Optimum Control
Optimum Control is a restaurant inventory management suite for Windows-based desktop devices, with versions for different kinds of operations.
What Optimum Control is
Optimum Control is a restaurant inventory management suite for Windows-based desktop devices, with versions for different kinds of operations. OC Pro supports full or ingredient-specific inventory counts, menu engineering to identify dishes that perform well or need improvement, and ordering workflows using par levels, forecasts and reminders. OC Enterprise is built for multi-unit chains, with centralized recipe management and cloud-based reporting available over an internet connection. OC Premier supports multiple inventories across leisure and entertainment venues, including stock requisitions and transfers between centers. The suite integrates with POS, accounting and rebate processing systems; listed connections include Aloha, TouchBistro, QuickBooks Desktop, Sysco, US Foods and Notch. User accounts can have role-based access ranging from no access to full access. Subscriptions include support, and an Evaluation Mode is available for the first 30 days. Plans include OC Mobile at $25 a month, OC Pro at $150 a month, OC Enterprise at $180 a month, and OC Premier at $300 a month. Setup fees apply to some plans.
Good
- Supports full or targeted ingredient inventory counts.
- Menu engineering helps identify dishes for improvement.
- Ordering uses par levels, forecasting and reminders.
- Integrates with POS, accounting and rebate systems.
- Subscriptions include support and a 30-day Evaluation Mode.
Watch out
- No free plan is listed.
- OC Pro costs $150 a month.
- OC Pro and Enterprise include a $250 setup fee.
- Premier costs $300 a month and has a $1,000 setup fee.
Who it suits
Optimum Control suits restaurants and hospitality operators that need inventory counts, menu analysis or ordering workflows. OC Enterprise is aimed at multi-unit chains, while OC Premier is designed for leisure and entertainment centers with multiple outlets.
Verdict
Optimum Control combines inventory, menu engineering and ordering tools, with separate options for chains and multi-outlet venues. Review the applicable plan price and setup fee before choosing a subscription.
Plans and prices
From Optimum Control's own pricing page, checked 1 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| OC Mobile | $25 a month | $25 / month |
| OC Pro | $150 a month | includes OC Mobile · $250 setup fee · $150 / month |
| OC Enterprise | $180 a month | includes OC Mobile · $250 setup fee · $180 / month |
| OC Premier | $300 a month | $1,000 setup fee · 5 revenue centers · 3 workstations · SQL Express database software · $300 / month |
The facts
Each one read from Optimum Control's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Cancellation
- For month-to-month subscriptions, the first month is refundable within 30 days of the original purchase if the customer is not satisfied.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Enterprise access
- OC Enterprise reporting and recipe management are accessible from anywhere with an internet connection.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Enterprise audience
- OC Enterprise is purpose-built for multi-unit chains with centralized recipe management and cloud-based reporting.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Optimum Control integrates with POS, accounting and rebate processing systems.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Inventory counts
- OC Pro supports counting all inventory or selecting specific ingredients through targeted inventories.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Menu engineering
- OC Pro provides menu engineering to identify high-performing dishes and dishes needing improvement.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Named integrations
- Listed integrations include Aloha, TouchBistro, QuickBooks Desktop, Sysco, US Foods and Notch.checked 1 Oct 2026
- OC Pro
- OC Pro provides restaurant inventory management software intended to simplify inventory processes, lower food cost and improve profitability.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Ordering
- OC Pro uses par levels, forecasting and reminders to streamline inventory ordering.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Premier audience
- OC Premier is designed to manage multiple inventories across outlets in leisure and entertainment centers.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Premier transfers
- OC Premier supports requisitioning stock and transferring inventory between centers.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Optimum Control is a suite of restaurant inventory management tools for Windows-based desktop devices.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Security
- Optimum Control supports user names, passwords and role-based access levels including no access, read-only, update-not-create and full access.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Support
- Every Optimum Control subscription includes support, and the company says it tries to answer enquiries within 24 hours on business days.checked 1 Oct 2026
Money
- Trial
- The software can run in Evaluation Mode for the first 30 days before registration.checked 1 Oct 2026
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