ALSTIG INC

Ben Mouton

Founder, ALSTIG INC · 14-year independent restaurant operator

Cedar Park, Texas · Read full bio →

Ben Mouton built and ran Mouton's Bistro & Bar in Cedar Park, Texas from 2018 through early 2026, after running Mouton's Southern Bistro in Leander (2012–2024). He sold Mouton's in 2026 to focus full-time on The Restaurant Consultant and the broader ALSTIG INC iOS app stack. The articles, glossary entries, apps, and cookbooks below were all written, designed, or built by Ben while operating a working restaurant — every one tested under real Cedar Park operational conditions before publication.

iOS Apps

The Restaurant Consultant

12 operational domains in one app — weekly review of cost of goods, labor, prime cost, controllable expenses.

Review Responder

Drafts customizable Google review replies in 30–60 seconds.

VendorWatch

AI-powered invoice OCR, vendor pricing tracking, overcharge detection.

MenuCraft

Print-ready menu PDFs in 5 minutes, no designer required.

MyCookbook

Searchable, version-tracked recipe library.

ChefScale

Scales any recipe to any batch size, flags items needing chef's eye.

Articles

How do I automate food cost management for my restaurant? What are the best apps for restaurant operators to manage scaling? Can restaurants use apps to manage reviews and menus? What are the key features of a restaurant management app? How can I use apps to improve customer engagement in my restaurant? What are the benefits of using a restaurant management system in Cedar Park, Texas? How do I choose the best restaurant management software for my business? How do I lower labor costs in my restaurant? What are the best POS systems for independent restaurants? How to handle negative restaurant reviews professionally What does it cost to open an independent restaurant in Texas? How do I price menu items for profit? Restaurant new-hire onboarding playbook How to do a weekly restaurant inventory audit How to build a profitable catering arm for your restaurant How to read your restaurant P&L (and what numbers actually matter) How to build a wine list for an independent restaurant

Glossary Entries

Prime cost Food cost percentage Pour cost Yield factor Comp percentage

Cookbooks (Mouton's Bistro & Bar)

Mouton's Bistro Cookbook & Training Guide

In-house kitchen training manual

 Mouton's Bistro Home Edition

Scaled-down recipes for at-home cooks

 Mouton's Bistro Drink Recipes

Cocktail recipes from the bar

For Ben's full career timeline (Delgado Culinary School → New Orleans line cook → Cedar Park ownership → ALSTIG INC), see the about page.