Help Center

Find guides, tutorials, and answers to common questions.

Setting Up Your FreshTally Account

Create your account, set up your company, and invite team members.

Running Your First Inventory Count

Step-by-step guide to creating count sheets, assigning areas, and completing your first count.

Understanding Roles & Permissions

Learn about Owner, Admin, Manager, Staff, and specialty roles like Chef, Accounting, and Event Coordinator.

Using FreshTally on Mobile & iPad

Access your operations from any device. Tips for iPad-optimized workflows.

Creating & Managing Count Sheets

Build custom count sheets organized by storage area and section.

Setting Par Levels & Low Stock Alerts

Configure par levels to get automatic low stock notifications.

Tracking Waste & Shrinkage

Log waste, comp items, and transfers. Track shrinkage rates by category.

Configuring Storage Areas

Set up walk-ins, dry storage, bar areas, and retail locations.

AI Invoice Processing

Upload a photo or PDF of your vendor invoice and let AI extract line items automatically.

Creating Purchase Orders

Generate POs from par levels or manual selection. Track orders through delivery.

Managing Vendors

Add vendors, track pricing, and analyze purchasing patterns.

How to Create a BEO

Build Banquet Event Orders with menus, setup details, and timeline.

Using the Room Layout Designer

Create drag-and-drop room layouts with tables, chairs, and equipment.

Generating Event Contracts

Create, customize, and send event contracts for digital signature.

Tracking Event Profitability

Monitor costs, revenue, and margins per event. Analyze by category.

Printing Event Tickets & Passes

Generate and print golf outing tickets, meal tickets, and event passes.

Auto-Scheduling Staff

Let AI create optimal schedules based on availability, skills, and labor targets.

Managing Time Off Requests

Staff request time off from their portal. Managers approve from the scheduling tab.

Handling Shift Swaps

Staff coordinate swaps and managers approve the changes.

Schedule Email Notifications

Publish schedules and automatically notify all staff via email.

Cash & Safe Counting

Record drawer counts, safe counts, and reconcile daily cash.

Temperature Logging

Record equipment temperatures for food safety compliance.

Key & Equipment Counts

Track keys, equipment, and other assets with daily verification.

Inventory Valuation Report

View total inventory value by category, location, and item.

Purchase History Report

Analyze purchasing trends by vendor, category, and time period.

Shrinkage & Waste Report

Track waste rates, identify problem areas, and reduce loss.

Plans & Pricing

Module-based pricing — Inventory, Event Pro, Scheduling, Daily Ops, Kevin AI.

Managing Your Subscription

Upgrade, downgrade, or cancel your plan.

Still need help?

Our team is ready to help you get the most out of FreshTally.