Restaurant Technology Network

Wondering what makes RTN such a powerful community? 🌟 💡 Don’t miss this incredible video created by our RTN members, where they share their personal stories on why they choose to partner with us. From feeling like family ❤️ to having unwavering support as their companies thrive 📈, our members explain how RTN plays a vital role in their success. This is more than just business—it’s about building lasting relationships and achieving greatness together 💪. Tune in here 🎥 https://lnkd.in/gNziRs4s to see why being part of RTN is a game-changer! ✨ 🚀 Join us to share, connect, and thrive in a community that helps solve hard problems by working together. The Rosetta Stone for the restaurant technology industry is here, and we’d love to have you be part of it. #RTN #RestaurantTechnology #RestaurantTechnologyNetwork #Innovation #Networking #IndustryLeaders #Standards #TechConvergence #ThoughtLeadership Robert Peterson Matt Wampler Steven M. Elinson Russell Cotter (he/him/his) Scott Huetter Phil Fannin Tim Tang, CFE 🟦 Christopher Sebes Jake Simon Abigail Lorden Leonhard Tammy Hanson Shazia Ajani Robert Firpo-Cappiello Anna Wolfe Michal Christine Escobar Katherine Ware Noell Dimmig Amy Cochran Hospitality Technology

🙌 OPEN TO EVERYONE 🙌 🏅 Thinking about applying for 2026 Start-Up Alley? Get a front-row seat to what judges look for. 💡 Existing solution provider? Hear what matters most to restaurants as you plan your next big innovation. 🍽️ Restaurant decision-maker? Discover fresh, exciting tech and the thinking behind today’s top startup solutions. Whether you're building, refining, or buying—this session is for you. 🗓️ TUESDAY | APRIL 22, 2025 ⏰ 2 PM ET ▶️ Register Here - https://lnkd.in/ggxn26Z3? #RTN #RestaurantTechnology #RestaurantTechnologyNetwork #StartUpAlley #MURTEC #Innovation #FutureOfTech #FoodTech Courtney Radke Yaro Tsyhanenko Kirk Morrison Akhilesh Vijay Vyawahare Susan Lucas Stephanie Nardini Cacy Bedoka Abigail Lorden Leonhard Tammy Hanson Robert Firpo-Cappiello Anna Wolfe Michal Christine Escobar Shazia Ajani Noell Dimmig Katherine Ware Amy Cochran Hospitality Technology

🚨 2025 RTN Vendor Advisory Council – Nominations Now Open! 📅 Nomination Period: Now through April 23rd 👉 https://lnkd.in/ghD-yrJg ▶️ [Nominate yourself or a peer today!] Are you ready to take a leadership role in shaping the future of restaurant technology? We’re now accepting nominations for the 2025-2026 RTN Vendor Advisory Council (VAC) — a unique opportunity for RTN Supplier Members to collaborate directly with the RTN Board of Governors, influence strategic initiatives, and elevate innovation across the industry. ✨ Why Join the VAC? ✅ Advise RTN leadership on trends and key priorities ✅ Collaborate with top restaurant tech leaders ✅ Shape RTN programs, standards & advocacy ✅ Gain visibility through RTN’s platforms and events ✅ Enjoy exclusive access at MURTEC & Executive Summits (for sponsors) ✅ Network with industry leaders during joint board/VAC meetings 🧠 Current RTN Supplier Members (Start-Up, Allied, or Platinum) are eligible to apply. 🪑 One seat per company | Senior-level leaders preferred | 4 virtual meetings per year 📣 Don’t miss this opportunity to represent your company, contribute to the industry, and make your mark. 💼 See current VAC members ▶️ https://lnkd.in/gZjEWPgd 💼 Meet the RTN Board of Governors ▶️ https://lnkd.in/gSEU6RmF #RTN #VendorAdvisoryCouncil #RestaurantTechnology #LeadershipOpportunity #RTNCommunity #RestaurantTechnologyNetwork #InnovationLeadership Abigail Lorden Leonhard Tammy Hanson Robert Firpo-Cappiello Anna Wolfe Michal Christine Escobar Shazia Ajani

🎉 Huge congratulations to RTN member ClearCOGS on securing $3.8M in an oversubscribed seed round! 🚀 Their AI-powered predictive analytics are transforming how restaurants operate—tackling food waste, improving efficiency, and driving smarter decision-making across the board. This latest round, led by Closed Loop Partners with participation from Myriad Venture Partners and Level Up Ventures, will help accelerate their impact and continue delivering much-needed innovation to the industry. We’re proud to have ClearCOGS as part of the RTN community and can’t wait to see what’s next! 📣 Read the full press release here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/gEbd83MD #RTN #RestaurantTechnology #RestaurantTechnologyNetwork #AI #FoodWaste #Innovation #ClearCOGS #SeedFunding #Sustainability #PredictiveAnalytics Matt Wampler Osayanmo Osarenkhoe Kelsey Jobalia Abigail Lorden Leonhard Tammy Hanson Robert Firpo-Cappiello Anna Wolfe Michal Christine Escobar Shazia Ajani Noell Dimmig Hospitality Technology

🌟 RTN Member Spotlight: Shweta Ruparel, Head of Engineering at VOICEplug AI 🌟 We’re thrilled to shine a spotlight on Shweta, a dynamic force behind the innovation happening at VoicePlug—a company on a mission to transform restaurant operations through AI-powered voice commerce. As Head of Engineering, Shweta brings deep expertise in front-end/back-end development and complex data structures, continuously pushing boundaries with state-of-the-art architectures and cutting-edge AI. 💡 What problem does VoicePlug solve? VoicePlug addresses one of the biggest challenges restaurants face today—labor shortages and rising costs. Their AI-driven solution automates customer interactions to: ✔️ Improve order accuracy ✔️ Enhance customer satisfaction ✔️ Empower consistent upselling ✔️ Reduce staff stress ✔️ Turn labor challenges into growth opportunities 🙌 Why RTN? Shweta and her team joined RTN to collaborate, innovate, and stay aligned with industry trends. VoicePlug is proud to be part of a community driving digital transformation and enhancing guest experiences across the restaurant ecosystem. 🎵 Fun fact about Shweta: When she’s not building next-gen tech, you’ll find her dancing! She loves exploring different dance styles as a creative and energizing way to stay active. Read Shweta's entire spotlight here ▶️ https://lnkd.in/gkZqUqHb 👏 Join us in celebrating Shweta and the entire VoicePlug team as they continue to revolutionize how restaurants operate! 📢 Learn more about VoicePlug: https://voiceplug.ai #RTN #MemberSpotlight #RestaurantTechnology #RestaurantTechnologyNetwork #AI #VoiceCommerce #WomenInTech #HospitalityInnovation #FoodTech #DigitalTransformation Jay Ruparel Abigail Lorden Leonhard Tammy Hanson Robert Firpo-Cappiello Anna Wolfe Michal Christine Escobar Shazia Ajani Katherine Ware Hospitality Technology

RTN Spotlight: We are thrilled to welcome Paul Amestoy, co-founder of Kitchen Armor, to our Vendor Advisory Council Board! With a deep passion for the hospitality industry, Paul has spent his career bridging the gap between kitchen operations and cutting-edge technology. At Kitchen Armor, he played a key role in developing Power over Ethernet (PoE) stainless steel Android touch screens, and today, his team continues to innovate with PoE solutions for devices like Epson thermal printers, POS terminals, and digital signage. Paul and Kitchen Armor are dedicated to streamlining workflows, reducing labor and food costs, and enhancing the guest experience through smart, energy-efficient solutions. We are honored to have Paul's expertise and insights guiding RTN forward. To learn more about Paul, check out his RTN Member Spotlight ▶️ https://lnkd.in/gPff57my And please join us in welcoming Paul to the RTN Vendor Advisory Council! 👏👏 #RTN #RestaurantTechnology #RestaurantTechnologyNetwork #Innovation #KitchenTech #WelcomePaul #RTNLeadership #VendorAdvisoryCouncil Amy Bookout Brooke Knight Abigail Lorden Leonhard Tammy Hanson Robert Firpo-Cappiello Anna Wolfe Michal Christine Escobar Shazia Ajani Katherine Ware Hospitality Technology

RTN Spotlight: We are thrilled to welcome Tony Fernandez, CEO & President of MTech Mobility, to our Vendor Advisory Council Board! With over 30 years of experience, Tony has been a driving force in IT managed services and operations across industries like retail, hospitality, travel, healthcare, and entertainment. As the founder of MTech Mobility, a global leader in mobility and technology solutions, he has built a reputation for customer-first innovation and strategic vision. His leadership journey includes key roles at Amadeus, a major IT provider for global travel & tourism, and NCR Corporation, a leading enterprise software and services provider. We are honored to have Tony’s expertise and insights guiding RTN forward. To learn more about Tony, check out his RTN Member Spotlight ▶️ https://lnkd.in/gZyYZ7Qe And please join us in welcoming Tony to the RTN Vendor Advisory Council! 👏👏 #RTN #RestaurantTechnology #RestaurantTechnologyNetwork #Leadership #TechnologyInnovation #WelcomeTony #VendorAdvisoryCouncil Tony Fernandez Beth Sweeney Chris Ashcraft Abigail Lorden Leonhard Tammy Hanson Robert Firpo-Cappiello Anna Wolfe Michal Christine Escobar Shazia Ajani Amy Cochran Hospitality Technology

RTN Spotlight: We are thrilled to welcome Josh Gurley to RTN’s Vendor Advisory Council (VAC)! As the leader of The Coca-Cola Company's Digital Partnerships & Capabilities organization, Josh is dedicated to creating differentiated digital value for Coca-Cola’s partners—helping to shape the future of digital experiences in restaurant and hospitality. With a strong background in customer leadership, data & analytics, innovation commercialization, and digital strategy, Josh has played a key role in advancing The Coca-Cola Company's digital growth across both retail and foodservice channels. His expertise in driving digital transformation and enhancing first- and third-party digital experiences makes him a valuable addition to our community. Beyond his professional achievements, Josh is also a values-driven leader and advocate for inclusion. He previously served as President of Coca-Cola’s "This-Ability" Inclusion Network, championing change and advocating for the disability community. We’re excited to have Josh’s insights, leadership, and passion as part of RTN’s Vendor Advisory Council! Please join us in welcoming him! #RTN #RestaurantTechnology #RestaurantTechnologyNetwork #VendorAdvisoryCouncil #TheCocaColaCompany #DigitalPartnerships #Capabilities #CustomerLeadership #Data #Analytics #InnovationCommercialization #DigitalStrategy #ThisAbility #Inclusion Josh Gurley Angela Diffly Abigail Lorden Leonhard Tammy Hanson Robert Firpo-Cappiello Anna Wolfe Michal Christine Escobar Noell Dimmig Shazia Ajani Robert Firpo-Cappiello

📣 RTN would love to give a huge shout-out and 👏 congratulations to RTN Member Realytics for their latest research report, “CX Leaders & Laggards in US Café & Restaurants – 2024.” 📖 Access the full report here: https://lnkd.in/ggPiPV5i! Dive in and discover how top restaurants are achieving check size growth, increased foot traffic, and capturing market share 1.5–2x above the competition! This in-depth study compares industry leaders who put customers first with those who don’t, revealing the key operational strategies that drive sustained growth versus silent decline. Ready to benchmark your performance? Gain actionable insights and see where you stand in today’s competitive landscape. Realytics is revolutionizing the retail industry with AI-driven performance and consumer analytics, delivering the most comprehensive dataset on Market, Pricing, Location, Product, Brand, and Experience Analytics. With data from 200 million outlets across 215 countries, over 10 billion reviews analyzed, and insights from over 1 billion consumers in 100+ languages, this report is a must-read! #RestaurantTech #CustomerExperience #CXInsights #DataDriven #Analytics #Realytics #HospitalityInsights #RestaurantIndustry Vinkal Chadha Tony Popov Abigail Lorden Leonhard Tammy Hanson Robert Firpo-Cappiello Anna Wolfe Michal Christine Escobar Shazia Ajani Noell Dimmig Hospitality Technology

🚀 Huge Congratulations to RTN Member Flybuy | Radius Networks! 🚀 We’re thrilled to celebrate Flybuy for their incredible impact in transforming Taco John's International, Inc. order-ahead experience! 🎉 Their AI-enhanced location engine is driving fresher food, faster service, and higher accuracy—all leading to major growth in mobile orders and customer satisfaction. Key Wins from This Case Study: ✅ 70% increase in mobile order sales 📈 ✅ 10% reduction in delivery driver wait times ⏳ ✅ 23% decrease in missing or incorrect orders 🎯 By integrating Flybuy’s Smart Fire technology with Olo and PAR Punchh, Taco John’s has revolutionized the digital ordering experience, ensuring that customers get hot, fresh food the moment they arrive—without needing to check in. 🔥 👏 Hats off to Flybuy for leading the way in restaurant technology innovation! And another big shoutout to Robert Firpo-Cappiello for bringing this story to life! 📖 Read the full case study to see how Flybuy is reshaping the future of order-ahead and pickup experiences here ▶️ https://lnkd.in/g4Rt3-48 #RTN #RestaurantTechnologyNetwork #RestaurantTechnology #OrderAhead #Innovation #Flybuy #CustomerExperience Rebecca McFarland Rachel Heffernan Abigail Lorden Leonhard Tammy Hanson Robert Firpo-Cappiello Anna Wolfe Michal Christine Escobar Katherine Ware Shazia Ajani Hospitality Technology Amy Cochran