1️⃣ The Plight of Pop 🍳
Once upon a 2020, indie restaurants got a rude awakening: pivot online or perish. Enter Adam Guild, inspired by his mom's dog grooming hustle, launching Owner.com with Dean Bloembergen. Their mission? To arm these culinary underdogs with digital swords against the Goliaths of grub. "People are hurting," says Guild. With inflation biting into margins, Owner.com's toolkit—from AI email blasts to app magic—is a beacon of hope.
2️⃣ The Digital Recipe 💡
Owner.com isn't just another tech vendor; it's the Gordon Ramsay of online restaurant management. With $33M more in the bank, thanks to Redpoint Ventures and Altman Capital, they're cooking up AI that turns a simple "I wanna tell my customers about my yellow curry" into a marketing masterpiece. This Series B brings their war chest to $58.7M, seasoning their strategy with AI, CRM, and a dollop of mobile app wizardry.
3️⃣ The Growth Garnish 📈
From tripled customer counts to handling millions in transactions, Owner's secret sauce isn't just its tech—it's understanding the hunger for connection in a digital world. With restaurant sales eyeing a $997B feast in 2023, Owner.com is setting the table for mom-and-pops to not just survive but thrive. "It's no longer enough to provide great food and great service," Guild reflects on the evolving palate of the restaurant biz.
4️⃣ Future Feasts 🚀
What's next on the menu? Owner.com plans to keep stirring the pot with investments in engineering and design, ensuring their platform remains as fresh as farm-to-table produce. With eyes on expanding beyond the U.S. shores, they're not just changing how restaurants do business—they're redefining the dining experience. As Guild sums up, "Independent restaurant owners are being screwed over." Not on his watch.
❓ Ready to order from the digital menu?
