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Bear Robotics, Inc. designs and manufactures autonomous robots specifically for the food service industry. The company's flagship product, Penny, is an AI-based robot that autonomously transports food, dishes, and drinks within restaurants, enhancing customer service and operational efficiency. By addressing challenges related to labor supply, wage pressures, and cost management, Bear Robotics aims to transform the dining experience for customers while increasing job satisfaction for employees and profitability for restaurant owners. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Bear Robotics is focused on leveraging robotics and artificial intelligence to innovate hospitality management.

86 Repairs is a computer software company based in Chicago, Illinois, that offers a subscription service tailored for restaurant groups to manage their entire repair process. Founded in 2018, the company provides a maintenance management platform that oversees equipment repairs for essential kitchen appliances such as ice machines, dishwashers, and ovens. By handling the end-to-end repair and maintenance process, 86 Repairs allows restaurant owners to alleviate the burden of equipment management, enabling them to focus on delivering quality service to their guests. The company also offers 24/7 support and actionable insights aimed at improving back-of-house operations.

Dom's Kitchen & Market is an operator of a grocery store chain designed to combine shopping, restaurant dining, and home delivery. The company was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

86 Repairs is a computer software company based in Chicago, Illinois, that offers a subscription service tailored for restaurant groups to manage their entire repair process. Founded in 2018, the company provides a maintenance management platform that oversees equipment repairs for essential kitchen appliances such as ice machines, dishwashers, and ovens. By handling the end-to-end repair and maintenance process, 86 Repairs allows restaurant owners to alleviate the burden of equipment management, enabling them to focus on delivering quality service to their guests. The company also offers 24/7 support and actionable insights aimed at improving back-of-house operations.

FoodBoss is an online food delivery search engine that aggregates delivery options and fees from various restaurants and service providers, including third-party platforms and those offering direct online ordering. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, FoodBoss allows consumers to explore over 30,000 restaurants in more than 44 major metropolitan markets. Users can compare menu items, prices, delivery times, and fees to identify the most economical and efficient food delivery options. This comprehensive platform enables users to see every available food delivery and pickup service, streamlining the ordering process and helping them find the best deals.

Farmer’s Fridge provides an automated smart fridge that serves salads, bowls, snacks, and more. Its unpurchased items are regularly donated to local food pantries, providing responsibly sourced nutrition to community members in need. The company is driven by a mission to make it simple for everyone to eat well. Founder Luke Saunders was frustrated with the lack of healthy, affordable options available on the road so he worked with the best in the business to create a user-friendly smart Fridge that puts chef-curated meals in your hands, in seconds. It was founded in 2013 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Farmer’s Fridge provides an automated smart fridge that serves salads, bowls, snacks, and more. Its unpurchased items are regularly donated to local food pantries, providing responsibly sourced nutrition to community members in need. The company is driven by a mission to make it simple for everyone to eat well. Founder Luke Saunders was frustrated with the lack of healthy, affordable options available on the road so he worked with the best in the business to create a user-friendly smart Fridge that puts chef-curated meals in your hands, in seconds. It was founded in 2013 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

ZeroCater, Inc. is a food service company that specializes in providing personalized meal solutions for workplaces. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, the company offers a subscription-based and on-demand platform that delivers meals from independent restaurants, caterers, and private chefs. ZeroCater caters to various occasions, including meetings, events, and celebrations, with menu options ranging from breakfast and lunch to desserts and happy hour selections, as well as alcoholic beverages from craft breweries. The company serves clients in major cities such as New York, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Austin, and Los Angeles, and aims to foster workplace culture and community through food. ZeroCater has established itself as a prominent provider in the office catering sector, partnering with various businesses across industries.

Craftable is a complete restaurant management platform designed by Silicon Valley tech experts partnered with hospitality industry veterans. We collaborate with restaurateurs, operators and accountants to unite businesses with best-in-class technology to drive profit and reduce labor for restaurants, bars and hotels. Built to handle the most demanding beverage programs in the country, our platform is made to control every feature of your bar program and menu offerings. From ordering with vendors, costing every dash and counting every bottle, now you can keep a watchful eye on variance and cost percentage without needing a stiff drink at the end. With menu engineering, recipe costing and price comparison, your team behind the burners can easily adjust their culinary creations to protect margins in our cost-sensitive industry. Easily manage multiple locations, different vendors, and complex recipes with subrecipes and batches. Craftable is built to accommodate operators from independent restaurateurs to regional and national chains. Craftable is proud to serve the leading hospitality operators including Hakkasan Restaurants and Nightclubs, Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants, Employees Only, Slanted Door, Dead Rabbit, BOKA Restaurant Group, Barcelona Wine Bar and Station Casinos.

PizzaRev is a fast casual franchise pizza restaurant chain focused on providing customers with the ability to create personalized pizzas. The company emphasizes the use of homemade dough, flavorful sauces, and natural cheeses, allowing patrons to customize their meals to suit individual tastes. By offering a made-to-order experience, PizzaRev caters to a diverse clientele seeking fresh and unique pizza options.

Farmer’s Fridge provides an automated smart fridge that serves salads, bowls, snacks, and more. Its unpurchased items are regularly donated to local food pantries, providing responsibly sourced nutrition to community members in need. The company is driven by a mission to make it simple for everyone to eat well. Founder Luke Saunders was frustrated with the lack of healthy, affordable options available on the road so he worked with the best in the business to create a user-friendly smart Fridge that puts chef-curated meals in your hands, in seconds. It was founded in 2013 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.