AI-Powered Analytics Platform Introduces Personalized Annual Performance Recap, Transforming Complex Data into Actionable Intelligence for Restaurant Success.
CHICAGO, IL, January 7, 2026 ClearCOGS, the AI-powered restaurant intelligence platform that transforms operational uncertainty into confident, data-driven decisions, today announced the launch of Restaurant Wrapped, the hospitality industry’s first comprehensive year-end operational recap designed specifically for restaurant operators. This innovative feature automatically generates personalized performance insights, revealing critical operational patterns and trends that drive profitability.
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Restaurant Wrapped represents a breakthrough in how restaurant operators access and understand their annual performance data. Auto-generated by ClearCOGS’ proprietary data analytics engine, the platform transforms millions of data points into digestible, actionable insights that help operators understand their business performance at a glance while identifying opportunities for optimization in the year ahead.
“Restaurant operators are data-rich but insight-poor,” said Matt Wampler, CEO and Co-Founder of ClearCOGS. “They’re sitting on goldmines of operational data, but lack the time and tools to extract meaningful patterns. Restaurant Wrapped changes that by automatically surfacing the insights that matter most, from revenue performance and guest behavior to menu optimization opportunities, all presented in an intuitive, accessible format that celebrates their year while preparing them for future success.”
Comprehensive Insights Powered by ClearCOGS’ Prescriptive AI
Restaurant Wrapped delivers a complete operational performance snapshot, including:
Financial Performance Metrics:
- Total orders served with corresponding revenue generation
- Year-over-year performance comparison (2024 vs. 2025)
- Revenue trends and shifts throughout the year
- Total guests served across all locations
Operational Intelligence:
- Busiest hours, days, weeks, and seasons with granular detail
- Peak performance periods to optimize staffing and inventory
- Traffic pattern analysis for strategic planning
Menu Performance Analytics:
- Most popular items and crowd favorites driving revenue
- Underperforming dishes requiring menu optimization
- “Dynamic Duo” analysis revealing top item pairings and cross-sell opportunities
- Data-driven menu engineering recommendations
Sales Trajectory Analysis:
- Monthly and seasonal sales distribution patterns
- Growth trends and performance fluctuations
- Predictive insights for strategic planning
Industry-First Innovation in Restaurant Analytics
Restaurant Wrapped is the first offering of its kind in the hospitality industry, setting a new standard for how operators engage with their operational data. Unlike traditional analytics dashboards that require manual analysis and interpretation, Restaurant Wrapped is automatically generated by ClearCOGS’ AI-powered platform, eliminating the burden of data extraction and analysis while delivering insights in an engaging, easy-to-understand format.
“No one else in the restaurant technology space has delivered anything like Restaurant Wrapped,” added Osayanmo Osarenkhoe, Co-Founder of ClearCOGS. “We’ve taken the concept popularized by consumer apps and applied it to the unique needs of restaurant operators. This isn’t just a year-end novelty. It’s a strategic tool that helps operators benchmark their performance, celebrate their wins, and identify concrete opportunities for improvement.”
The launch of Restaurant Wrapped reinforces ClearCOGS’ commitment to making advanced analytics accessible to operators of all sizes. By automatically synthesizing complex operational data into clear, actionable intelligence, the platform empowers restaurants to move from reactive management to proactive optimization.
Built on ClearCOGS’ Proven AI Infrastructure
Restaurant Wrapped leverages the same proprietary AI technology that has helped thousands of restaurants worldwide achieve an average 55% reduction in waste and 40% increase in profit margins. The platform integrates seamlessly with existing restaurant technology stacks, including POS systems, kitchen display systems, and inventory management tools, to provide comprehensive, location-specific insights without requiring additional manual data entry.
ClearCOGS’ prescriptive AI analyzes over 100 million data points, incorporating historical patterns, real-time variables such as weather and local events, and operational nuances to deliver predictions and recommendations that operators can immediately act upon. Restaurant Wrapped extends this capability by providing annual retrospective analysis that helps operators understand their performance trajectory and plan strategically for growth.
Availability and Access
Restaurant Wrapped is now available to all ClearCOGS customers and can be accessed through the platform’s web interface at wrapped.clearcogs.ai. The feature is automatically generated for existing customers, with no additional setup or configuration required. Restaurants interested in accessing Restaurant Wrapped and ClearCOGS’ full suite of AI-powered operational tools can visit www.clearcogs.com to learn more.
About ClearCOGS
ClearCOGS is revolutionizing the way restaurants forecast by transforming data into actionable daily decisions. The AI-powered platform integrates seamlessly with existing tech stack to deliver precise, location-specific guidance on what to prep, order, and staff each day—eliminating guesswork and optimizing profitability across every location.
Founded in 2021 by Matt Wampler and Osa Osarenkhoe, ClearCOGS serves thousands of restaurants worldwide and recently secured $3.8 million in seed funding led by Closed Loop Partners’ Venture Group. Learn more at www.clearcogs.com.
Get Your Restaurant Wrapped: https://wrapped.clearcogs.ai/
Restaurant Wrapped Demo: https://wrapped.clearcogs.ai/demo/
