Inventory › Submit an inventory count
Submit an inventory count
Updated Oct 26, 2026 · 3 min read · For GMs and kitchen leads
Count what's on your shelves so Kintow can track usage, variance and food cost by location.
[Video: not added yet]2:00
Before you start
You need a count sheet for your location. If you don't see one, ask your admin or build a count sheet first.
Count step by step
- 1Open Inventory, then pick your location and count sheet.
- 2Enter each item in the unit shown, or tap the mic to count by voice.
- 3Check anything flagged, then tap Submit.
Counting offline: you can count without signal, but you need to be online to submit. Counts aren't saved to your phone, so submit before you close the app.
What happens after you submit
[NEED] Where the count shows up (variance report, theoretical inventory) and when.
[Screenshot: [NEED] Demo Donuts screenshot of a submitted count]
Common questions
How often should we count?+−
[NEED] Recommended cadence, e.g. weekly for high-value items and monthly for the full sheet.
Can two people count the same sheet?+−
[NEED] Confirm how simultaneous counts behave.
I submitted by mistake. Can I fix it?+−
[NEED] Confirm whether a submitted count can be edited or reopened.
Was this helpful?