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🔥 The Future of Restaurant Tech: Meet the 15 Game-Changing Startups That Competed at MURTEC 2025! 🔥

🥁 The competition is over, and the trailblazers of restaurant tech have made their mark! After earning their spot at MURTEC 2025, these 15 startups showcased their innovations—now, it's time to celebrate their impact! 🚀
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Drumroll, please... 🥁

The moment has arrived! After fierce competition and game-changing innovation, RTN—alongside our FABULOUS sponsor SageNet—is thrilled to celebrate the incredible startups that competed in Start-Up Alley at MURTEC 2025! Earning a spot in this elite group was no easy feat, and these 15 trailblazers wowed us with their groundbreaking ideas, shaping the future of the restaurant industry.

So, who are the trailblazers leading the charge? Let’s meet them:

All-Day – A solution designed to meet the needs of today’s guests with dietary restrictions and preferences.
foreva.ai– An AI-powered voice agent that integrates seamlessly with existing POS systems.
ForteSG– Automates back-office processes from payroll to finance.
FranchiseSEE – The ultimate platform for managing franchise operations with ease.
Incept AI– Revolutionizing order taking with AI-driven voice technology for phone and drive-thru.
Livelytics – Real-time analytics that bring restaurant sales and operations to life.
OfOne (YC W23) – AI-powered ordering and upselling solutions that elevate the dining experience.
Pickpad – The smart solution to make order pickup faster and more efficient.
Realytics – AI-driven insights that decode customer behavior for better decision-making.
SignalFlare.ai – Transforming complex data into relevant insights with a decision science framework.
Table Touch – The table management system that boosts occupancy and server performance.
Khumbu Systems– Simplifying integrations and connecting systems with a universal API.
Vox AI – AI-powered voice automation that streamlines restaurant operations.
Xenia – Workforce management and team collaboration tools that are a game-changer.
Xina AI: Voice Ordering Software for Hospitality – Revolutionizing voice ordering in the hospitality space.

Top 15

This wasn’t just a competition—it was an evolution! The incredible finalists of Start-Up Alley at MURTEC 2025 pushed the boundaries of what’s possible, tackling everything from AI automation to data analytics, workforce management, and guest engagement tools. Their innovations have the potential to solve real challenges for restaurant operators in powerful ways.

And what a show it was! MURTEC 2025 delivered an electrifying live pitch showdown, where the top three finalists, chosen by our esteemed panel of expert judges, took the stage to present their revolutionary solutions. Then, in an unforgettable moment, the audience cast their votes in real time to crown the ultimate winner...Pickpad!

A huge thank you to our all-star judges for their hard work and dedication in selecting the best of the best:

🔥 Cacy Bedoka – Product/Program Strategist, Jack in the Box
🔥 Susan Lucas, – CIO, Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant
🔥 Stephanie Nardini – SVP of IT, Jersey Mike's

 

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