CostGuard logoHello [[name]],

Thank you for trying out CostGuard Restaurant & Foodservice Software. I'm confident that you'll find CostGuard to be an easy-to-use, money- and time-saving tool.

When you're ready to buy the Full Version of the software - which allows unlimited inventory items and recipes - visit our secure order page.

Get Started - Trial Version

  1. If you have not yet done so, download the software here and install it. It's helpful to print out the 'Readme' file at the end of the install.
  2. Launch CostGuard from your start menu.
  3. On the menu that appears click Continue.
  4. If Select Unit doesn't say SAMP then click under Select Unit and select SAMP.
  5. The User ID is admin. The password is pass. Click OK.
  6. From the menu click Inventory, then Inventory Manager to see the inventory items.
  7. Click Recipe, then Recipe Manager to see all the sample recipes.

Need Help?

Help is available on nearly every screen—press F1 on your computer keyboard.

CostGuard also has an excellent Tutorial, with hundreds of explanations and tips: click Help and then CostGuard Tutorial. The tutorial is also available on the web. See the links to the right about getting started with CostGuard.

If you like to 'go it on your own', then enjoy! You'll find that CostGuard is easy to learn.

But if you'd like assistance in evaluating CostGuard, just give me a call. In a few minutes I'll show you the features that will help you lower your food costs and save time.

CostGuard is designed to be the easiest and most affordable software of its kind. We have thousands of users and over 25 years of experience! No other company has our track record.

Thank you again for your interest in CostGuard. When you're ready to buy the Full Version, you can do so securely on the CostGuard web site or by calling the phone number below.

Sincerely,
Matthew Starobin
CostGuard Customer Service
888-325-6937 ext. 11
matt@costguard.com

"What an eye opener CostGuard has been for me. I have cooked from NYC to Los Angeles. No one has a handle on what kind of costs they're running for their recipes. No wonder so many places go out of business."

-Chef

More Testimonials


From the Tutorial

Quick Start CostGuard

"CostGuard: the Big Picture"

Installing CostGuard

About Demo Mode

First Time Using CostGuard?


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