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# LINQ

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> LINQ is a web-based solution that helps educational institutions streamline food service management operations via a unified platform. It enables administrators to handle meal management processes for K-12 school districts, ensure compliance with industry regulations, and store students’ data in a centralized repository.
> 
> 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**: USD 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 Accounting Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/2547/distribution-accounting/software)

## Related Categories

- [Distribution Accounting Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/2547/distribution-accounting/software)
- [Food Service Management Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/192/food-service-management/software)
- [K-12 Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/1449/k-12/software)

## Alternatives

1. [Aptean Food & Beverage ERP bcFood Edition](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/106309/bcfood) — 4.1/5 (4 reviews)
2. [Gofrugal](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/116339/gofrugal-pos-software) — 4.4/5 (198 reviews)
3. [Jolt](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/104225/jolt) — 4.6/5 (308 reviews)
4. [BlueCart](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/110831/bluecart) — 4.1/5 (31 reviews)
5. [WinFDS](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/9473/winfds) (0 reviews)

## 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

- [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2051098/linq)

## This page is available in the following languages

| Locale | URL |
| en | <https://www.getapp.com/education-childcare-software/a/linq/> |
| en-AE | <https://www.getapp.ae/software/2051098/linq> |
| en-AU | <https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2051098/linq> |
| en-CA | <https://www.getapp.ca/software/2051098/linq> |
| en-GB | <https://www.getapp.co.uk/software/2051098/linq> |
| en-IE | <https://www.getapp.ie/software/2051098/linq> |
| en-NZ | <https://www.getapp.co.nz/software/2051098/linq> |
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