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Running a food retail business — whether it’s a local chain, national franchise, or independent shop — means constantly juggling a lot of moving parts. From fluctuating ingredient costs and unpredictable demand to diverse product mixes and seasonal changes, keeping your business profitable isn’t easy. And at the heart of it all is one question: what’s your daily break-even point?

For small to medium-sized UK food retail businesses, identifying break-even points is crucial. But it’s also notoriously difficult. With shifting expenses and demand, static calculations just don’t cut it. Overproduction leads to waste; underproduction leaves you short on sales. On top of this, inefficient scheduling can lead to overstaffing putting strain on an already thin margin, directly impacting profitability.

What businesses need is a solution designed specifically to give you the answers you need, in real-time…

A new kind of data partner

A manager’s instinct should never be underestimated or undervalued. Many tools out there claim to replicate and surpass the accuracy of instinctive decision-making. However, what is pitched as making your day-to-day easier often results in poor accuracy, wasted time, and reduced profitability. After all, you know your customers better than anyone.

Launching in Spring 2025, TUBR Pulse integrates directly with your business’ data and goals, delivering accurate, daily break-even predictions and personalised insight on what levers you need to pull to reach them.

The road to greater profitability

Generating personalised predictions in as little as three days, TUBR Pulse provides 90%+ accuracy (depending on data quality and quantity) without the need for complex finance software or costly business intelligence tools.

Imagine starting each day with a clear break-even number — the precise point you need to hit to cover your costs, turn a profit and further grow your business. With this insight, you can:

  • Set realistic sales targets: Know exactly what you need to sell each day to stay profitable.
  • Optimise staff schedules: Ensure you have the right number of people on shift, every shift.
  • Manage cash flow effectively: Avoid nasty surprises and stay on top of expenses.
  • Reduce waste: Minimise overproduction and avoid stockouts.
  • Identify profitability trends: Spot patterns early and respond proactively.
  • Improve communication: Keep managers and teams aligned, even when you’re not on-site. Give the entire team the expertise and confidence to make the right decisions.

Join the waitlist today and take the guesswork out of profitability. Whether you run a local bakery, a bustling café, or a growing food retail chain, this is the data-driven support you’ve been waiting for.