# ClickBACON Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is ClickBACON the right Restaurant Management solution for you? Explore 30 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/177416/ClickBACON/reviews --- ClickBACON 4.9 (30) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/177416/ClickBACON/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Reviews of ClickBACON Ease of use 4.6 Customer Service 4.7 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 30 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Tom M. Executive Chef Restaurants Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Huge Fan of Bacon and The Restaurant Boss" August 8, 2018 5.0 Pros It definitely helps in the tracking and being proactive with hitting our Prime Cost goals. Cons Would be nice if you could take pictures of the invoices as the way of logging/ importing. Review Source Response from The Restaurant Boss August 9, 2018 Hey Tom, thanks taking the time to post this review. We have had ".csv import" on our development roadmap for some time. We begin work on it next week. NO clue as to when it will be ready but I promise you and the entire user community will be updated with the progress. Be sure to send me any reports and details about where the reports came from, what data you want to go where etc via our support channel so we can include your specifics in our pre-built maps and testing. JC Jason C. Owner and GM Restaurants Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Easy data acquisition " August 22, 2024 5.0 Once you follow the tutorials you're all set. Just have a small amount of information to punch in everyday. Pros My favorite part is the clarity of the information gained via the dashboard. Actionable information is exactly what we need in the restaurant industry. Cons I have yet to find a downside of ClickBacon. It's worth every penny compared to all of the competitors that are bloated and fill your brain with useless data. Fill your brain with useless data. Alternatives considered [Restaurant365](https://www.capterra.com/p/139768/Restaurant365/)[MarginEdge](https://www.capterra.com/p/187718/MarginEdge/) Reason for choosing ClickBACON Ease of use is key. You won't use it if it's not easy to use. Switched from [Restaurant365](https://www.capterra.com/p/139768/Restaurant365/)[MarginEdge](https://www.capterra.com/p/187718/MarginEdge/) The systems are just too big and bulky for an independent restaurant. Review Source Response from The Restaurant Boss August 27, 2024 Thank you so much for the glowing review Jason! We're thrilled to hear that clickBACON's dashboard is providing you with the clear, actionable information you need. We're committed to keeping things simple and effective, so you can focus on what really matters—running your restaurant. If you ever need anything or have more feedback, we’re just a click away! GB Glennford B. Owner Restaurants Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Hard to begin with but promising" September 4, 2022 5.0 Pros I see the potential but it's been difficult to set up first times Cons Learning curve and personalized support Review Source Response from The Restaurant Boss September 6, 2022 Thank you for the review Glennford! We love getting feedback and are always looking for ways to improve the software. We try to be very thorough in our setup tutorial videos but the hardest thing about using clickBACON is that restaurant financials in itself is difficult. I hope you've had a chance to join us for our open office hours! (Visit the support page inside the app for dates and access) We started those to give users the chance to get their general and specific questions answered in real-time and it's been really well received. EH Elizabeth H. Owner/Manager Restaurants Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great App for staying on Budget" June 24, 2019 5.0 The hardest part about running a restaurant is keeping your labor and purchases in line with Sales. And Labor in California is a lot when you are adding all the fees and taxes on your payroll. Bacon has helped me bring costs in line. We experienced a Natural disaster in Ojai, The Thomas Fire, and it could have easily ruined our business, thankfully I had already started using bacon and was able to come up with financial plans to survive based on reports and checking everything daily. Pros Bacon has helped me lower my labor and purchases by 10%, thus leading to more profits. It has made it much easier to pay the bills monthly. Cons I wish it synced with my POS, Clover. Having to input data everyday is annoying, but it does help you stay on track throughout the month. The detailed reporting tabs get confusing and takes time for me to find the right report, I mainly use dashboard and budget. Reason for choosing ClickBACON The price is way more in line with what we can afford as a small business. Review Source Response from The Restaurant Boss June 25, 2019 Hi Elizabeth, thank you for the feedback. I am so pumped that you are seeing results like 10% lower expenses, that is so awesome. We understand the challenge with manual data entry and are working on hard on better integration options. We have been communicating with clover and believe we are close to an agreement with them. The best thing you can do is write to them and tell them that you want an integration with us. We have been working on this with them for 6 months, they have been very slow to reply to our requests even though our testing has all passed. Hopefully soon. Ryan MV Maxwell V. Owner Restaurants Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Great software for small restaurant " August 29, 2022 5.0 Fantastic software. I understand that they dont have customer service 24/7 to reduce costs, but quicker technical help would be amazing. Pros This product allows you to see at a glance the most important numbers in a restaurant: prime cost, rolling cost of goods (incredible feature) and budgets. Cons When importing sales from a whole day, it automatically inputs the date as the end time, not the start time of the report. As my restaurant in open later than midnight, this means that I have to manually adjust the date every time I input sales. Also the import from Quickbooks overrides your labour to 0, even if you have it set to not import labour data. I use the quickbooks import feature only for purchases, so it would be nice if it only imported what you had selected. Review Source Response from The Restaurant Boss September 6, 2022 Hey Maxwell! Thanks so much for this review. We love getting feedback from users so we can continually work on making the software even better. We've added your feedback to our agenda to review and we'll be in touch with any updates! Thanks again for the feedback and please keep it coming! SG Shane G. CEO Restaurants Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Must have for all restaurants" June 3, 2019 5.0 Increased my profits by getting a good idea of my prime cost and adjusting daily now with out the hours spent calculating. Pros Love this software, it replaced hours of back breaking inventory for me. Complete customization was a huge bonus for me as I am able to track my Skip the Dishes and In house revenue. I dont have a bar, so I was able to use this program and not need a bar option like other programs I found. It lets me know how well my restaurant is doing with minimal hands on. I watched closely in the beginning to make sure, now I can just sit back and fully trust this program. Calculated food and prime costs for you on a daily basis allowed me to make fast changes to the restaurant right away to make sure my profitability was high. This program is a stress reliever for any business. Cons Not set up for mobile use very well. When using on a tablet or mobile phone, its hard to open links or add things. This would be great for me to work in areas where I dont have a computer like when I am at my restaurant. I am also a PAramedic and better mobile use would allow me to work from the ambulance. Review Source Response from The Restaurant Boss June 6, 2019 Hey Shane, we appreciate all the support and are so happy to hear that you are getting the intended results in less time than alternative solutions. While I can't quote timelines, we are starting development on a mobile interface. vB vincent B. chef owner Food & Beverages Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "DEFINE OUR NORTH STAR" July 28, 2019 5.0 This product is what I been in search of I used to work for the ASPEN SKI CO and US foods offered something similar as a tool for their major accounts... After opening my own place and been up and running for 4 years now this has allowed us to see our "stars" aka goals in a clear sky/.way. Now we can define our Northern Star/ Main GOAL and have a way to navigate our way in a more clear and defined path! THrough being more Organized and this program will help you instill a daily ritual to stay on track! Pros the competency of each area of the software. the Interface makes it super easy to navigate! FOLLOW THE STEP just like representative said the wizard plug right through and the video before entering the step! awesome well thought out and put together. Cons I have been up and going for a week I cant honestly comment at this time Reason for choosing ClickBACON I LOVE TO WATCH representatives videos on youtube caught my attention some time ago and I pulled the trigger after I upgraded to a POS system to get SYSTEMS/TOOLS in place so we can grow our employees. Review Source Response from The Restaurant Boss July 31, 2019 Hey Vincent, thanks for taking the time to review our software. We are so excited that you are loving the tool and want to make sure you know we are here to answer any questions you may have as you get deeper into it. "FOLLOW THE STEPS" ha ha, yeah. We put the videos in the setup wizard and if you follow them, you will get setup faster and properly the first time. RM Robert M. owner Food & Beverages Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Click Bacon is a must" June 3, 2019 4.0 happy with it Pros I know exactly how we are doing for the month, no guessing Cons setting up was difficult, I wish someone can scan through and see if it is all set up correctly Review Source Response from The Restaurant Boss June 6, 2019 Hi Robert, thank you for taking the time to provide the feedback. We are always looking for ways to make setup easier and faster for our users. Unfortunately, the nature of restaurant financials is complicated, while we try to simplify it and believe we have, it is still complex in nature. We often find this is the biggest challenge for users. What we also find is that while the setup process is a bit difficult at time, the process helps lead to better understanding and cleaner POS systems when it is done. Also, regarding looking at your setup, we would be happy to take a few minutes and review the setup. I will schedule that to happen next week and email you back. FYI - If you are interested, in an effort to keep monthly cost low and eliminate a "large first month payment." we offer setup packages and advanced training if that is something you are interested. All our Best, BACON Dev Team BO Brian O. Owner Food & Beverages Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Taking the guesswork out of my numbers " June 10, 2019 5.0 Rep is great to work with and responds quickly when I have questions Pros I love the fact that I can get my numbers on a daily basis instead of guessing at the end of the month. I have all my reports,and inventory the first of the month instead of a week later. Cons Nothing to not like about this system. It’s very good value for money,and it will save you thousands over the years. Review Source Response from The Restaurant Boss June 17, 2019 Hey Brian, thanks for taking the time to post this review. We are excited to hear that you are loving the software and seeing the results as we intended. If we can ever be of further assistance never hesitate to reach out. Brandon K. Owner Restaurants Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Best Restaurant Prime Cost and Operations Software " December 3, 2020 5.0 Love it! It's help my business run more efficiently Pros Ease of use, features, detailed reports Cons Nothing to say here. I use this software multiple times a day Review Source Response from The Restaurant Boss December 7, 2020 Thank you for taking the time to post this review. We are so happy to know that our software is helping you control your expenses and operate a more profitable restaurant. AP Anthea P. Restaurant Owner Restaurants Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Helped me to Focus on the right metrics for my restaurant" August 4, 2018 5.0 ClickBACON has helped me to focus on Prime Cost. In addition I purchased the other learning modules and have been very impressed by the content. I haven't had time to implement much yet, but look forward to doing so. I must also add that the customer service is excellent. I had a couple of queries which were answered very promptly and effectively. Overall I am very happy with the program and associated learning modules. Pros As a new restauranteur I had heard the term "Prime Cost" before, and I knew what it was. The Bacon program highlights it on the dashboard so that you're constantly aware of your Prime Cost status. Prime cost includes wages, and I was pleased to find the program makes it easy to track your employment costs as part of the equation. Cons The software uses a special formula to replace the need for stock take data. Whilst I hope this formula works, it is difficult to let go and trust that stock take metrics are automatically taken care of. Review Source Response from The Restaurant Boss August 6, 2018 Thanks for the review and honesty Anthea. The formula is never meant to give you 100% perfect data, but we have been testing it over 4 years and it gets pretty close. Nothing will ever substitute taking inventory and costing every single ingredient and recipe, but if we can get you data that is incredibly accurate in 5 minutes per day instead of 10-20 hours per week, you can spend that time working on the things that really matter in your restaurant. I appreciate your concern and if you or anybody reading this wants more info on how we calculate the "Rolling CoGS" without using inventory and recipes costs, I am happy to explain it further. TW Tanner W. Owner Restaurants Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "ClickBacon = A Win for Small Restaurants" June 11, 2019 5.0 ClickBACON has given us a visual on our restaurants performance. I do not think I would be able to take over my family's restaurant if it wasn't for ClickBACON. My family just knew that they were making money, but they did not have any clear data on food cost, labor cost, etc. Now I am able to see exactly where our money is going. Seeing our performance right in front of us is allowing us to set goals, which in turn will grow our business. Pros The ease of inputting the data whether it be sales, purchases, or labor. Also, as long as you are feeding ClickBACON accurate data, you can quickly see how your restaurant is currently performing from the home screen. Cons I wish there were more examples of how to create effective checklists within the software. Like a "how-to" button that would show you different checklists for Salad Bar Opening Prep or Waitress 1 Closing. This would help us understand how detailed and what verbiage should be used. Review Source Response from The Restaurant Boss June 12, 2019 Tanner, thank you so much for taking the time to post this. I love that you see the vision we are working toward, helping simply operations for independent restaurants. Regarding your example idea, TY. I am going to add that to our list of feature requests. We have heard something like this before so it is something we need to address. SV Sharon V. Vice President Restaurants Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Loft Review" August 29, 2022 5.0 We were able to solve calculation errors in our POS system, are able to see a price analysis and put in place critical decision making before purchases, ect are being made = not waiting till month end to solve a problem Pros Able to see the day to day operations and financial snapshots Cons getting buy in from the back of the house Reason for choosing ClickBACON Ease of entering data Review Source Response from The Restaurant Boss September 6, 2022 Thanks for the review Sharon! We really appreciate it :) Truly happy that our software was able to help you pick out those errors! SS Shane S. Owner Hospitality Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Bacon!" June 11, 2019 4.0 Very good, I want to utilize it more Pros How inclusive it is of all aspects of the industry Cons The ability to pull information from it could Be better. Review Source Response from The Restaurant Boss June 12, 2019 Hello Shane, we value all feedback and are sorry to see that we did not exceed your expectations in our Customer Service and Features sections. Please reach out to me directly if there is anything still pending we help you with and I will be sure to look at ways we can improve this experience for you and all users going forward. Also, please never hesitate to submit requests on features or smoother workflows. We are always looking for ways to improve. cH carl H. owner Restaurants Used the software for: 2+ years ### "great !" June 10, 2019 5.0 Great experience, Pros Easy of use. Reports. graphics. Mobile integration. Cons inventory printing of multiple weeks POS integration (but not your fault) Review Source Response from The Restaurant Boss June 12, 2019 Hey Carl, thank you for taking the time to post this. We are so honored that you have been with us since nearly the beginning. As always, never hesitate to reach out if there is anything you need. LG Lee G. Managing Director Food & Beverages Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "So Close" June 11, 2019 5.0 I have enjoyed using it and getting the team involved in keeping it up to date and relevant is a great way to teach responsibility and attention to the details and cost. Pros It supports the day to day running of the businesses we own in hospitality by giving clear understanding of the costs and expenditures against revenue. Cons It is geared to American operations - it would be great for everyone to look globally. Review Source Response from The Restaurant Boss June 17, 2019 Hello Lee, We keep adding features to help our international users. We recently added different date formats and a few other little things. If there is something specific you need or have a recommendation, please let us know and we wold be happy to consider it. CM CHARLES M. Owner Restaurants Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "A Recommendation From A Graduate Of "The School of Hard Knocks"" May 8, 2019 5.0 I've been in business for over 20 years and for the most part went to the "school of hard knocks" in learning how to operate a business successfully. I'm still learning. I would recommend anyone starting up a restaurant to include this software early on in the process. It won't guarantee your success, but will definitely help you stay on a track for it. Pros Very user friendly. I've created spreadsheets over the years to track our budget, but they ended up getting too complex and impossible to explain to those who need to know. This software is actually enjoyable to use while at the same time tracking a myriad of key budgetary items. Cons I only wish this was available to me 20 years ago when I was first starting out! Review Source Response from The Restaurant Boss May 9, 2019 Hey Charles, thanks so much for taking the time to leave your feedback on BACON. We work hard to ensure that BACON provides the data restaurant owners need in a simple easy to use format and we are honored that you recognize that and are seeing results form the effort. Please don't be stranger, if there is anything you need from us. TB Tyler B. Senior Manager Restaurants Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Mermaid - Review of ClickBacon" August 3, 2018 5.0 Pros I think it is a very intuitive and helpful software. I love every part about it. I understand it is a newer/younger company, but I love growing with them and seeing the addition of new features. Cons I don't really have much in the way of cons. I understand how younger companies work and I believe that all of the kinks will get worked out and become a more useful tool everyday. Review Source Response from The Restaurant Boss August 6, 2018 Thanks for the comments and understanding that we are still small. In exchange for the "kinks" we hope to offer that interaction to get your features added. Thanks for the support, we are here if you need us for anything. DG Donna G. owner Food & Beverages Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "love it!" August 23, 2022 5.0 Pros The software is easy to use and saves a lot of time. and love the ease in printing reports and knowing where you are financially any time during the month Cons Have not found any problems at this time. Review Source Response from The Restaurant Boss August 25, 2022 Thank you Donna for taking the time to share your experience with clickBACON publically. If we can ever be of service or help you out, do not hesitate to reach out. LA Linda A. Owner Food & Beverages Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "ClickBacon Positive Review" June 24, 2019 5.0 We like it very much. We are a new business and and Bacon has helped us see where we are at financialy on a daily basis Pros How user friendly it is and how easy it was to set it up. Cons Wish it was more comprenhensive with food costs and labor Review Source Response from The Restaurant Boss June 25, 2019 Hey Linda, thanks for taking the time to give us your comments. We are so honored to be a part of your team with this solution. Please let us know what we are laking with regards to "more comprehensive with food costs and labor" so we can be sure to consider your suggestions. All my best, Ryan RH Rich H. Director Hospitality Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Helpful tool fast became integral" August 29, 2022 5.0 Love it. Great tool Pros The check lists are huge. Probably don’t use enough features but love platform Cons I have accommodation so don’t use the financials. Reason for choosing ClickBACON \[SENSITIVE CONTENT\] has been a huge inspiration and help for me personally. Huge trust in his guidance Review Source Response from The Restaurant Boss September 6, 2022 Thank you so much for this review Rich! Really happy to hear that clickBACON and Ryan has become such an important part of your business! WH Wayne H. Mutliple Resturant Owner Restaurants Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Bacon will not let you down!" February 28, 2019 5.0 Brand new to the program....But I can honestly say my confidence in realtime numbers and budgets are at an all time high. I have been waiting for this type of software for a long time. The support team is always there to help and to provide guidance. Pros I'm just getting started with the bacon software. I can already changes in my managers attitudes about saving every dollar. It's great to see realtime numbers and not relying on my accountant for monthly P&Ls that are always a month late. No more guessing!! Cons Literally have none.......The few questions and concerns I had were dealt with ASAP and there was a fix or reason for all of them! Review Source Response from The Restaurant Boss March 5, 2019 Thanks for taking the time to write this review Wayne. It has been a pleasure working with you and helping you get BACON setup in your restaurant. MM Marouane M. CO-Founder Restaurants Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Great Tool" August 15, 2019 5.0 Great Pros It gives you insight in your restaurant finances. That was my biggest issue... Cons It has to be done everyday... It is only accurate as you are. Meaning if you make mistakes with entering your purchases it will have consequences. However its business, sh\*t is real.. Review Source Response from The Restaurant Boss August 19, 2019 Hey Marouane, I wish we could create a way to get you the data you want where you don't have to do any of the work, we are trying, we are getting closer, but like you said. It's business, sh\*t is real. We agree we see the best results when owners and operators take 5 minutes per day, for 15 minutes 2x per week to get the data entered properly and review the dashboard. If you can commit to that, you will see the results. There are no magic pills in business! KA Katia A. Owner Restaurants Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Great Tools" June 6, 2019 4.0 Overall. Very please Pros The sofway is very user friendly and very intuitive Cons I am in Canada. I think that we should be able to change the salary deductions title to reflect Canada what we have in Canada. (I understand that the title does not matter only the % counts). However find this confusing for other parties having access to information. Also when selecting report even when you change to say that your week starts on a Sunday. This is not carry over. You have to put date manually. It\`s not defaulting Review Source Response from The Restaurant Boss June 10, 2019 Hello Katia, thank you for the feedback. We are working on both of your suggestions. The ability to change weekly start date is brand new to the system and our next step in its development will be on auto selections sections like reports. FYI - we have a tab in our support desk where you can submit any feature request like this. We consider all of them and prioritize them into our pipeline. DS Dusty S. Manager Food & Beverages Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Only used for two months but is great software." July 24, 2019 4.0 I found it to be quite easy to use and understand. I could not get the our owner to understand the importance of having this data, that’s a whole thing on its own. I would still be using it and may again when I go back to my business. Pros Entering the data was easy and straight forward. I really like the charts. The breakdown of info was easy to read and understand. Cons It did not integrate with Clover as easy as I was lead to believe. Was never able to really figure out how to create the budgets. Review Source Response from The Restaurant Boss July 26, 2019 Hi Dusty, thanks for the comments and taking the time to post this review. Funny you should mention Clover, we are in the final stages of testing a seamless integration with them so your data will push into BACON daily without you having to do anything. No date on when this will be ready, but we are working on it. As far as budgets, shoot us an email, support@therestaurantboss.com and I will answer any of your questions about budget, or we can schedule a quick call to review it. Similar Products Featured