ArrowStream Central Restaurant Supply Chain Management Software

Designed for Foodservice Operators Chain Restaurants Purchasing Groups Convenience Stores Direct to Consumer Hospitality Schools & Colleges

Streamline operations, optimize profitability, and mitigate supply and price risks with a single platform that turns complex supply chain data into clear guidance for buying, procurement, and distribution teams.

ArrowStream Central consolidates location, supplier, and product data to give operators real-time visibility, actionable analytics, and the tools to make smarter buying and inventory decisions. Foodservice operators of all types can integrate pricing, contract, and inventory visibility to reduce waste and outages.

Trusted by leading brands

Visibility that powers your entire supply chain

Empower your team to spot issues early and identify opportunities faster with:

Clear, intuitive dashboards
Customizable reports built around your priorities
Targeted analytics to surface trends quickly
Actionable insights for confident decision-making

With a centralized data-based platform, foodservice operators of all types can drive more informed, effective collaboration with distributors and manufacturers.

Supported by industry data at enterprise scale

Operator locations

100 K+

Unique products

0 M

in Food Spend

$ 10 B

Why Restaurant Operators need advanced supply chain software

The modern foodservice industry faces increasing complexities that demand sophisticated solutions. Without advanced software, operators often struggle with:

Rising food & ingredient costs

Fluctuating commodity prices and a lack of real-time cost visibility can significantly impact profitability.

Supply chain disruptions

Unforeseen events, from weather to global challenges, can lead to stockouts, substitutions, and delivery delays, impacting operational continuity.

Pricing inconsistencies

Manual processes and disjointed communication between operators, distributors, and suppliers often lead to hundreds of thousands of dollars in pricing discrepancies and overcharges.

Manual processes

Relying on spreadsheets, emails, and phone calls for critical supply chain tasks is time-consuming, error-prone, and hinders efficiency.

How ArrowStream helps restaurant operators

ArrowStream Central delivers proven benefits tailored to restaurant challenges.

Make smarter, data-driven buying decisions

Complex supply chain data is cleansed, converted, and consolidated into a central database, enabling operators to easily analyze trends, mitigate risks, and improve overall margins.

Increase pricing accuracy

Achieve unparalleled pricing accuracy by centralizing contract management and meticulously comparing invoice data against contracted terms. Our platform empowers you to catch pricing errors before they impact margins.

Protect supply from disruptions

Gain critical visibility into distributor inventory levels and proactively manage around potential stock-outs and substitutions. Easily connect with new suppliers to source new or substitute products.

Maintain consistent product quality

Track quality and service incidents at the store level and resolve supplier or distributor issues more quickly.

Strengthen supplier & vendor partnerships

Easily discover new suppliers, track performance, and approach your network strategically.

Maximize ROI on food promotions

Monitor live data trends to right-size inventory for in store promotions and LTOs, giving you the confidence to launch campaigns that drive revenue without excess stock.

Mitigate price volatility & margin risks

Protect against market changes with expert analysis, price forecasting, and AI-driven insights.

Why ArrowStream Supply Chain Software stands out

ArrowStream is the leading foodservice cloud platform, connecting restaurants, manufacturers, and distributors into a single, integrated network. It is purpose-built for restaurant supply chains and backed by North America’s largest foodservice network with 100K+ operator locations.

Built for Restaurant Supply Chains

Tailored for chain restaurants, hospitality, and multi-location operations, with support for foodservice-specific data at enterprise scale.

Demand Forecasting & Inventory Planning

Leverage advanced analytics and historical data to predict demand, optimize inventory levels, and prevent stockouts or excess.

Real-Time Cost & Pricing Visibility

Get actionable insights into costs, trends, and pricing for confident decision-making.

Purchasing & Procurement Optimization

Streamline sourcing, centralize ordering, and increase purchasing power with a unified view of products and suppliers.

Vendor & Supplier Management

Improve collaboration with suppliers through streamlined communication, contract management, and performance monitoring.

Logistics & Distribution Visibility

Achieve end-to-end visibility into your ordering and inbound logistics to manage distribution performance and inbound freight more costs effectively.

Advanced Reporting & Analytics Dashboard

Access clear, intuitive dashboards and customizable reports that provide targeted analytics and actionable insights for confident decision-making.

Built for Restaurant Supply Chains

Tailored for chain restaurants, hospitality, and multi-location operations, with support for foodservice-specific data at enterprise scale.

Demand Forecasting & Inventory Planning

Leverage advanced analytics and historical data to predict demand, optimize inventory levels, and prevent stockouts or excess.

Real-Time Cost & Pricing Visibility

Get actionable insights into costs, trends, and pricing for confident decision-making.

Purchasing & Procurement Optimization

Streamline sourcing, centralize ordering, and increase purchasing power with a unified view of products and suppliers.

Vendor & Supplier Management

Improve collaboration with suppliers through streamlined communication, contract management, and performance monitoring.

Logistics & Distribution Visibility

Achieve end-to-end visibility into your ordering and inbound logistics to manage distribution performance and inbound freight more costs effectively.

Advanced Reporting & Analytics Dashboard

Access clear, intuitive dashboards and customizable reports that provide targeted analytics and actionable insights for confident decision-making.

Designed for Multi-Location & Enterprise Foodservice

ArrowStream Central consolidates data across locations, suppliers, and products for chain restaurants and enterprises.

Manage spending between corporate and franchise sites, oversee onsite restaurants in hospitality, or operate districts in schools, all in one platform. Streamline operations network-wide, improve efficiency, and scale with your growth.

Chain Restaurants

Purchasing Groups

C-Stores

Hospitality

Schools & Colleges

Chain Restaurants

Manage supply chain needs and optimize spending between corporate and franchise locations.

Purchasing Groups

Leverage consolidated data to provide new value to your clients.

C-Stores

Convenience Store

Stay on brand by conveniently overseeing supply chain data in one integrated platform.

Hospitality

Oversee spending between all onsite restaurants and room service, from all locations, in one place.

Schools & Colleges

Administer and operate as one district rather than individual places to stay within budget.

News and Press Releases

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Data That Delivers: Mellow Mushroom and ArrowStream Extend Long-Term Partnership

Through ArrowStream Central, Mellow Mushroom brings together data from numerous sources into a single, secure, cloud-based platform. Information from distributors, contracts, and purchasing systems is standardized, validated, and enriched before being unified into one trusted view.

Sky Co-op and ArrowStream Team Up Again to Supercharge Supply Chain Innovation

Sky Co-op Renews with ArrowStream to Power Smarter, AI-Driven Supply Chain Performance

Recipe for Reliability: Chicken Salad Chick Renews Partnership with ArrowStream to Power Smarter Supply Chains

Chicken Salad Chick Continues Leveraging ArrowStream Central and FSIM to Strengthen Pricing Accuracy and Issue Resolution

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is restaurant supply chain management software?

A technology solution that is designed to help food service businesses manage and optimize all aspects of their supply chain, from procurement and inventory to logistics and supplier relationships. It provides visibility, analytics, and tools to streamline operations, optimize purchasing, manage vendors, forecast demand, and mitigate risks across multi-location networks.

How does ArrowStream help reduce food costs?

ArrowStream helps reduce food costs by providing real-time pricing visibility, enabling data-driven purchasing decisions, optimizing inventory, mitigating price volatility through forecasting, and identifying and recovering overcharges. Restaurant chain operators can reduce the time they spend managing contract pricing, while supporting far greater accuracy and component-level visibility.

Can ArrowStream manage multi-location operations?

Yes, ArrowStream is designed for multi-location and enterprise restaurants, consolidating data across locations, corporate/franchise sites, and suppliers for full network visibility and streamlined operations. It manages supply chain needs and optimizes spending between corporate and franchise locations, providing a unified view across your entire network.

How long does implementation take?

Implementation times vary depending on your specific needs and scope. The biggest factors that affect timing are data readiness (how clean and complete your store, vendor and item data is), the number of locations and vendors, the number and complexity of integrations, and whether any custom workflow mapping is required. The setup is designed to be smooth and low disruption, with guided onboarding and a dedicated team supporting you end to end.

Is ArrowStream scalable for growing restaurant chains?

Yes. It’s built for multi-location growth, from emerging chains to expanding networks. The platform supports enterprise scale and large operator networks; it’s built to handle large numbers of locations, products, and supplier relationships. Foodservice professionals can feel empowered to make informed decisions with our secure cloud-based data management solutions.