What does it mean to engineer with purpose? Our CEO Matt Wampler sat down with Maria Zhang, CEO of Palona.AI, to discuss how great software connects people, frees information, and creates opportunity. 🎧 Listen on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts

On Nov. 12, #QSRNEXT brings together the biggest names in QSR and fast casual for a no-fluff, fast-paced day of insights on what’s actually working right now. Here are just a few reasons to clear your calendar ⬇️ Full list + link to register here: hubs.ly/Q03RRJG10

The restaurant industry is split in two: 🍴 Operators moving fast with AI. ⏳ Others still watching and waiting. The difference shows up in profits, staffing, and confidence. Full report with Restaurant News 👇 clearcogs.com/blog/how-smart…

This #VeteransDay, we’re spotlighting veteran + entrepreneur Charlie Eblen, founder of Single Tree BBQ. From layoff to legacy — he built a BBQ brand on community, storytelling, and service. 🎧 Listen on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, or the ClearCOGS site.

Goop Kitchen thought they were running as tight as possible, until AI found what they couldn’t see. Overnight, ClearCOGS helped them: 💰 Add 2% to the bottom line 🌿 Cut waste 🥕 Source smarter Profit + sustainability can go hand in hand.

Headed to #GRLC2025! Excited to connect with the world’s top restaurant leaders and talk all things AI + innovation. Let’s build the future of smarter restaurants together. #AIinRestaurants #ClearCOGS

Chaos? Complexity? We’ve got it covered. ClearCOGS makes your process predictable — even the messy parts.

🚨 60% of delivery refunds = fraud. Deliverect CEO Zhong Xu joins us to unpack POS chaos, AI-verified orders, dynamic menus, MCP, and even drone delivery. Listen on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or watch at the link in the comments!

2026 will reward operators who get proactive and data-driven. Not sure where to start? This guide breaks down how to stand out, cut costs, adapt to guests, strengthen your team, and build real operational resilience. clearcogs.com/blog/how-to-ov…

What if every manager ran a shift like your 10-year veteran? With ClearCOGS, complex data becomes simple, prescriptive playbooks. No guesswork. Just clarity, confidence, and consistency — every day.

AI as your first employee? Denver operator Tim Martin launched Box Box without a POS and built an enterprise-level stack with accessible tools. Listen to the full episode on YouTube, Spotify, Apple or the ClearCOGS website 👉

This year’s Thanksgiving playlist is simple: gratitude on repeat. 🦃 🍽️ 🧡 To the operators who keep our communities fed and moving forward, we appreciate you. Your passion, resilience, and heart inspire us every day. Happy Thanksgiving from the ClearCOGS team!

Running a restaurant means juggling weather, events, trends, staffing, and inventory. ClearCOGS connects the dots so you always know what to prep and how to staff. See it in action ➡️

Proud to see CEO Matt Wampler named one of QSR’s Digital Disruptors for 2025. His vision for clearer, smarter restaurant decisions drives everything we build. Full list + story: hubs.ly/Q03WwbZv0

Complex prep processes? We get it. Every restaurant has its own “organized chaos.” ClearCOGS just makes it predictable — so your team can focus on what matters most.

Fast Casual nailed it: reducing COGS starts with reducing waste.Simple systems + smarter forecasting = fewer mistakes and more consistency. ClearCOGS helps operators stay ahead of over/under-production with daily, data-backed prep guidance. Great read 👉 fastcasual.com/blogs/5-ways-f…

Overproduction. Spoiled ingredients. Frustrated staff. ClearCOGS flips the script with AI: daily prep tips, precise forecasts, and less stress. Reduce waste, free up cash, and serve better. Your kitchen deserves smarter forecasting.

Small forecasting errors compound quietly. Waiting a year can cost ~$18K vs forecasting-driven teams. The real question isn’t if to modernize — it’s how long you can afford to wait.

Small restaurants don’t struggle from lack of effort, they struggle because uncertainty is expensive. These are the moments where forecasting creates the biggest advantage: fewer surprises, tighter prep, and more predictable margins.