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# LINQ

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> LINQ is a distribution management solution that helps schools manage and run food service operations. It enables schools to centralize a database on a single platform and operate and streamline tasks related to cafeterias. 


It is comprised of two solutions, nutrition technology and digital menu suite. Its nutrition technology module allows administrators to manage students, meal services, menus and finances. It lets users automate the import of data into the software's point-of-sale system and reduces manual data entry. Additionally, it provides automatic crosschecks to eliminate duplicate applications and alerts managers with real-time updates. Its menu management features inventory management, menu planning and nutrient analysis.


The digital menu suite helps design online menus, websites, digital boards and interactive nutritional mobile apps. The pricing is available as a one-time subscription.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **2.5/5** by 2 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **2.5/5** | 2 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 2.5/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support | 2.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 2.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 2.5/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 40% | (4/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: LINQ
- **Founded**: 1989

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: US$5,000.00
- **Pricing Details**: Please contact the vendor for pricing details.
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: United States

## Features

- Cost Management
- Financial Management
- Inventory Management
- Inventory Tracking
- K-12
- Menu Planning
- Nutrition Analysis

## Support Options

- Chat

## Category

- [Distribution Inventory Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/195/inventory-management-software/software)

## Related Categories

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- [Food Service Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4172/food-service-management/software)
- [Distribution Accounting Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/196/accounting-software/software)
- [K-12 Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4232/k-12/software)

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## Reviews

### "My Review of LINQ" — 4.0/5

> **Willie** | *17 February 2022* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Being able to navigate it. Sometimes it difficult when you can't open two screens at once.
> 
> **Cons**: Not being able to produce all reports required by the state of Alabama.
> 
> It ok but not totally satisfied due to not being able to produce all financial reports as need for the state of Alabama

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### "Exorbitantly high fees" — 1.0/5

> **Verified Reviewer** | *28 October 2023* | Photography | Recommendation rating: 0.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: While a reasonable 5% charge would be acceptable, they appear to overcharge customers, taking advantage of the fact that schools mandate its use.
> 
> **Cons**: The convenience fees at K12Payment Center are exorbitantly high, with instances like charging $2.60 for a $15 school shirt purchase. It often feels like an unjustified expense when compelled to use this payment service. While a reasonable 5% charge would be acceptable, they appear to overcharge customers, taking advantage of the fact that schools mandate its use. It would be more customer-friendly if this platform offered a free option, such as the ability to link a checking account for payments.
> 
> It often feels like an unjustified expense when compelled to use this payment service.

## Links

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| en-GB | <https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/77307/meals-plus> |
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