Optimum Control
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What it is
Optimum Control is a suite of restaurant inventory management tools for Windows-based desktop devices, with options for restaurants, multi-unit chains, and leisure or entertainment centers. OC Pro supports full or targeted inventory counts, menu engineering to identify dishes that perform well or need improvement, and ordering guided by par levels, forecasts, and reminders. OC Enterprise is designed for multi-unit chains, with centralized recipe management and cloud-based reporting accessible over the internet. OC Premier handles multiple inventories across outlets and supports stock requisitions and transfers between centers. The suite integrates with POS, accounting, and rebate processing systems; named integrations include Aloha, TouchBistro, QuickBooks Desktop, Sysco, US Foods, and Notch. Usernames, passwords, and role-based access levels range from no access to full access. Subscriptions include support, and the company says it aims to answer enquiries within 24 hours on business days. Evaluation Mode is available for the first 30 days before registration. Plans include OC Mobile at $25 a month, OC Pro at $150 a month, OC Enterprise at $180 a month, and OC Premier at $300 a month.
Spec sheet
- Purpose
- Optimum Control is a suite of restaurant inventory management tools for Windows-based desktop devices.Read 1 Oct 2026 · tracrite.net
- Trial
- The software can run in Evaluation Mode for the first 30 days before registration.Read 1 Oct 2026 · tracrite.net
- Integrations
- Optimum Control integrates with POS, accounting and rebate processing systems.Read 1 Oct 2026 · tracrite.net
- Security
- Optimum Control supports user names, passwords and role-based access levels including no access, read-only, update-not-create and full access.Read 1 Oct 2026 · tracrite.net
- Support
- Every Optimum Control subscription includes support, and the company says it tries to answer enquiries within 24 hours on business days.Read 1 Oct 2026 · tracrite.net
- Cancellation
- For month-to-month subscriptions, the first month is refundable within 30 days of the original purchase if the customer is not satisfied.Read 1 Oct 2026 · tracrite.net
- Enterprise access
- OC Enterprise reporting and recipe management are accessible from anywhere with an internet connection.Read 1 Oct 2026 · tracrite.net
- Enterprise audience
- OC Enterprise is purpose-built for multi-unit chains with centralized recipe management and cloud-based reporting.Read 1 Oct 2026 · tracrite.net
- Inventory counts
- OC Pro supports counting all inventory or selecting specific ingredients through targeted inventories.Read 1 Oct 2026 · tracrite.net
- Menu engineering
- OC Pro provides menu engineering to identify high-performing dishes and dishes needing improvement.Read 1 Oct 2026 · tracrite.net
- Named integrations
- Listed integrations include Aloha, TouchBistro, QuickBooks Desktop, Sysco, US Foods and Notch.Read 1 Oct 2026 · tracrite.net
- OC Pro
- OC Pro provides restaurant inventory management software intended to simplify inventory processes, lower food cost and improve profitability.Read 1 Oct 2026 · tracrite.net
- Ordering
- OC Pro uses par levels, forecasting and reminders to streamline inventory ordering.Read 1 Oct 2026 · tracrite.net
- Premier audience
- OC Premier is designed to manage multiple inventories across outlets in leisure and entertainment centers.Read 1 Oct 2026 · tracrite.net
- Premier transfers
- OC Premier supports requisitioning stock and transferring inventory between centers.Read 1 Oct 2026 · tracrite.net
Plans and prices
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Supports full and targeted inventory counts
- Ordering uses par levels and forecasting
- Enterprise offers centralized recipes and cloud reporting
- Named POS, accounting, and rebate integrations
- Subscriptions include support
Limits
- OC Pro and Enterprise each have a $250 setup fee
- OC Premier has a $1,000 setup fee
Who it suits
It suits restaurants that need inventory counts, ordering support, and menu engineering, as well as chains or leisure venues managing stock across locations. Integrations and role-based access may also suit teams using shared operational systems.
Verdict
Optimum Control offers distinct inventory workflows for restaurants, chains, and multi-outlet leisure venues. Compare the monthly plan prices and setup fees, and note the initial 30-day Evaluation Mode precedes registration.
Where Specifiction places it
- Restaurant Recipe Costing Software#14 of 287.8