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MarginEdge’s AI analyzes past sales to create an accurate, easy to use sales forecast.

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Accurate forecasts powered by AI

MarginEdge’s AI automatically generates your forecast based on past sales data—factoring in seasonality, holidays and trends—so you can plan with precision.

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Inform every part of your operation

With a clear picture of upcoming sales, you can fine-tune your labor schedules, prep like a boss, and order just the right amount—no more overstaffing, waste, or 86’d menu items.

Have an upcoming event? Add a note and adjust your forecast so the whole team knows what to expect.

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Track how you’re pacing against period goals

Compare how sales are trending this year versus last year to understand performance and inform planning. Your team will have one centralized forecast they can count on to guide planning, performance, and high-fives.

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Get actionable category budgets

See how much you can spend, broken down by category and tied to your forecasted sales. Make more informed decisions so there are no surprises at the end of the period.

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Centralize your data for better decision making

Already have a forecast? Upload it to MarginEdge so it feeds into budgets and sales reports. No more juggling spreadsheets, POS data and disconnected systems.

“You guys are hitting it really close. Like I've been looking at your forecast numbers and going back to the team and saying this is unbelievable. We better pay attention to this, and they're all very excited about it”

Todd Reding
Partner, Chef, Finance, Prairie Hospitality Group

"It’s giving my staff a number and an update pretty much in real time as the week goes on that helps them get a grasp of what’s going on”

Mikael Asp
Owner, La Grolla

FAQ

How does MarginEdge’s AI generate my sales forecast?

We use a powerful AI forecasting engine that analyzes up to three years of sales history to reflect your current business reality. Our forecasting model adds together several components, including:

Long-term growth trends
Typical sales patterns for the day of the week and time of year
Specific holiday impacts

Each day’s forecast is a statistical prediction based on these variables, built just for your restaurant.

How soon after starting with MarginEdge can I get my sales forecast?

Your forecast will be generated as soon as you connect your POS system to MarginEdge, as long as you have at least 28 days of sales data.

How far into the future are forecasts generated?

Sales forecasts are generated 90 days in the future from today’s date.

How accurate is the MarginEdge forecast?

On average, the MarginEdge Forecast accurately forecasts sales within ~15% of actual sales.

Customers are able to improve accuracy by inputting days of operation, accounting for events, and noting any other anomalous activity.

How often does the MarginEdge forecast update?

The forecast updates daily until the actual day of sales. This ensures the MarginEdge Forecast is using the most up to date sales trends in the restaurant to create a forecast.

I already have a forecast, can I upload it to MarginEdge?

Yes, customers can upload your forecast to MarginEdge in order to centralize your data in one place.

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