Before Base, we were guessing. Food cost was unclear. Prices drifted. Portions changed. Bills surprised us. Cash was tight at month-end. In 14 days we got what every restaurant wants: clear numbers we trust. Now we know cost per item, use a pricebook with fixed portions, buy smarter, do a quick inventory, and follow a one-page weekly scorecard. Result: clear profit, steady margins, less waste, and cash we can plan.