FSTEC 2025 Restaurant Technology Guide

BACK-OF-HOUSE TECH

‘That’s Where the Money is Made’: Michael “Schatzy” Schatzberg, co-founder of Branded Hospitality, argues for investing in back-of-house technology that digitizes inventory control, which reduces waste and cuts food costs, all flowing to the bottom line.

Restaurant365 is the industry’s leading all- in-one, cloud-based accounting, inventory, scheduling, payroll, and HR solution developed specifically for restaurants. R365’s restaurant enterprise management software simplifies day-to-day management for operators, allowing them to control food costs and optimize labor. Integrations and open APIs enable Restau - rant365 to connect with other systems, includ - ing POS providers, vendors, and banks. The result is accurate, timely reporting that provides a clear and complete view of their businesses. Restaurant365 is based in Irvine, California with an office in Austin, Texas. The company is backed by Bessemer Venture Partners, ICONIQ, KKR, L Catterton, and Serent Capital. Additional information is available at restaurant365.com. Find us at FSTEC: Booth #238

Crunchtime is how the world’s top restaurant brands achieve ops excel - lence in every location. Our software is used in over 150,000 locations in 100+ countries to manage inventory, staff scheduling, learning and development, food safety, operational tasks and audits. Crunchtime enables customers including Chipotle, Culver’s, Domino’s, Dunkin’, Five Guys, and P.F. Chang’s to control food and labor costs, and de- liver great guest experiences. For more information, visit Crunchtime.com. Find us at FSTEC: Booth #227

Kitchen Armor is a pioneer in industri- al-grade, durable hardware purpose-built for the unique challenges of restaurant kitchens. With more than 15 years of ex - pertise, we engineer resilient, efficient, and future-ready solutions that perform reliably under heat, humidity, and constant use. By integrating cutting-edge technologies like Power over Ethernet (PoE), Kitchen Armor simplifies installation, reduces operational costs, and supports sustainability. Our hardware empowers commercial kitchens to operate at peak performance while ensuring long-term scalability and compliance. We set new standards in durability, ergonomics, and innovation—built for the kitchen, engineered for the future, and powered by innovation. Find us at FSTEC: Booth G-251

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The Omnichannel Opportunity: Juan George, co- founder of 858 Partners, sees the kitchen display system as the orchestrator of online ordering channels and the on-premises dining experience, controlling back-of-house operations as well as efficient labor scheduling and inventory.

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Elevate Your Restaurant Tech with Es - per and MicroTouch — Better Together at Every Touchpoint. Pair MicroTouch’s reliable, guest-ready hardware with Esper’s modern device management and seamless software delivery to streamline every part of the dining experience. From the front of house to the kitchen, we offer a fully integrated solution where hardware, software, and device management work together. Flawlessly. Find us at FSTEC: Booth D-151

ChromeOS is the Google-built op- erating system at the heart of every Chromebook. And with ChromeOS device management, you can onboard employees, manage devices remotely, and more. Find us at FSTEC: Snack to the Fu- ture Lounge presented by Google

Solink is a cloud video security and analytics platform that works with your existing cameras, access controls, and operational technologies like POS and labor management, helping you mod- ernize and improve security and oper- ations without costly upgrades. Solink is already trusted by 30,000 customers across 32 countries. Find us at FSTEC: Booth #459

One Source of Truth: Deborah Weinswig, founder and CEO of Coresight Research, shares how stra- tegic leaders support data-driven decision making in their organizations.

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