7-day outlook · Updated daily at 6:00am · Powered by historical trends, weather, and local event data
Normal prep — 68 covers expected
Slight uptick from good weather. Prep +5% vs. Monday.
Promo + warm weather = +22% covers. Pre-batch cocktail garnishes.
Strong Thursday — pre-weekend spike beginning. Protein-heavy prep.
PEAK DAY — food festival nearby driving +34% traffic. Max prep. All hands on deck.
Busiest day of week. Festival continues. Increase all proteins by 40% vs. avg Saturday.
Rain will dampen foot traffic slightly. Brunch-heavy day — egg and pastry prep priority.
Based on 7-day forecast, current stock levels, and par targets.
| Item | Current Stock | Week Forecast | Required Prep | Order Suggestion | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salmon Fillet | 8.0 lbs | 140 portions | 28 lbs | 20 lbs from US Foods | Recommended |
| Chicken Breast | 2.3 lbs | 120 portions | 18 lbs | 16 lbs from Sysco | Auto-ordered |
| Ground Beef | 14.5 lbs | 80 portions | 14 lbs | None needed | Sufficient |
| Pasta (fettuccine) | 3.2 lbs | 100 portions | 10 lbs | 8 lbs from US Foods | Recommended |
| Week | Forecasted Covers | Actual Covers | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7–13 | 548 | 531 | 96.9% |
| Apr 14–20 | 612 | 598 | 97.7% |
| Apr 21–27 | 579 | 562 | 97.1% |
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