Recipe management & calculation

BarBrain ensures that food and beverages are calculated correctly, profitable, and ready to serve. This gives you full control from calculation to the kitchen.

Gain control over expenses – for higher profits

BarBrain shows you where costs arise and how margins develop—clearly, comprehensibly, and without additional effort. This is how digital recipe calculation works.

All recipes in one place

With BarBrain, you can manage all your food and beverage recipes in one central location.

Keeping an eye on margins and costs

We show at a glance how costs and margins per prescription are developing.

cost of goods sold

Calculate the cost of goods sold based on actual quantities, prices, and recipes.

Transparent evaluation

Receive clear reports on costs, consumption, and deviations.

Versioning & approvals

Maintain recipes in one place and share them with all departments—from the kitchen to finance.

Ingredients & Allergens

Document ingredients and allergens clearly and consistently for each ingredient.

Our functions

Digital and printable prescriptions

  • Give chefs instant access to recipes and preparation steps—on desktop or mobile devices
  • Download recipes or print them out for kitchen stations without messing up the layout.

Basic & preparatory recipes

  • Create prepared dishes, semi-prepared or preparatory recipes (e.g., sauces, doughs, marinades), and recipes that cannot be stored in one central location.
  • Recipes are directly linked to ingredients, so changes are automatically taken into account.
  • Assign recipes to specific brands, menus, or locations

How to get started with BarBrain

Getting started with BarBrain is quick and easy. In just a few steps, you can digitize your inventory and make the entire process more efficient.

01

Book a demo

Schedule a free demo where we'll introduce you to BarBrain and find out if we can simplify your inventory.

A person is sitting at a table in a bar and arranges a demo call with BarBrain on his iPad.
02

Account setup

After we have found out how BarBrain can simplify your inventory, it's time to set it up. You can do this yourself at any time - otherwise our team will be happy to help you with the setup!

A person does his BarBrain account set-up in his bar.
03

Start with the calculation

Now you're ready to go and will have a better overview of your actual costs, expenses, and margins from now on.

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Decorative curved line used in BarBrain website design
Decorative curved line used in BarBrain website design

L'Osteria x BarBrain

Take a look at how L'Osteria uses our software and saves time every month.

See how L'Osteria uses our software and saves time every month.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

How do I get started with BarBrain?

To get started with BarBrain, you can book a demo with us at any time. We will then work with you to find the right setup and go through all the important points with you so that you can carry out your next inventory with BarBrain.

For which companies is BarBrain suitable?

BarBrain is ideal for all hospitality businesses, including bars, restaurants, nightclubs and hotels - regardless of size. It is suitable for both owner-operated individual businesses and large chains with multiple locations.

How many users can use the app at the same time?

BarBrain allows multiple users to work in the app at the same time. You can invite your colleagues to work in parallel on different locations or tasks.

Is there a free trial period?

Yes, BarBrain offers a 30-day free trial period during which you can try out all the app's functions without any restrictions.

How much does it cost to use BarBrain?

The cost of using BarBrain depends on the number of locations and the specific requirements of your business.

Is BarBrain able to manage multiple locations?

Yes, you can manage multiple locations in the app and carry out a separate inventory for each location. This is particularly useful for businesses with several branches or locations.

Is BarBrain available on mobile devices?

Yes, BarBrain is available as an app for both Android and iOS devices. There is also a web app that you can use via your browser.