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Kushikatsu Tanaka Implements HANZO Cost Analysis

In a significant move to streamline operations and optimize ingredient procurement, Kushikatsu Tanaka, the chain operated by Kushikatsu Tanaka Holdings, has adopted the HANZO Cost Analysis tool developed by Goals. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to leverage advanced technology for improved financial control and restaurant management. With its headquarters in Shinagawa, Tokyo, Kushikatsu Tanaka boasts 164 directly operated stores, all of which will benefit from this innovative solution.

The introduction of HANZO Cost Analysis complements Kushikatsu Tanaka's earlier adoption of HANZO Automated Ordering in October 2022. This AI-driven system has already enhanced operational efficiency and ensured optimal order quantities for ingredients. However, as the restaurant industry often faces fluctuating ingredient supplies and frequent menu adjustments, the accuracy and timeliness of cost analysis have been challenging to maintain. Prior to the implementation of HANZO Cost Analysis, the restaurant chain calculated theoretical costs and actual costs based on menu composition and real supply chain data, but these processes were often labor-intensive and lacked real-time updates.

Now, with the new tool, Kushikatsu Tanaka can visualize discrepancies between theoretical and actual costs on a per-ingredient basis. By integrating menu recipes, sales management data, and inventory data, the restaurant can identify if cost differences arise from variations in ingredient usage or fluctuations in supplier prices. This in-depth analysis allows for swift identification of underperforming stores or troubling ingredients, facilitating more effective management responses and proper prioritization of corrective measures.

The expectations surrounding the deployment of HANZO Cost Analysis are expansive, including:

• - Understanding the cost differences for each ingredient more comprehensively.
• - Promptly recognizing variances in costs by individual stores, which enhances strategic decision-making.
• - Validating the pricing strategies and cooking operations set by headquarters, ensuring they are aligned with actual performance.
• - Prioritizing analysis and responses for ingredients and stores that significantly impact overall profitability and quality.

Goals, the developer of this innovative tool, is committed to addressing the challenges faced by the food service sector and continually aiming to refine strategies for effective cost control to support restaurant management.

Understanding HANZO Cost Analysis

HANZO Cost Analysis stands out as a tool that digitizes ingredient quantities used in each menu item, comparing theoretical usage amounts obtained from sales data with actual usage from inventory records. This comparison exposes variances and outlines specific areas for improvement, enabling restaurants to formulate precise strategies for better cost management.

The user interface for restaurant managers provides rankings based on set variance thresholds, displaying items with significant discrepancies at the forefront. This feature allows for the incorporation of cost discrepancies into store evaluations, fostering a culture that appreciates accurate operations and recognizes well-performing locations.

For further details on HA ＮZO Cost Management, check out the official site: HANZO Cost Analysis.

Enhancing Operations with HANZO Automated Ordering

Complementing the cost analysis tool, HANZO Automated Ordering forecasts daily sales by leveraging data on weather patterns and recent purchasing trends. The AI system calculates appropriate order quantities and seamlessly integrates with the restaurant's existing ordering platform. By minimizing ordering time and errors due to unpredictability, this service contributes to reducing both psychological stress for staff and food waste.

You can find more information about HANZO Automated Ordering here: HANZO Automated Ordering.

Company Profiles

Kushikatsu Tanaka Holdings

• - Location: 5th Floor, Towa Higashi Gotanda Building, 1-7-6 Higashi Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
• - CEO: Yoshio Sakamoto
• - Established: March 2002
• - Business: Restaurant management, Franchise development, Systems development
• - Website: Kushikatsu Tanaka

Goals

• - Location: +SHIFT MITA 3F, 5-3-2 Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo
• - CEO: Suguru Sazaki
• - Established: July 2018
• - Business: Development, sales, and operation support of cloud services for the restaurant industry
• - Website: Goals