How FoodByUs grew its supplier network from 200 to 2200 in less than 12 months
FoodByUs co-founder Ben Lipschitz says implementing new tech is all well and good, but the real secret to success is knowing your customers.
Online ordering platform Fresho raises $14 million as it looks to re-enter the US after COVID-enforced retreat
Venues can use Fresho to browse supplier lists and base their decisions on real-time availability of produce, while also using its payment platform to make payments and generate invoices.
Afterpay and Square team up to see buy now, pay later dinners, coffees and massages
Square's physical point-of-sale systems are now integrated with Afterpay, letting the BNPL juggernaut reach into the hospitality sector.
‘A sense of freedom’: Small businesses and industry groups welcome eased COVID-19 restrictions in Victoria and NSW
Changes to face mask requirements, check-ins, and COVID-19 quarantine rules are on the way for Victoria and New South Wales.
New Zealand’s Hell Pizza prepares to take a slice of the Australian market
The Kiwi gourmet food chain plans to grow its footprint across Queensland to test the market before expanding nationwide.
My best budget: Renee Wallace, owner of Birch Restaurant
This week SmartCompany is speaking to key members of the SME and startup communities to find out what they want to see in next week’s budget.
Foodbomb unveils BNPL offering for hospitality supplies
Aussie hospitality startup Foodbomb has entered the buy-now, pay-later arena, offering 21 days’ free credit for purchases from their suppliers.
Atlas Dining’s lockdown side-hustle has turned over $10 million in revenue — now it’s making a post-COVID pivot
Back in March 2020, iconic Melbourne restaurant Atlas Dining made a tech pivot that paid off. Two years later, it's shifting again to cater to post-lockdown tastes.
Shane Delia’s Providoor has served up $74 million for its restaurant partners. Now it’s Brisbane’s turn
Premium food delivery platform Providoor has delivered more than 850,000 meals to date, and that's set to accelerate as founder Shane Delia and his team enter Queensland.
NSW government to fund 5000 free RSA courses to address hospitality staff shortages
The NSW government will fund 5000 fee-free Responsible Service of Alcohol courses via TAFE and approved private providers to help ease staff shortages across the state.
Omicron turns restaurants into ghost towns, while government support dries up
Restaurant and Catering Australia CEO Wes Lambert said a survey of the organisation’s NSW members showed the average business’ revenue was down by up to 60% since the start of the year.
Hundreds of jobs saved as food wholesaler In2Food rescued from receivership by Produce Republic
Fresh produce wholesaler In2Food has been sold to food processing company Produce Republic, almost two months after it was placed in receivership.