5-Out: AI Restaurant Forecasting Software
5-Out is an AI-powered forecasting platform designed to maximize restaurant profitability by leveraging predictive analytics and real-time data integration. It connects with existing systems (POS, scheduling, purchasing, inventory, weather, social media, news, events) to predict sales and optimize labor and purchasing decisions up to 21 days in advance with high confidence.
How it works
- Integrates data from tools you already use (POS, labor, purchasing, inventory, weather, social feeds, etc.).
- Uses next-gen machine learning and AI to forecast what you will sell and when, up to 21 days ahead (confidence up to 98%).
- Delivers real-time recommendations for staffing and purchasing actions to boost profitability.
- Provides lookback reports to evaluate weekly/daily performance and projection accuracy.
Features
- Real-time predictive intelligence: forecast demand up to 21 days in advance with high confidence.
- Real-time recommendations: actionable staffing and purchasing guidance to increase profitability.
- Lookback reports: track performance and forecast accuracy over time.
- Easy setup & integration: connects with your existing systems in minutes; no complex onboarding.
- AI-driven insights: monitors data in real-time to identify optimization opportunities.
- Optimized labor: generate labor schedules 1–2 weeks ahead and monitor in real-time.
- Optimized purchasing: forecast sales in hourly increments to inform purchasing decisions.
- Broad integrations: works with POS, labor, purchasing, inventory, weather, social media, news, and events data.
- Industry focus: designed for hospitality and restaurant operations (QSR, casual, fine dining, ghost kitchens, bars/cafes, etc.).
What it helps you achieve
- More predictable profitability by reducing guesswork.
- Improved labor efficiency and cost control.
- Data-driven purchasing that aligns with projected demand.
- Faster, clearer decision-making with real-time guidance.
How to use
- Connect your data sources in minutes.
- Let 5-Out analyze historical and current data to generate predictive insights.
- Review real-time recommendations for labor and purchasing.
- Implement suggested actions and monitor results via dashboards and reports.
Integrations
- Point of Sale systems
- Labor scheduling tools
- Purchasing/inventory platforms
- Weather data feeds
- Social media and news/event signals
Target users
- Restaurant owners and operators
- Franchisees and multi-unit operators
- Hospitality and food service managers seeking data-driven optimization
Safety and Legal Considerations
- Data privacy: integrates with existing systems; ensure compliant handling of business data.
- Forecasts are guidance for operational decisions; always consider local regulations and labor laws when scheduling.
Why choose 5-Out
- Predictive intelligence that reduces guesswork and enhances profitability.
- Real-time, actionable recommendations tailored to your business.
- Fast setup with seamless integration and clear performance metrics.
Core Features
- Real-time predictive analytics for sales and demand
- Real-time staffing and purchasing recommendations
- Lookback performance and forecast accuracy reports
- Quick setup with minimal onboarding
- Zero-disruption integration with existing tools
- AI-driven insights and opportunities to optimize
- Optimized labor scheduling (1–2 weeks ahead)
- Optimized purchasing (hourly increments up to 21 days, aligned with budget and external factors)