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Should I use Restaurant365?

R365's cloud-based restaurant management software helps leaders master accounting, operations, & workforce to create incredible moments that drive profits. - restaurant365.com

Depends. Buy if you run a multi-location group or franchise and want accounting, inventory, and labor unified in one system. Single-location and small operators will overpay — use QuickBooks plus point tools instead.

Confidence

Medium. Based on 15+ public sources: Reddit/G2/Capterra reviews, official pricing pages, funding news, and security scans.

Ratings

  • Value for money
  • Ease of useNo direct user evidence on usability
  • Feature depth
  • Support qualityNo reliable evidence found
  • Security posture

Pricing

Starting (user-reported)

~$10,876/yr for two locations

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed

Best for

  • Multi-location restaurant groups
  • Franchise brands
  • Operators replacing QuickBooks plus spreadsheets
  • Teams wanting accounting, inventory, labor unified

Not for

  • Single-location restaurants and food trucks
  • Anyone balking at ~$11k/year for two units
  • Buyers wanting month-to-month, self-serve tools
  • Cafes with simple bookkeeping needs

Gotchas - check before you buy

high

One operator reported $10,876.32/year for just two locations and publicly questioned the value.

medium

Guess: pricing is sales-led and varies by modules and location count — get total cost in writing.

medium

Automated SaaSPosture scan graded F (22/100); ask for SOC 2 details via their trust center.

low

Toast integration needs specific setup steps; budget migration and onboarding time.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Full restaurant suite: accounting, inventory, scheduling, payroll in one platform.
  • AI engine built on the full restaurant P&L, not generic data.
  • Ranked #1 in multiple categories on G2's Best Software List.
  • Large review base: 324 reviews across G2 product pages.
  • Integrates with Toast POS for sales data flow.

Cons

  • Small fast-casual operators report hunting for cheaper alternatives.
  • Third-party security scanner graded it F (22/100).
  • Value debated against QuickBooks Online for smaller restaurants.

Sources & method

Analyzed 9/24/2026 - 15 sources - No breaches found; vendor runs a trust center and security docs; one third-party scanner graded F (22/100).

official x3review x8security x2news x2
  • SaaSPosture grade F (22/100), Third-party automated assessment scored 22/100. Likely heuristic-based; verify directly via the vendor's trust center.

Key stats

  • Value for money: 2/5

    Rating

  • ~$10,876/yr for two locations

    Starting price

  • 15

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money: 2/5. $10.9k/yr for two locations questioned publicly
  • Ease of use. No direct user evidence on usability
  • Feature depth: 4/5. Accounting, ops, workforce, AI engine, OData API
  • Support quality. No reliable evidence found
  • Security posture: 3/5. Trust center exists; one scanner graded F
  • $10,876/yr Reported cost two locations, per Reddit user
  • 324 G2 reviews across R365 products
  • $175M Funding $1B+ valuation, May 2024 (TechCrunch)
  • $132M Est. ARR 2024 estimate (GetLatka)

Pricing

Starting (user-reported)

~$10,876/yr for two locations

  • Accounting, inventory, workforce modules
  • Per-location, sales-quoted pricing

Security

No breaches found; vendor runs a trust center and security docs; one third-party scanner graded F (22/100).

  • SaaSPosture grade F (22/100)Third-party automated assessment scored 22/100. Likely heuristic-based; verify directly via the vendor's trust center.13

Companies that use it

  • Five Guys
  • Luke's Lobster
  • Cotti Foods
Full analysis

Based on 15+ public sources: Reddit/G2/Capterra reviews, official pricing pages, funding news, and security scans.

Built for multi-unit restaurant groups; ~$10.9k/yr reported for two locations. Small shops: QuickBooks plus point tools.

Methodology

Based on 15+ public sources: Reddit/G2/Capterra reviews, official pricing pages, funding news, and security scans.

Sources

  1. Is restaurant 365 worth the $10876.32 a year for two...reddit.com
    review
  2. Restaurant365 Reviews, Pros and Conssoftwareadvice.com
    review
  3. Restaurant365 Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2g2.com
    review
  4. Restaurant365 Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterracapterra.com
    review
  5. Anyone found solid Restaurant365 alternatives for a small fast casual...reddit.com
    review
  6. Anyone else use Restaurant365? : r/KitchenConfidentialreddit.com
    review
  7. ERP recommendations - Restaurant365? QBOs?reddit.com
    review
  8. Restaurant365 vs. QuickBooks Online: Which Is Right for...patrickaccounting.com
    review
  9. Restaurant Software Pricing | Restaurant365restaurant365.com
    official
  10. R365 Earns 2 #1 Rankings on G2's Best Software Listrestaurant365.com
    official
  11. Restaurant365 orders in $175M at $1B+ valuationtechcrunch.com
    news
  12. Restaurant365 Revenue 2024: $132M Est. ARRgetlatka.com
    news
  13. Restaurant365 Security: Grade F (22/100) | SaaSPosturesaasposture.com
    security
  14. Trust Center - R365trust.restaurant365.com
    security
  15. Get Started With the Restaurant365 Integration - Toast Supportsupport.toasttab.com
    official

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