How Long Does Foodini Take to Implement? Typical Timeline Explained

Typical Timeline: One to Two Weeks

Most Foodini implementations complete in one to two weeks from engagement to a live, SB 68-compliant allergen menu on every required surface. That covers the full process: data ingestion, allergen tagging, registered-dietitian QA, and deployment to physical menus, digital menus, and delivery platforms.

What Affects the Timeline

Clean, centralised data — faster. Restaurants already using a recipe management system like Bacca House, or with well-organised ingredient documentation in any format, give Foodini a head start. The data exists; Foodini processes and verifies it. In these cases, implementation can be faster than one week.

Fragmented or missing data — longer. Smaller restaurant groups and independents without existing recipe management systems sometimes have minimal documented data. In those cases, Foodini works with the restaurant to collect and document the ingredient information from scratch.

Why Starting Early Matters: The SB 68 Inbound Queue

As the SB 68 deadline approaches, inbound volume increases. Earlier engagement means a shorter queue and more time for any issues that arise during the data verification process. The advice is consistent: the sooner you start, the better.