Streamlining Dough Forecasting with ClearCOGS
Background
Blue Square Pizza, located in Hopkinton, MA, is known for its elevated sourdough pizzas, offering a variety of Detroit, Chicago, and New York-style pies. As they expand operations and fine-tune their back-of-house processes, managing ingredient preparation, especially dough, has become critical to their success.
Challenge
Owner Troy Sproul faced difficulties in accurately forecasting dough needs, resulting in over-prepping and wasted resources. As Blue Square Pizza grows and prepares to open a second location, it became clear that their current systems were not scalable. Troy needed a solution that would help eliminate waste while allowing his team to maintain the high-quality standards that their customers love.
Solution
ClearCOGS provided Blue Square Pizza with a customizable dough forecasting tool that integrated seamlessly with their existing Toast POS system. By pulling historical sales data, ClearCOGS was able to deliver precise, real-time forecasting that helped the team better manage their dough preparation. Troy has already seen improvements in reducing waste, particularly with their popular Grandma and Chicago-style doughs.
“Implementing ClearCOGS was an effortless experience. The setup was straightforward, and the team at ClearCOGS provided exceptional support and resources, making it easy to customize the solution to our specific needs.”
Troy Sproul, Owner of Blue Square Pizza
Results
While Blue Square Pizza is still in the early stages of fully implementing ClearCOGS for all ingredients, they’ve already experienced notable reductions in waste. The straightforward setup and ongoing support from the ClearCOGS team have empowered Troy and his staff to confidently scale operations as they prepare for a second location this winter.
“Their product has not only streamlined our operations but also empowered us to scale confidently. The seamless integration with Toast was a significant advantage, enhancing our efficiency across the board.”
Troy Sproul, Owner of Blue Square Pizza
By continuing to integrate ClearCOGS into other parts of their operations, Blue Square Pizza expects to see further improvements in cost management and efficiency as they grow.
For more information on Blue Square Pizza, visit their website.
