Restaurant · Excel workbook · 33 sheets
Menu Engineering
Replaces
Avero
~$199/mo
save ~$2,388/yr
10-yr: keep ~$23,865
Deep menu profit analyzer with Star/Puzzle/Plowhorse/Dog classification, contribution margin analysis, popularity indexing, and margin ranking — replaces MenuMax, MenuCalc, and similar SaaS tools. Test menu price changes and item swaps before committing. Now includes Decision Brief, Industry Playbook, Forecast Engine, Control Checks, Command Center, and more. Built for 2026 with industry outlook, scenario watchlists, and decision-routing already wired. Company-ready control checks, weekly review flow, and sign-off-ready print output are already included.
Preview · Item Performance
| Item | Menu Section | Orders | Contribution Margin | Category | Margin Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Wrap | Mains | 245 | $7.90 | Star | #1 |
| Espresso Martini | Beverages | 120 | $11.80 | Star | #2 |
| Bread Basket | Sides | 35 | $2.20 | Dog | #12 |
Inside the file
- START HERE
- Item Performance
- Star Puzzle Matrix
- Contribution Analysis
- Print Reports
- Data Import
- Companion Tools
- Assumptions
+ 25 analytical & operator sheets
- Lookup Tables
- Industry Playbook
- Scenario Analysis
- Command Center
- Scenario Lab
- Execution Board
- Menu Profit Engineering Board
- Critical Issues Radar
- Deep Analytics Lab
- Settings & Targets
- Weekly Review
- Decision Brief
- Forecast Engine
- Stats Engine
- What-If Solver
- Pareto & Trend
- Time Log
- Monthly Summary
- Goal Tracker
- Period Comparison
- Activity Journal
- Control Checks
- Menu Engineering Matrix
- Supplier Comparator
- Ideal vs Actual Costing
How it works
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Open the .xlsx in Excel, Google Sheets, or Apple Numbers
Sample data is pre-loaded so every dashboard works the moment you open it. Look around. Click cells. See the formulas.
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Replace the sample data with your numbers
Paste a CSV from Avero, type directly into the input sheets, or import month by month. The workbook recomputes automatically.
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Read the dashboards
33 sheets across KPI dashboards, forecasts, and traffic-light alerts. They update as you log. No buttons to press.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I edit the formulas?
Yes — input cells, targets, and assumptions are editable. Logic sheets stay protected so the workflow remains stable while you customise the system.
Does it work in Google Sheets?
Best in Excel. You can open the .xlsx file in Google Sheets or Apple Numbers, but review formulas, formatting, and recalculation after import.
Is this a one-time purchase?
Yes — pay once and own it forever. No subscriptions, no monthly fees, no accounts required.
What if the template is not right for me?
We offer a 7-day review window. Contact support and we will sort it out.