Know Now. Act Fast. Stay Ahead.
Near real-time operational intelligence with predictive alerts. Connect your systems and get the clarity to manage your operation in the moment — not at end-of-day.
Includes everything from Report tier, plus operational speed. 2-4 hour refresh cycles. Predictive forecasting. Proactive recommendations.
What is Sundae Core?
Sundae Core is your real-time operational intelligence layer — built for operators who can't wait for end-of-day reports. Whether you're managing 10 locations or 100+, Core gives you the speed to see what's happening now, understand why it matters, and get recommended actions before problems escalate.
Intelligence That Predicts
Not dashboards that update. Get alerts before problems become expensive with AI recommendations for immediate action.
Built for Multi-Location
Unified view across all locations with portfolio-level insights and location-level detail.
Scales Infinitely
From 10 to 1,000+ locations. Core Lite, Core Pro, or Enterprise — scale as you grow.
CHOOSE YOUR TIER
Three Tiers for Every Scale
From growing operations to global enterprises. Pick your speed.
Core Lite
Real-Time Intelligence for 1-10 Locations
Perfect for restaurant groups scaling from single-location to multi-location operations.
Core Pro
Optimized for 10-50 Location Portfolios
For established multi-location operators who need faster refresh cycles and advanced forecasting.
Enterprise
Built for 100+ Locations or Enterprise Features
For large-scale operations or any organization requiring enterprise features regardless of scale.
The 4D Intelligence Model (Core Tier)
Core delivers: All 4D Expanded
What Happened
✓✓✓ Real-TimeComplete operational truth, updated every 2-4 hours. Near real-time visibility for same-shift interventions.
Plan vs. Actual
✓✓✓ Real-TimeReal-time budget variance tracking. Flash reporting for finance teams. Week-to-date and month-to-date visibility.
Market Context
✓✓✓ ExpandedFull benchmarking suite (30+ metrics). Portfolio comparisons. Identify best and worst performers. Competitive context via Watchtower.
What's Next
✓✓✓ Expanded14-30 day forecasting. Proactive alerts before problems escalate. AI recommendations with confidence scores. Predictive scheduling.
Connect All Your Systems
Core integrates with 50+ POS systems and all major operational platforms
POS Systems
Square, Toast, Lightspeed, Revel, NCR, Oracle Micros, 50+ more
Labor/Workforce
7shifts, HotSchedules, Deputy, When I Work
Inventory
MarketMan, BlueCart, Food-X
Accounting
QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite
Reservations
OpenTable, Resy, SevenRooms
Marketing
Mailchimp, HubSpot, Facebook Ads
Add Modules for Specialized Intelligence
Enhance Core with focused modules for your specific operational challenges
Labor Intelligence
Real-time schedule optimization, predictive labor demand
Inventory Intelligence
Real-time waste tracking, automated par levels
Purchasing Intelligence
Real-time price optimization, vendor comparison
Marketing Intelligence
Real-time campaign tracking, CAC monitoring
Reservations Intelligence
Real-time booking patterns, table optimization
Core + Watchtower = Complete Intelligence
Core answers: "How are WE performing RIGHT NOW?"
Watchtower answers: "What's HAPPENING in the MARKET?"
Combine Core's real-time internal intelligence with Watchtower's external market intelligence: Your real-time sales + competitor pricing. Your labor trends + local events. Your guest counts + market demand shifts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between Core Lite and Core Pro?
Core Lite: 4-hour refresh, 600 base AI credits, 30 dashboards, single POS. Core Pro: 2-hour refresh, 1,200 base AI credits, 75 dashboards, multi-POS support.
Can I upgrade from Report to Core?
Yes! All historical data is preserved. Seamless transition with no data loss.
Do I need Core if I only have 5 locations?
Not required, but recommended if you need operational speed (2-4 hour refresh). Report tier works great for 1-10 locations if daily reports are sufficient.
Can Core handle multiple POS systems?
Core Pro and Enterprise support multi-POS environments. Core Lite supports single POS across all locations.
Can I use Core with Watchtower?
Yes! Highly recommended. Core provides internal intelligence, Watchtower adds external market intelligence for complete visibility.
Can I use Core with Modules?
Yes! All 5 specialized modules work with Core to deepen intelligence in specific operational areas.