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Modular tools forcafés & coffee shopsStart with one Brik, solve a real pain, add more when you’re ready without the overwhelm.Get early accessJoin independent operators building calmer, more profitable businesses.Your POSAccountingJoin the waitlistNo spam, ever. Unsubscribe anytime.“Brik by Brik. 1% at a time.”Coming SoonCostingBrikRecipe costingStaffBrikTeam managementMenuBrikMenu insightsPulseBrikP&L dashboardAI-enhancedChoose the Briks you needEach Brik solves a pain point, exceptionally well. No bloat. No overwhelm. No locked features.EssentialCostingBrikKnow the true cost of every recipe. Track suppliers, live ingredient prices, and margins with zero spreadsheets.Live recipe costing with supplier price historyMargin analysis across your whole menuSupplier comparison (spot overpaying fast)AI invoice capture that learns your patternsOperationsStaffBrikStaff management that pays for itself. Control your biggest cost without needing an HR degree.Rota builder with live wage budget trackingTrue cost visibility (NI, pension, holiday included)Absence patterns & Bradford Factor scoringApril 2026 SSP calculations built inReal wins operators feelRecover 2-4% margin by fixing under-priced recipes.Up-to-date pricing with AI-powered invoice capture.Cut wage overspend with live rota budget tracking.All Briks enhanced with BriklyAIBuilt for you, boosted by AIPractical nudges when you need them. Quiet when you don’t.No BloatEach Brik solves a single job clearly. No feature creep, no confusion.Modular by DesignAdd Briks as you grow. Never pay for features you don't use.No Enterprise TrapsTransparent pricing. No sales calls. No locked features inside a Brik.Software should adapt to your way of working, not force you into rigid corporate workflows.Brik by Brik. 1% at a time.EdBuilt from behind the counterHi, I’m Ed. I’ve run cafés for 17 years. Brikly® is the system I needed: calm, clear tools that make margins make sense and simplify my life.Operates multiple sites → real-world testingDesigns for chaotic days, not perfect onesCommitted to 1% wins, not silver bullets“Brikly is the system I wished I had from day one.” --- Help Us Understand How You WorkWe're building tools to make running a café easier. This short questionnaire helps us understand how you currently manage menu costing and invoices.Takes 3-5 minutes14 quick questions4 short sectionsCosting, invoices, accounting, about youYour data is safeAnonymous unless you choose to share emailGet Started --- Free tools for café & coffee shop ownersGet a taste of what Brikly® can do. No signup required, no strings attached.Staff PlanningApril Wage Impact CalculatorApril 2026 NMW rises to £12.71/hr - but the real cost to you is much higher. See exactly what employer NI, pension, and holiday will add to your wage bill.Try NowStaff PlanningNew Hire CalculatorCalculate the true cost of hiring a new employee including NI, pension, and holiday. Know your costs before you commit.Try NowStaff PlanningSSP Calculator 2026April 2026 SSP rules change significantly. Calculate what sick pay will cost you under the new day-one rules with no earnings threshold.Try NowProfit BoosterRecipe Costing CalculatorCost your recipes ingredient by ingredient. See your cost per portion, gross margin, and profit in real time. Perfect for menu planning.Try NowProfit BoosterMenu Profit Calculator LiteTest price changes and portion adjustments to see their impact on your bottom line. Perfect for optimising menu profitability.Try NowUtility ToolMonzo BACS ConverterConvert Xero BACS exports into Monzo-ready CSV files for bulk payments. Streamline your payment processing workflow.Try NowAnalytics ToolSquare Category AnalyserUpload your Square category sales report to instantly visualize revenue breakdown. See which categories drive your business.Try NowThe full Brikly experienceThese are just tasters.The full platform connects your POS, automates your costing from supplier invoices, and keeps your margins up to date across every menu item. Get early access.Get Early AccessNo spam. Unsubscribe anytime.“Brik by Brik. 1% at a time.” --- From the counterBrikly BlogPractical insights for café & coffee shop owners - costing, menus, staffing, and building a better business, Brik by Brik.LatestCostingOperationsYour POS Tells You What Sold. Your Costing Tells You What Made Money.POS data shows sales. Recipe costing shows profit. Most independent cafes have the first and not the second. Here's why that gap is costing you more than you think.26 March 20268 min readRead articleMore articlesAllBriklyCostingFounderIndustryInvoicesMenuOperationsStaffIndustryOperationsBusiness Rates 2026: The 'Tax Cut' That's Costing Cafés and Restaurants More Than EverThe government calls it a permanent tax cut. But with the 75% relief gone, rateable values up, and pubs getting help that cafés don't - most hospitality businesses will pay more than they have in five years.25 March 20268 min readOperationsBriklyModular Restaurant Software: Why Pay for Features You Don't Use?All-in-one restaurant software forces you to pay for everything. Modular tools let you start with what you need. Here's why that matters for independents.24 March 20268 min readOperationsCostingRestaurant Software Pricing Guide UK 2026: What Should You Pay?A transparent breakdown of what restaurant management software actually costs in the UK. From free tools to £500/month platforms - and whether the expensive options are worth it.23 March 20268 min readIndustryBriklyThe Weekly Grind: AI & Tech News for Cafe Owners - 23 March 2026AI ordering agents are coming for your menu, a robot barista opens in New York, and a study finds every indie coffee shop looks the same. This week's tech news for cafe owners.23 March 20268 min readInvoicesCostingAI Invoice Processing for Restaurants: How Pattern Learning Cuts CostsHow AI pattern learning transforms restaurant invoice processing - from manual data entry to systems that learn your suppliers and get faster over time.22 March 20269 min readInvoicesOperationsRestaurant Accounting Integration Guide: Xero vs Sage vs QuickBooks (2026)Which accounting software works best for UK restaurants - and which food costing tools actually integrate with each? A practical guide for independent operators.21 March 20268 min readStaffOperationsBest Restaurant Staff Management Software UK (2026)Compare staff management software for UK restaurants, cafés, and pubs. Rota planning, wage costs, absence tracking - what actually works for independents.20 March 20269 min readStaffOperationsThe April 2026 SSP Changes Will Hit Hospitality Hardest - Here's How to PrepareSSP changes in April 2026 mean day-one sick pay for all staff, including part-time workers who were previously ineligible. Here's what hospitality operators need to know.19 March 20269 min readMenuCostingBest Menu Engineering Software for UK Cafés and Restaurants (2026)A practical guide to menu engineering software for UK cafés and restaurants. Compare tools that help you find your most profitable dishes - and the ones dragging your margins down.19 March 20269 min readInvoicesOperationsBest Restaurant Invoice Processing Software UK (2026)Tired of typing invoices into spreadsheets? Here's an honest look at invoice processing software for UK restaurants - what works, what doesn't, and what it actually costs.19 March 202610 min readCostingOperationsBest Food Costing Software for Independent UK Restaurants (2026)An honest comparison of food costing software for independent UK restaurants - from spreadsheets to Brikly, Jelly, MarketMan, and more. Written by someone who's actually used them.17 March 202611 min readIndustryBriklyThe Weekly Grind: AI & Tech News for Café Owners - 16 March 2026Robot chefs, Uber's founder building automated kitchens, the death of dashboards, and why McKinsey says the future belongs to adaptable operators. This week's AI and tech news for independent café owners.16 March 20265 min readStaffOperationsThe April 2026 NMW Rise Isn't 50p - Here's What It Actually Costs YouThe National Minimum Wage rises to £12.71/hr in April 2026. But employer NI, pension, and holiday mean the real cost per employee is hundreds more than you think.15 March 20267 min readCostingOperationsHow to Calculate Food Cost Percentage (And Why Most Cafés Get It Wrong)Learn how to calculate food cost percentage properly - with real examples from a café owner of 17 years. Free recipe costing calculator included.15 March 20265 min readBriklyFounderWelcome to the Brikly BlogWhy we are building Brikly, what you will find here, and how this blog will help café & coffee shop owners run better businesses - one Brik at a time.22 February 20262 min readFind your 1%Free tools built for café owners. No login, no email capture — just the numbers you need.Recipe Costing CalculatorMenu Profit SimulatorNew Hire Calculator