edge Platform members. - [Menufy Partnership](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/menufy-partnership/): Online ordering partnership with Menufy. - [ChowNow + Buyers Edge Platform](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/chownow-buyers-edge-platform/): Commission-free online ordering partnership with ChowNow. - [Channel Partners](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/channel-partner-buyers-edge-platform/): Channel partner program for the Buyers Edge Platform network. ## Resources - [Insights & Resource Center](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/resource-center/insights/): Articles and perspectives from foodservice procurement experts on costs, technology, and supply chain. - [Foodservice Operator Support Center](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/resource-center/foodservice-operator-support-center/): Support hub and resources for foodservice operators. - [Press Releases](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/resource-center/press-releases/): Company news, acquisitions, funding, and product announcements. - [A Foodservice Must-Have (White Paper)](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/a-foodservice-must-have-white-paper/): Downloadable white paper on foodservice procurement. - [Savings Agent Browser Extension](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/savings-agent-browser-extension/): Browser extension that surfaces savings for operators. ## Contact - [Contact](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/contact/): Get in touch with a representative. Phone: 617-275-8430. - [Contact - Operators](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/contact/operator/): Operator-specific inquiry form. - [Contact - Distributors](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/contact/distributor/): Distributor-specific inquiry form. - [Contact - Manufacturers](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/contact/manufacturer/): Manufacturer-specific inquiry form. - [Contact - Acquisitions](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/contact/acquisition/): Acquisition and partnership inquiry form. - [Create Your Portal Account](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/create-your-portal-account/): Set up a stakeholder portal account. ## Legal - [Terms and Conditions](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/terms-and-conditions/) - [Privacy Policy](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/privacy-policy/) - [Cookie List](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/cookie-list/) ## Optional - [llms-full.txt](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/llms-full.txt): Full markdown content of all key pages. - [Blog](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/blog/): 80+ articles on foodservice procurement, technology, supply chain, and operations (evergreen articles represented collectively here rather than listed individually). - [Commodities Report Series](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/blog/commodities-report/): Recurring, dated commodity market reports (50+ numbered editions) represented by the series landing page rather than enumerated.