Product guide

How Elqar works

One page for the decision — why it's worth switching — and the day-to-day, for the people who'll actually use it.

10-minute setup 4 role levels Unlimited locations on Pro No credit card to start

Part 1 — Why Elqar

For owners and managers deciding whether this is worth adopting.

Built for restaurants · hotels · bars · cafés · catering · clinics

Spreadsheets and paper counts don't catch waste until it's already happened.

Elqar gives your team real-time visibility into every item, every location, and every supplier — so stock-outs, over-ordering, and margin loss get caught before they cost you money, not after.

Spreadsheets & paper counts

  • Stock-outs discovered after the fact
  • No record of who changed what, or when
  • Reorder points live in someone's head
  • One typo away from a wrong count

With Elqar

  • Alerts fire the moment stock crosses a threshold
  • Every movement logged with user and timestamp
  • Par levels set once, tracked automatically
  • One source of truth across every location

Real-time inventory

Every item, every location, live quantity on every receipt, issue, transfer, and wastage entry.

Purchase orders

Create POs, send to suppliers, receive in partial shipments. Inventory updates automatically.

Reports & analytics

Stock value, food cost %, top consumed items, wastage trends, reorder alerts.

Role-based access

Owner, Admin, Manager, Staff — granular permissions so staff can log stock without touching billing.

Full audit trail

Every movement logged with who, when, and how much. Built for accountability.

Instant alerts

Low stock and out-of-stock alerts the moment a threshold is crossed — not at end of week.

Recipe costing

Link recipes to inventory items — real-time food cost % and margin per dish as prices change.

Requisitions & handovers

Staff request stock from other departments; shift handovers keep the next team briefed.

CSV import

Already tracking inventory in a spreadsheet? Import it directly — no manual re-entry.

Also included:Stocktake countsWastage trackingExpiry alertsDepartmentsConsolidated view across locations8 languages

Free

$0 forever

1 location, 3 users, 50 items

Pro

$49 /month

5 locations, 20 users, unlimited items

Enterprise

Custom

Unlimited everything, SSO

elqar.com/dashboard

Good morning, Oscar

Here's your inventory overview for today.

45

Total Items

18

Low Stock

1

Pending Orders

5

Locations

Setup takes minutes, not days

Create an account, tell us what kind of business you run, and Elqar pre-configures locations to match.

elqar.com/register

Get started for free

Set up your organization and start managing inventory

Organization name

Grand Hotel & Suites

Your name

Jane Smith

Work email

jane@grandhotel.com

Password

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Create organization
elqar.com/onboarding
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What type of business are you?

We'll pre-configure locations to match your operation

Restaurant
Hotel
Bar
Café
Catering
Clinic
Locations get pre-filled based on your choice
9:41

Inventory

Chicken BreastIn stock
Olive Oil (5L)Low
Beef TenderloinOut

Works in any mobile browser

elqar.com/reports

Stock Value by Category

Proteins38%
Beverages26%
Dry Goods19%
Dairy17%

Free forever for a single outlet — no credit card.

Upgrade to Pro when you outgrow it. See full pricing.

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Part 2 — How staff use it

Day-to-day, for anyone recording stock movements or checking inventory.

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Sign in

One login per person. Your role decides what you can see and do — no complicated setup.

2

Check inventory

Search or browse by location. Status badges (In stock / Low / Out) tell you what needs attention at a glance.

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Record a movement

Receiving stock, issuing to a section, transferring between locations, logging wastage — one form, a few taps.

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Receive a purchase order

Mark what arrived against what was ordered. Partial deliveries are handled automatically.

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Respond to alerts

See what's low or out, acknowledge it, and reorder straight from the alert.

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Find anything fast

⌘K search jumps to any item, supplier, or purchase order in a couple of keystrokes.

Part 3 — How owners set it up

One-time setup, usually under 10 minutes.

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Add your locations

Kitchens, bars, storerooms, warehouses — however your operation is actually laid out.

2

Invite your team

Assign roles per person. Staff record movements; only Managers and above create purchase orders.

3

Add suppliers

One place for contacts, so purchase orders go out with the right details every time.

4

Set par levels

Define reorder points once — Elqar tells you when you're below them, you don't have to remember.

5

Add your branding

Logo and slogan show up when your team signs in — makes it feel like your system, not a generic tool.

Built with security in mind

Strict data isolation — every query is scoped to your organization. No cross-tenant access is possible, by design.

Full audit logging — every stock movement, order, and change is recorded with who, what, and when.

Role-based permissions — staff can log stock without ever touching billing, team, or settings.

Your data, exportable anytime — download a full export of your data from Settings whenever you want, no lock-in.

Hosted on Supabase infrastructure, EU region.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need training to use this?

No. Staff mainly need to record a movement or check a status badge — both take a couple of taps. The interface is built for people who aren't technical.

I already track inventory in a spreadsheet — can I bring that data in?

Yes. Settings → Data has a CSV import that maps your existing items straight into Elqar, so you're not starting from zero.

Does it work on a phone?

Yes, the whole app is responsive and works in any mobile browser — no app install required.

What happens if I outgrow the Free plan?

Upgrade to Pro any time — your data carries over, nothing is lost or needs re-entering. See full pricing.

Can different staff see different things?

Yes. Owner, Admin, Manager, and Staff roles each see only what's relevant to them — a line cook doesn't see billing, for example.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes, no lock-in contract. Cancel from Settings → Billing whenever you like.

What if someone forgets their password?

Self-serve reset from the login page — no need to wait on an admin to unlock the account.

Ready to see it on your own inventory?

No credit card required. Free plan available forever.

Setup in under 10 minutes