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Sync real-time ingredient stock to the ordering app

Posted by @mikaelaarey_ea8dc8 on 2026-08-10

Nothing worse than building a whole bowl in the app around an ingredient that's out at pickup time. Sync in-store 86'd items to the ordering app in real time.

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