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Menu Sandbox tests menus, pricing, and compliance

Pulls together "what if"data from multiple sources to enable modeling capability without affecting live data.

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Generate weekly reports with current specs for adminstrative reviews

Easily build and test recipes & menus without impacting live data

Pre-cost meals by day, or by full weeks

Test compliance with standards for reimursable meals and identify potential menu errors

How the Administrative Review Sandbox Works in 3 Easy Steps

Build & Test Weekly Menus

Pre-Cost Meals & Weekly Menus

Generate & Export Reports

STEP 1

Build & Test Weekly Menus

Instead of making changes directly in your production system, use the sandbox to experiment with menu plans, including nutrients, allergens, and portion sizes for each component.

  • Plan meals without disrupting live menus
  • Adjust portion sizes and ingredient substitutions
  • Ensure USDA compliance before publishing

STEP 2

Pre-Cost Meals & Weekly Menus

Gain full visibility into meal costs before finalizing orders.

  • Forecast costs for individual meals, days, or full weeks
  • Compare ingredient options to stay within budget
  • Ensure procurement meets compliance & pricing guidelines

STEP 3

Generate & Export Reports

Quickly create review-ready reports for administrative reviews and compliance checks.

  • Export detailed PDF reports for weekly meal plans
  • Generate cost breakdowns and meal compliance summaries
  • Share reports with stakeholders for approval

FEATURE

  • Build & test weekly menus
  • Pre-cost meals & weekly menus
  • Generate & export reports
  • OLD

Traditional Process

  • Disrupt current software production version
  • Almost impossible without access to GDSN connect features like awarded contract order guides
  • Time-consuming to locate current USDA required specifications from multiple sources
  • NEW

GDSN Connect

  • Sandbox environment with easy access to product specifications matched to current GTIN records from suppliers
  • Updated electronically using GDSN Connect Procurement Module makes pre-costing possible
  • Auto-generated compliance reports to flag potential problems in advance of review. Final report includes all ingredients and menu items for the week of review

Upgrade Now Use Modeling to Make Pre-Costing & Compliance More Efficient

Save time, stay compliant, and reduce costly errors by using the Menu Sandbox before finalizing your production menus.

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