SmartPrep | MarginEdge

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Prep the right amount, every time

SmartPrep turns your sales forecast into shift-ready plans, so your team knows exactly what to make, how much and when.

Build shift-specific preplists powered by your forecast

Print dissolvable labels with prep details and expiration tracking

Reduce waste and surprise 86's

$95 USD per location / month. Optional hardware bundles available.

See SmartPrep in Action

Prep Lists

Create and track performance on Prep Lists. Allow staff to see, scale, and complete recipes. Monitor quality and efficiency.

Predictive Prep

Bring Sales Forecast down to PMIX level and load into prep lists automatically. View and edit Prep predictions daily with full control.

Label Printing

Print labels for completed prep using a fully integrated and supported printer. Monitor shelf-life and ensure food safety.

Checklists and Tasks

Create and track performance on opening/closing checklists, line checks and more. Give staff an easy interface to understand and complete tasks.

HARDWARE BUNDLES

Get more out of SmartPrep

Hardware isn't required to use SmartPrep, but it makes the experience even better. Choose the setup that fits your kitchen — from a simple label printer to a full tablet station.

Available hardware:

Bluetooth label printer

Removable labels

Tablet with stand

Starting at $450 USD per location. One-time fee. Shipping included.

FAQs

How does it know what we actually need to prep?

It learns from you. After two prep cycles, SmartPrep starts predicting your pars based on your actual prep usage — so as you prep more we learn exactly how much you use, and how much you should prep next time.

Wait — it prints labels in one click?

Yes. Once prep is logged, SmartPrep prints labels with prep times and expiration dates built in. No more Sharpies, no more guessing on shelf life. FIFO just... happens.

Can I see if my team actually did the prep?

Yep. Real-time visibility into who completed what and when (pictures and all) — even when you're not on the floor.

What if my volume changes week to week?

It adjusts. Day-of-week trends, recent sales shifts, seasonal patterns — SmartPrep moves with your business in real time.

Can it handle multiple locations?

Absolutely — and that's where it really shines. Pars are calculated per location, so you're not averaging across concepts or guessing which spot needs more – all while keeping the same standard across shifts.

Okay but how do I actually get set up?

There's a full onboarding hub built right into SmartPrep — help videos, guided tours on every feature, step-by-step walkthroughs. Most kitchens can go live the same day.

When will I be charged?

You’ll pay a prorated amount on the day you purchase SmartPrep, then renew on your normal MarginEdge billing date moving forward – monthly or annually (with a 10% discount for annual billing). Optional hardware bundle orders are charged the day you place the order.