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[Resto iQ - Purchasing](https://support.mosaic-solutions.com/knowledge/resto-iq-inventory-and-purchasing?hsLang=en#resto-iq-purchasing) # Understanding Cost Centers in Resto iQ ## Cost centers help track and manage expenses by categorizing costs into specific areas like labor, food, utilities, etc. This allow sfor better budgeting and financial control, ensuring resources are used efficiently. #### Overview Cost centers help track and manage expenses by categorizing costs into specific areas like labor, food, utilities, etc. This allow sfor better budgeting and financial control, ensuring resources are used efficiently. ![](https://support.mosaic-solutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Oct-14-2024-03-02-34-3253-AM.png?width=1226&height=708&name=image-png-Oct-14-2024-03-02-34-3253-AM.png)   Upon clicking the "Add cost center", users may just enter the name of the cost center. 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