On Tuesday, Ghent-based foodtech unicorn Deliverect announced that it has acquired Tabesto, the first all-in-one restaurant and fast-food ordering and payment kiosk.
The acquisition announcement comes following the launch of
- Deliverect Pulse: a marketing intelligence platform that improves visibility and ROI among third-party delivery apps
- Deliverect Retail: an order and delivery solution for the grocery and convenience sector.
The acquisition
From now on, restaurant owners using Deliverect for online orders can upgrade their in-store service with Tabesto’s smart ordering and payment technology.
With this acquisition, Deliverect added 60 employees, including Tabesto CEO Guillaume Hourmant, who will lead the Deliverect Kiosk product. Tabesto will operate in France and Switzerland.
Deliverect Kiosk will also launch in the UK, Benelux, and Spain, with plans for further expansion in Europe and beyond over the next year.
According to the Belgian company, the implementation of Tabesto order terminals streamlines the order-taking process, effectively reducing lines and transforming the in-store service experience.
Tabesto kiosks have been shown to optimise operational management and increase sales by up to 30 per cent.
“At Deliverect, our vision has always been to help the food service community thrive in the digital age,” says Zhong Xu, Deliverect CEO and co-founder.
“Today’s consumer wants the best of both worlds –– they’re looking for speed alongside a premium experience. The acquisition of Tabesto enables us to further support both on- and off-premise ordering experiences. Allowing restaurants to manage their menus & operations centrally across all their digital channels. We remain committed to this goal––exploring options to further expand the coverage of Deliverect into other regions organically as well through M&A––and are thrilled to have Tabesto’s technology and brilliant team join Deliverect in this mission,” adds Zhong Xu.
Tabesto: Specialises in order-taking and payment
Tabesto specialises in order-taking and payment. Tabesto kiosks are customisable, can integrate with existing suppliers, and are adaptable to any restaurant and POS.
With both integrated tap & pay payment as with external payment terminal expertise, Tabesto enables a flexible payment experience, offering restaurants secure, versatile, and efficient payment options.
The ability to easily edit–publishing kiosk menus alongside all other digital menus from a single screen––offers a more comprehensive, all-in-one solution for restaurant owners and operators.
Currently, Tabesto is present in over 1,500 locations and available in more than 15 countries.
“We’re thrilled to join forces with Deliverect, a leader in food tech innovation,” says Guillaume Hourmant.
“This acquisition allows both of our companies to amplify our shared mission to transform the restaurant industry through digital solutions. By integrating our all-in-one ordering and payment kiosks with Deliverect’s extensive SaaS ecosystem, we can help more restaurants worldwide embrace the power of digitisation, driving efficiency and elevating the dining experience. This partnership marks an exciting new chapter for our team and the industry as a whole,” adds Hourmant.
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