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TotalCtrl: Smarter inventory management for restaurants

Published 28 Nov 2022 (updated 23 Mar 2026) · 2 min read
TOTALCTRL AS

Quick information

  • Available
  • Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania
  • TechnologyHospitality and restaurant technology

At a glance

  • Simplifies and digitises inventory management for restaurants
  • Saves time, reduces costs, and improves purchasing decisions
  • Supports sustainability by reducing waste and emissions

TotalCtrl Restaurant is a digital inventory management solution designed to help the food service industry cut costs, save time, and optimise purchasing — while supporting sustainability goals.

CHALLENGE

Tackling food waste in restaurants

Globally, almost one third of all food produced for human consumption is lost or wasted annually. Food waste is valued at USD 1 trillion each year and accounts for 8 per cent of global greenhouse emissions.

In restaurants, lack of inventory control leads to over-ordering, unnecessary waste and financial losses. At the same time, restaurant staff spend excessive hours manually counting and managing stock — wasting valuable resources.

Restaurants operate with thin margins, where up to 70 per cent of costs are tied to food inventory and labour. Efficient inventory control is critical for profitability and sustainability.

SOLUTION

Simple, efficient and digital inventory management for restaurants

TotalCtrl Restaurant enables restaurant owners and staff to digitally manage their inventory with ease.

Key features include:

  • Fast and easy inventory counts: Staff can quickly search, update quantities and generate reports.
  • Smarter purchasing: Real-time stock insights prevent over-ordering and optimise purchasing decisions.
  • Expiry date tracking: Full control of stock freshness reduces waste and loss.
  • CO₂ calculation: See the environmental impact of the restaurant’s inventory and receive tips to reduce emissions.
  • Smart reports: Instantly generate reports for accountants and internal control.
  • Self-serve onboarding: Get started in minutes with no external setup needed.
  • Easy-to-use self-service platform with full support available.
screenshot of a restaurant inventory app

BENEFITS

TotalCrl inventory management offers restaurants a host of benefits

TotalCtrl Restaurant is an easy-to-use self-service platform with full support available that enables restaurants to:

  1. Save up to 90 per cent of the time spent on inventory counts.
  2. Reduce costs by optimising inventory levels.
  3. Minimise food waste and environmental footprint.
  4. Improve accounting and reporting accuracy.
  5. Empower smarter decisions for better profitability.

The solution is offered as a monthly subscription with no binding contract, including mail/chat support and optional onboarding services.

MARKET POTENTIAL

Huge serviceable market for restaurant inventory management

There are over 15 million restaurants worldwide, with a total market value of around USD 3.25 trillion. In Europe alone, the serviceable addressable market for restaurant inventory management is estimated at USD 550 billion.

TotalCtrl Restaurant is already helping hospitality businesses and institutions worldwide — including after-school programmes and nursing homes — to improve operations, save money and drive sustainability.

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