We’ve partnered with meez, the industry-leading recipe management platform, to bring Hillcrest customers a powerful new tool: PrepIQ. Now you can manage recipes, track costs, and gain margin visibility before service begins, all with Hillcrest ingredient data built in.
With copy + paste recipe imports, over 2,500 ingredients pre-populated with yields and conversions, and a cook-friendly interface including scaling and step-by-step training, PrepIQ is fast to roll out (4-6 weeks!), simple to use, and designed for kitchens looking to harness the data in their recipes.
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Live Food Costing
Pull current Hillcrest pricing into every recipe so you can understand your margins and make proactive adjustments.
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Automated Invoice Processing
Say goodbye to spreadsheets and data errors. Get real-time cost updates as soon as your Hillcrest invoices are uploaded—and easily pull in invoice data from your other vendors as well.
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Team Training Tools
Transform your recipes into visual, step-by-step guides. Add images, videos, and prep notes so your team can learn faster, waste less, and deliver consistent results.
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Nutrition & Allergen Labels
Link your recipes to the USDA database, instantly generate accurate nutrition labels and calorie counts, plus auto-tags allergens to stay compliant
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Smart Recipe Management
Account for yield loss, trim waste, conversions, and portion sizing so your recipes aren’t just stored – they’re accurate, dynamic, and ready to execute.
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Menu Engineering & Analytics
Access performance data at the recipe and menu level so you can identify stars, dogs, and margin killers. Test price changes and build a more profitable menu, fast.
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Built-In Conversions & Scaling
Need to prep for 12 covers instead of 8? Convert units, scale yields, and adjust portion sizes in seconds, while maintaining consistency..
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Multi-Unit Visibility
PrepIQ ensures operational consistency and gives culinary leadership visibility into menu performance across every concept or unit.
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Inventory Tracking
Count any ingredient or prep recipe in any unit of measurement, without complicated setup.Get you total visibility into your on-hand inventory (Available as an add-on)
Manage Your Kitchen From One Powerful Platform
Hillcrest PrepIQ, powered by meez, gives operators complete control over recipe costing, menu analytics, and team training, all from a single, intuitive recipe management system.
Whether you run one restaurant or multiple locations, PrepIQ automates complex tasks, connects your Hillcrest pricing and invoices, and simplifies critical workflows like recipe scaling, food cost tracking, team training, and menu engineering, helping you save time and maximize profitability before service even begins.