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Food Prep Labeling System

Food prep & expiry labeling software built for multi-unit kitchens

Print clear, accurate prep, use-by and expiry labels in seconds – replace handwritten labels, speed up prep workflows and standardize rotation across your entire network.

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Operandio label template builder
Feature

Automated prep, expiry & rotation date calculation

Ensure accuracy and compliance with automated use-by and expiry date calculations based on prep time, shelf-life rules or your operational standards. Prevent human error and improve rotation consistency across every kitchen.

Some example Operandio food labels
Feature

Centrally controlled label templates for every location

Instantly update date-coded items across all stores from one central dashboard. Easily manage product names, expiration settings, categories and label formatting from any device. Tailor expiration periods to match your specific products and operational requirements and keep every site aligned.

Printer and tablet with Operandio food labeling software
Feature

Lightning-fast label printing for busy kitchens

Print labels on demand using wired or wireless printers from shared tablets or mobile devices. Perfect for high-volume prep and fast-moving kitchens, with support for single labels or bulk batch printing to streamline daily workflows.

Tablet displaying Operandio labels on screen
Feature

Use your existing printers or choose from recommended options

Operandio works with Zebra, Epson, Gainscha, Sato, Star Micronics, Brother and other leading printers. Bring your own hardware or use our approved options for fast, reliable labeling across every location without expensive upgrades or proprietary devices.

Feature

Audit-ready logs, traceability & reduced waste

Every printed label is automatically logged with user, time and template details. Maintain audit-ready traceability for inspectors and compliance teams. More accurate labeling improves stock rotation, reduces spoilage and cuts food waste across your entire network.

Food Prep Labeling is just the beginning

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You’re in good company

Companies just like yours are using Operandio to achieve staff accountability, safety, compliance and consistent business processes across all their locations.

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Multi-unit operators trust Operandio to standardize labeling, reduce waste and maintain consistent food safety compliance across every location

Frequently asked questions

Operandio uses automated date calculation based on your specific shelf-life rules and prep times. This eliminates human error and ensures that use-by and expiry dates are calculated perfectly every time, providing consistent rotation across every kitchen in your network.

Yes. You can manage product names, expiration settings, and label templates from a centralized dashboard. Any changes you make are instantly pushed to every store, ensuring your entire network stays aligned and follows the same safety standards.

Not necessarily. Operandio is designed to be flexible, supporting leading brands like Zebra, Epson, and Brother. You can “bring your own” existing wired or wireless printers or choose from our recommended hardware options to get started.

The system is built for lightning-fast printing from tablets or mobile devices. It supports both single-label printing and bulk batch printing, making it ideal for busy kitchens that need to streamline their daily prep workflows quickly.

Every label printed is automatically logged with the specific user, time, and template details. This provides your business with audit-ready traceability, making it easy to provide documentation for food safety inspectors and compliance teams.

By replacing handwritten, often illegible labels with clear, accurate digital ones, you improve stock rotation and visibility. More accurate labeling leads to better “first-in, first-out” practices, which significantly reduces spoilage and cuts costs across your operations.

Ready for safe labeling, accurate rotation and consistent compliance at scale?
Operandio replaces handwritten labels with fast, automated digital labeling that improves safety, rotation and consistency.