Running a successful multi-unit restaurant operation takes more than great food and friendly service. It takes visibility into your spending, your suppliers, your savings, and your performance across every location. The best decisions start with the right data, but even more importantly, the right actionable insights for multi-unit restaurants.
Because data alone doesn’t drive growth, acting on it does.
“Actionable insights” are data points that tell a story—one that prompts you to make a decision or take a specific action. For example:
- A report showing ingredient price fluctuations isn’t just data; it’s an opportunity to adjust your menu pricing.
- A rebate dashboard showing missed opportunities isn’t just a number; it’s a chance to enroll in new savings programs.
- A category spend trend isn’t just visibility; it’s direction for your next negotiation strategy.
For multi-unit operators managing dozens (or hundreds) of locations, actionable insights transform complexity into clarity. Instead of manually combing through spreadsheets or disconnected systems, your teams can see everything that matters in one place.
That’s where Launchpad comes in.
How Launchpad Delivers Actionable Insights for Multi-Unit Restaurants
Launchpad is like the digital command center for Buyers Edge Platform, giving you access to the programs, savings, and visibility that help your brand thrive.
Recently redesigned for an even smarter experience, Launchpad now helps multi-unit restaurant leaders instantly access and act on the information that drives profit, efficiency, and control.
Here’s how Launchpad empowers your operation with actionable insights:
1. See the Big Picture — and Every Detail
When you log into Launchpad, you get a real snapshot of how your operation is performing. Right from the dashboard, you can check:
- How much your lifetime savings have grown across every location
- Which categories are driving the biggest impact or rebates
- How your spend is trending year over year, including inflation shifts
The layout is easy on the eyes and built for speed, so you can move quickly between insights. It’s simple to spot what’s working, where you might be overspending, and where the next opportunity lies—all in one place.
Ask yourself: Do your teams spend hours gathering data before they can even start strategizing? Launchpad eliminates that lag by putting insight front and center.
2. Turn Visibility into Value
Seeing your data is one thing. Acting on it is another.
AI-driven Switch-and-Save recommendations identify better purchasing options that protect your margins without sacrificing quality. With each recommendation, you can make quick, confident choices that improve cost control.
For multi-unit restaurants managing thousands of SKUs, these insights can mean the difference between reactive cost cutting and proactive margin growth.
Example: If your poultry spend jumps 7% quarter-over-quarter, Launchpad can help you identify whether it’s due to market inflation, product mix, or missed contract compliance — and then guide your next move.
3. Discover Savings Beyond Broadline
Food may be your biggest expense, but it’s not your only one.
Restaurant teams spend so much time managing food costs that it’s easy to miss other savings hiding in plain sight. Launchpad makes those easier to find with its Beyond Broadline Programs, giving you visibility into categories like:
- Linens and uniforms
- Cleaning and sanitation supplies
- Kitchen equipment and maintenance
- Office technology and operations services
All it takes is a few clicks to explore programs, see how much you could save, and sign up right inside Launchpad.
These insights help procurement leaders move beyond food cost management and capture efficiency in every operational area.
4. Know Exactly Who to Call
Data is powerful — but partnership is priceless.
Each Launchpad dashboard now features your Client Manager’s contact card right on screen, making collaboration easier than ever. Your expert advisor is only one click away to help you interpret data, optimize contracts, or explore new programs.
Because actionable insights become truly impactful when they’re paired with industry expertise.
5. Prove ROI Across Every Location
When you have a full picture of your data, you can finally show the results of your decisions.
With Launchpad, you can keep an eye on your Lifetime Savings as they build in real time. You’ll see how every sourcing decision, supplier change, and rebate program adds up. Over time, those numbers tell a clear story—one your team can trust. And when it’s time to share results with leadership or investors, you’ll have real proof of the impact your strategy is making.
Turning Insights Into Strategy
Multi-unit restaurants face unique challenges: complex supplier networks, decentralized purchasing, and constant pressure to improve margins. That’s why transforming raw data into actionable insights isn’t just helpful — it’s essential.
Here’s how leading operators use platforms like Launchpad to strengthen performance across their entire portfolio:
- Standardize Reporting: Eliminate inconsistencies across locations by using centralized dashboards and shared data definitions.
- Automate Price Verification: Ensure every invoice matches contracted pricing to avoid margin erosion.
- Track Program Utilization: See which rebate programs are being underused and where new opportunities exist.
- Evaluate Vendor Performance: Compare category spend, fulfillment rates, and delivery accuracy by distributor.
- Leverage Benchmarking: Compare your KPIs against industry averages to identify gaps and opportunities.
Each of these actions starts with a single foundation: clear, actionable insights for multi-unit restaurants.
Why Actionable Insights Drive Better Decision-Making
When you’re overseeing multiple restaurant locations, you don’t have time to sift through static reports. You need tools that translate information into impact.
Actionable insights allow you to:
- Identify risks early (before they affect profitability)
- Accelerate decision-making across teams
- Ensure accountability across procurement and operations
- Measure what matters — not just what’s easy to track
- Continuously improve by learning from real data, not guesswork
In short, actionable insights bridge the gap between information and execution. They empower leaders to move faster, smarter, and more strategically.
Turning Insights Into Impact with Consolidated Concepts
Our experts help multi-unit operators translate analytics into real operational improvements — from category optimization to custom contracts and produce management.
With our end-to-end visibility, operators can:
- Reduce indirect spend and supplier redundancy
- Strengthen contract compliance
- Identify underperforming categories
- Capture missed rebate opportunities
- Drive efficiency across every business unit
Because actionable insights only create value when they’re applied strategically — and that’s where Consolidated Concepts helps you connect the dots.
Ready to Turn Your Data Into Action?
If your current reporting tools only show you what happened, it’s time for a solution that shows you what to do next.
Launchpad brings together your data, your programs, and your people in one streamlined platform — empowering your team with the actionable insights multi-unit restaurants need to control costs, strengthen supplier relationships, and grow profitably.
See your savings, supplier performance, and program opportunities in one place — and turn your visibility into value.
Log in to Launchpad today to explore the new experience or connect with Consolidated Concepts to see how actionable insights can reshape your multi-unit strategy.
