📦 Add Your Items

The goal is to begin using Countertop and perfect the data as you go. Pick one method below to get started — you can always add or edit items later.

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Import Existing Lists

Excel, CSV, PDF, vendor sheets
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Build From Menus

AI scans your restaurant website
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Try With Samples

Evaluate with demo items
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📄 Import: If you have existing inventory item lists such as Excel, paper, or some other system, you can import them below. 💡 Menus: Starting from scratch? Countertop can build item lists from your restaurant menus. 🎁 Samples: Evaluating? Add sample items to see how the app works.

Import Your Existing Inventory

Best for users with distributor order guides. Import your current inventory list, distributor order guide, or product spreadsheet. Works with Sysco, US Foods, Excel inventory sheets, and vendor product lists.

💡 AI-Powered: Upload any inventory file format - our AI will automatically detect and organize your items! Supports: CSV, Excel, PDF, handwritten forms (scanned), vendor sheets, and more.

Drop your file here

CSV, Excel (.xlsx, .xls), Text (.txt), PDF files accepted

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Build Starter Inventory From Menus

Share your restaurant website, approve detected menu links, and generate draft starter inventory items.

Start With Sample Inventory

Try the counting workflow instantly with a sample bar and kitchen inventory. You can delete or replace these items anytime.

Add Items Manually

Add a few items yourself. You can expand your inventory later.

Manual Spreadsheet Entry

📝 Spreadsheet Entry: Add items one by one using our Excel-like interface. Description is the only required field. Categories and locations are auto-suggested from your store setup.

Click "Initialize Spreadsheet" to start adding items manually

* Description is required. Save to get fresh rows.

You can add items anytime from the Items page.