PortionGuard
7/10
Demand Score
Over-portioning directly erodes profit margins by 3-5% monthly, which for a small restaurant means $1000-3000 in lost profit
9/10
Blue Ocean
Competition Level
$179-379
Price/Month
Predicted customer spend
60 days
Time to MVP
Difficulty: Hard
The Problem
“My kitchen staff ignores portion guidelines, so cost of goods sold is always all over the place. Any tips for enforcing standards?”
🔗 Validated by Real User Complaints
This problem has been verified through 1 real user complaints:
Competitor Landscape
- Kitchen scales - require manual weighing, slow down service
- Portion control tools - physical scoops, not monitored
- Security cameras - not designed for portion analysis
Must-Have Features for MVP
Real-time portion size detection via camera
Green/red visual feedback system
Staff performance dashboard
COGS variance calculator
Recipe standard photo library
⚠️ Potential Challenges
- Computer vision accuracy for varied foods
- Staff resistance to monitoring
- Kitchen environment (steam, heat) affecting hardware
Risk Level: Minimal
🎯 Keys to Success
- Frame as training tool, not surveillance
- Start with high-cost items (proteins)
- Provide positive reinforcement for compliance
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This hard-difficulty project could be your next micro-SaaS success.