✦What's New
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Every feature here came from a real conversation with a restaurant operator. No roadmap theater — just stuff that helps you run a more profitable kitchen.
Week of June 8
Sysco order guides import as-is
Export your order guide or purchase history from Sysco Shop and upload it straight to DishCost. The import recognizes columns, pack sizes (including fl oz, #10 cans, and bulk packets), and prices automatically. US Foods and other distributor CSVs work the same way: DishCost detects the standard columns, and you can map anything unusual by hand once and it stays mapped. Available on every Pro account, no distributor partnership needed.
Week of June 1
Calculator recipes now carry into signup
When you save a recipe from a calculator, DishCost now brings the ingredient list into the app after signup so you can review and save instead of rebuilding it by hand.
First recipe reveal is easier to reach
After saving your first recipe, DishCost now takes you straight to the food cost reveal even if you came back to the form later. Your first margin check is harder to miss.
Week of May 18
Guided first-recipe walkthrough
New restaurants now get a guided start: pick your cuisine, we seed your pantry with the right ingredients and US prices, then walk you through costing your first dish and reveal your food cost % against the industry benchmark.
Week of April 27
Search the starter ingredient library
Find common ingredients faster when adding them to a recipe or browsing the starter library. Search by ingredient, category, or unit, then select the matches you need.
Week of April 20
Import prices straight from your distributor
Upload your distributor's order guide CSV and DishCost reads SKU, description, and pack-size pricing, then keeps your ingredient prices fresh on every re-upload. No more typing.
Add ingredients without leaving the recipe
Build a recipe even when your ingredient library is empty. Pick from the starter library or add a custom entry right from the recipe page. Single selections drop straight into a new ingredient row.
Browse common ingredients any time
Keep seeding your ingredient library with curated staples even after you've added a few. A new Browse common button opens the starter picker any time and automatically hides ingredients you already have.
Week of April 13
Recipe unit conversion
Enter recipe quantities in cooking units (tbsp, tsp, cup, oz) even when ingredients are priced in bulk units (lb, gal, bunch). No more mental math for portion sizes.
Week of March 23
Bulk ingredient import from CSV
Upload a CSV to add new ingredients or update prices in bulk. Download the template, fill in your supplier prices, and import, instead of updating prices one by one.
Target food cost % and suggested pricing
Set a target food cost % per recipe and instantly see a recommended menu price. Food cost badges now turn green, amber, or red based on your own targets, with AI-powered pricing advice for Pro users.
Sign in with email and password
You can now create an account with your email and password if you'd rather not use a Google account.
Week of March 16
Recipe nutrition calculator
A free tool that estimates calories, protein, fat, and carbs for any recipe. Useful for menu labeling or health-conscious menus.
Menu engineering
See which dishes make you money and which don't. Classify every recipe by profitability and popularity, then decide what to promote, reprice, or cut.
Starter ingredient library
New accounts start with common ingredients already loaded. Less data entry, faster time to your first food cost number.
Sub-recipes (prep items)
Create prep items like sauces, doughs, and stocks once, then use them across multiple recipes. Your costs stay accurate automatically.
Week of March 9
Price change alerts
Get notified when an ingredient price changes beyond your threshold. Know about it before it shows up on your P&L.
Recipe scaling
Scale any recipe up or down: 2x for a busy Saturday, 0.5x for a tasting. Quantities adjust, cost per serving stays accurate.
Search and filter
Find any ingredient or recipe by typing a few letters. Filter by name, category, or cost range. Helpful once your lists grow past a few dozen items.