Sales forecasting accuracy falls short: Despite being a top priority, operators say their sales forecasts are only 60% accurate, on average, even though 72% use tech-based forecasting tools. Despite being a top priority, operators say their sales forecasts are only 60% accurate, on average, even though 72% use tech-based forecasting tools. Major blind spots exist in tracking food costs, waste, and ingredient usage — critical to profitability. While 80% of operators prioritize real-time visibility into data across key areas like labor, food costs, and compliance, fewer than half actually have it. Major blind spots exist in tracking food costs, waste, and ingredient usage — critical to profitability.