Optimum Control

What Optimum Control is

Optimum Control is a restaurant inventory management suite with tools for Windows-based desktop devices and mobile access. Its OC Pro offering supports inventory counts for all stock or selected ingredients, menu engineering to identify dishes performing well or needing improvement, and ordering guided by par levels, forecasting, and reminders. The suite includes options for different operating models: OC Enterprise is built for multi-unit chains, while OC Premier is designed for leisure and entertainment centers managing inventory across outlets.

OC Enterprise provides centralized recipe management and cloud-based reporting that can be accessed wherever there is an internet connection. OC Premier supports stock requisitions and transfers between centers. Optimum Control 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 can restrict users to no access, read-only, update-not-create, or full access. Every subscription includes support, and the company says it tries 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.

Who it suits

Optimum Control suits restaurants that want inventory counts, ordering guidance, and menu engineering, as well as chains needing centralized recipes and cloud reporting. OC Premier is aimed at leisure and entertainment centers that manage stock across multiple outlets.

Limits

Evaluation Mode lasts 30 days before registration. OC Pro and OC Enterprise each include a $250 setup fee; OC Premier has a $1,000 setup fee and includes 5 revenue centers, 3 workstations, and SQL Express database software.

Getting started

1. Visit the Tracrite website.
2. Choose the relevant subscription: OC Mobile, OC Pro, OC Enterprise, or OC Premier.
3. Use Evaluation Mode for the first 30 days before registration.
4. Use the Windows-based desktop software; the listed platforms also include Android and iOS.

Verdict

Optimum Control is a fit for restaurants and multi-outlet operators that need inventory workflows, with separate offerings for chains and entertainment venues. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan or do not want the listed setup fees for OC Pro, Enterprise, or Premier.