From Reports to Real Intelligence
Four dimensions of insight. One complete picture of your business.
The Problem with Traditional BI
Most tools show you what happened. Not why. Not how you compare. Not what to do next.
Reactive, Not Proactive
You discover problems at month-end when they're already expensive to fix. No early warnings, no predictive signals.
No Market Context
You don't know how you compare to competitors, what the market is doing, or whether your performance is good or bad relative to peers.
No Recommended Actions
Even when you see a problem, the system doesn't tell you what to do about it. You're left to figure out the next steps on your own.
Four Dimensions. One Complete View.
Each dimension builds on the last. Together, they tell the whole story.
Internal Actuals
What Happened?
This is where most tools stop. Traditional BI platforms show you sales, labor, covers, voids, and waste from your POS, payroll, and inventory systems. But they only tell you what happened in the past—with no context, no comparison, and no prediction.
Examples:
- •Daily sales by location and daypart
- •Labor hours and costs from payroll
- •Inventory usage and waste reports
- •Cover counts and average check
- •Void and comp tracking
Actual vs Plan
What Should Have Happened?
Layer in your budgets, forecasts, and targets. Now you can see variance—are you ahead or behind plan? This adds planning context, but still no market intelligence or predictive power.
Examples:
- •Budget vs actual sales variance
- •Labor cost % against targets
- •Food cost variance by period
- •Location-level performance to plan
- •Forecast accuracy tracking
Market & Competitors
How Do We Compare?
Add benchmarks, peer groups, and competitive intelligence. See how your performance stacks up against similar restaurants in your category and region. Understand market context, not just internal metrics.
Examples:
- •Sales per square foot vs peer group
- •Labor cost % compared to benchmarks
- •Competitor pricing and promotions
- •Category and territory trends
- •Market share and positioning
AI Foresight & Actions
What Will Happen Next, and What Should We Do?
The final dimension: predictions, alerts, and AI-generated recommendations. Sundae's multi-agent AI forecasts outcomes, flags anomalies before they escalate, and tells you exactly what action to take.
Examples:
- •Predicted sales and demand forecasts
- •Proactive alerts for labor cost spikes
- •AI-recommended menu pricing changes
- •Staffing optimization suggestions
- •Anomaly detection and root cause analysis
What 4D Intelligence Looks Like
Proactive alerts. Clear recommendations. Actions you can take today.
Labor Cost Alert
Downtown LocationLabor cost is 12% above benchmark for similar restaurants. Recommended action: Review scheduling efficiency and consider staffing adjustment.
Sales Opportunity
Airport LocationSales trending 8% above forecast. Weather and local events suggest continued strong demand. Recommended action: Increase inventory orders.
Competitor Alert
Market AreaMajor competitor launched 20% off promotion. Your traffic is down 5% this week. Recommended action: Consider limited-time offer or targeted marketing.
The Impact on Your Business
Outcomes that actually move the needle
Higher Margins and Revenue Quality
Catch margin erosion early, optimize pricing, and reduce waste before it impacts the P&L.
Faster, More Confident Decisions
No more waiting for monthly reports. Get real-time intelligence and act on issues as they emerge.
Less Firefighting, More Proactive Leadership
Move from reactive management to strategic planning with predictive signals and early warnings.
Stronger Competitive Position
Understand your market context, benchmark against peers, and respond to competitor moves in real-time.
How It Works
AI-powered analysis at every layer of your operations
Unified Data Layer
Scout integrates 25+ systems—POS, labor, inventory, budgets, and external data sources—into one intelligent foundation.
Multi-Agent AI Engine
Specialized AI agents analyze patterns, detect anomalies, forecast outcomes, and generate recommendations across all four dimensions.
Actionable Intelligence
Canvas dashboards, Nexus natural language queries, and proactive alerts deliver insights when and where you need them.