Feature
Inventory management for mobile food businesses
Most food-truck stock software was built for restaurants sitting on a single site with a walk-in fridge. Mobile food businesses run differently: stock moves between a home base, a truck fridge, a market gazebo and a share-with-a-mate trailer, often on the same weekend. CartFlow's inventory is designed for that reality — a shared source of truth that stays accurate whether you're prepping on Wednesday or packing down at 10pm on Sunday.
What you get
One live count across every site
See what you actually have on hand across every truck, stall and storage location. No more three-way phone calls at 6am on market day.
Low-stock alerts before the market, not after
Set thresholds per SKU. CartFlow pings you the day before an event if you're short on cups, oil or a signature ingredient.
Real usage per event
Because inventory ties into your sales and recipes, every event closes with actual cost of goods — not a guess.
Waste that stops repeating itself
Log spoilage and shrinkage in two taps. See which products, events or weather patterns cause the most waste.
How it works
- 1
Add your ingredients and consumables
Import a CSV or add them as you go. Group by category — dairy, produce, dry, packaging, cleaning.
- 2
Attach them to recipes and menu items
One flat white uses one shot, 180ml milk, one cup, one lid. Do this once and CartFlow deducts from stock every time you log a sale.
- 3
Reconcile after each event
A one-screen count on the way home tells you exactly what to reorder — CartFlow generates the shopping list.
Common questions
Can I track stock across multiple trucks?
Yes. Set up each truck, trailer or stall as its own location. Transfer stock between them with a two-tap movement so counts stay accurate.
Do I need a barcode scanner?
No. Most mobile food businesses receive stock from cash-and-carry runs and supermarket shops that don't have barcodes anyway. CartFlow uses fast search and favourites instead.
Does it work offline at a market with no signal?
Yes. Sales and stock movements are captured locally and sync when you get back into range.