What is Back of House?

Back of House is here to help you find tech-focused solutions to some of your toughest challenges as a restaurant operator. 

 

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Access a Library of Trusted Content

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Our goal is to help you stay in-the-know when it comes to technology for your restaurant business. We stay on top of industry trends and best practices with a library of trusted content that covers hot topics within the hospitality industry.

Want to do a deeper dive on a specific type of tech? We’ve got a guide for that. Our category guides cover a variety of operational areas and provide unbiased expert input to help you figure out which would provide the greatest benefit to your restaurant.

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Explore a Marketplace of Restaurant Software

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We also have cultivated a marketplace of third-party vendors, all of which are fully vetted beforehand by all of our experts. You can compare vendors, understand how they’d serve your business, research different features, and then take advantage of exclusive discounts and pricing as a Back of House user

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Talk to a Restaurant Tech Expert

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And when you need more hands-on assistance, you can book a consultation with one of our experts–all veteran restaurant industry pros who are well-versed in hospitality technology solutions for your business.

Our Process

As part of our mission to help restaurants, we are constantly researching and vetting the many restaurant software and technology solutions available to them. Our editorial team operates with complete independence – we recommend the solutions we believe are best equipped to help your restaurant achieve its goals.

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We do our research. We are constantly surveying reviews and feedback on our own site as well as others across the industry.
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We talk to actual restaurant operators. Between trade shows, expert consultations, and industry events, our team is in constant conversation with operators like you.
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We vet all of the options for you. Our experts evaluate every option by speaking with providers and testing products, ensuring deep insight into the best solutions for restaurants.

Meet Our Tech Experts

Our experts are restaurant people first, and have been in your shoes.
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Spencer Michiel

POINT OF SALE OPERATIONS
"With over 20 years of experience, I have worked every position in a....
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Rachel Morgan

INVENTORY MARKETING
"As a hospitality industry professional with over
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Dan Durkin

STAFFING OPERATIONS
“I'm trained as a chef, but started out as a dishwasher, and have accumulated a lot of knowledge in the 30 years that I spent in restaurants. I've worked both front and back of house, up to the C-Suite level with international operations."
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David Wisdom

OPERATIONS ORDER & DELIVERY
"With over 12 years of experience in the food and beverage industry, including time spent as the owner and operator of six different restaurants across the U.S., David pulls from a deep well of knowledge in order to help restaurant operators solve some of their most pressing challenges."

Our Guiding Principles

Here are the four ways we strive to serve the industry we are so passionate about:
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Problem Solving
We cut to the chase, giving you practical ideas and solutions that are tailored to your specific needs. Our focus is on providing actionable advice you can apply right away.
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Efficiency
We understand the demands of running a restaurant - every second counts. That's why everything we do is designed to help you save time and money.
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Trust
We set out to create a trustworthy platform that restaurant operators can rely on for unbiased advice.
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Relationship-Building

We cherish our close partnerships with restaurant operators, vendors, and other collaborators.

 

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