🔥 The Future of Restaurant Tech: Meet the 15 Game-Changing Startups Competing at MURTEC 2025! 🔥
Drumroll, please... 🥁
It’s here! The moment you’ve all been waiting for! After fierce competition and endless innovation, RTN, alongside our FABULOUS sponsor SageNet, is thrilled to announce the Top 15 finalists for Start-Up Alley at MURTEC 2025! Trust us—getting to this stage is no easy feat, and these 15 game-changing startups have earned their spot by showcasing groundbreaking ideas that will shape 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, Inc. – 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.
This isn’t just a competition—it’s an evolution! These finalists are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, tackling everything from AI automation to data analytics, workforce management, and guest engagement tools. The potential of these innovations to solve real challenges for restaurant operators is huge!
But wait—there’s more! MURTEC 2025 is going to be off the charts! Not only will attendees get the chance to meet these incredible startups face-to-face, but they’ll also witness a live pitch showdown that will keep you on the edge of your seat! The top three finalists, selected by a panel of expert judges, will take the stage to pitch their revolutionary solutions. Then, the power is in your hands—you, the audience, will cast your votes in real-time to crown the winner!
Who are these all-star judges, you ask?
🔥 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
These judges will evaluate the finalists based on:
- Level of Innovation
- Practical Application
- Ease of Implementation
- Lifecycle
- Wildcard (judge’s discretionary points)
This high-energy session is going to be a showstopper, and trust us, you don’t want to miss it!
If you're attending MURTEC 2025, make sure to take a stroll in the alley and prepare to be wowed by the next wave of restaurant technology. Don’t just witness innovation—be part of it!
