Curbit Announces Collaboration with Microsoft to Deliver Innovative AI Solution to the Restaurant Industry

LOS ANGELES (August 14, 2024) Curbit, the restaurant tech company that specializes in cutting-edge capacity management solutions, announced a collaboration with Microsoft to broaden the market reach of its innovative service.   

As part of their agreement, Microsoft will provide critical digital infrastructure and state-of-the art AI and real-time capabilities, enabling Curbit to offer enterprise-grade speed of service analysis, accurate guest expectations, real-time order progress and robust kitchen performance and sentiment analytics.

Fran Dougherty, CEO of Curbit, spent 22 years at Microsoft, where he played a pivotal role in Microsoft Azure’s platform growth. Dougherty’s familiarity with the Microsoft ecosystem and Azure AI contributed to bringing Curbit’s new solution to fruition.  

“Curbit has consistently been at the forefront of capacity management and guest experience solutions since its inception in 2019,” Dougherty said. “Integrating deeply with Microsoft’s global infrastructure and Microsoft’s enterprise footprint was the obvious next step in our evolution. As we continue innovating and further developing our technology, our collaboration represents a critical step in realizing our vision of powering 100,000 restaurant locations by 2027.”

“With Curbit’s rapidly expanding footprint in the restaurant ecosystem coupled with its unique solution using Microsoft Azure and Azure AI, this collaboration represents a natural opportunity for Microsoft to support digital transformation in the restaurant industry at scale,” said Keith Mercier, General Manager, WW Retail and Consumer Goods.

Curbit solves a pressing problem for restaurant operators and delivery service providers by analyzing real-time speed of service to accurately predict order readiness. The result is fresher food, minimal wait times and streamlined operations. Curbit’s real-time data provides insights into kitchen performance, highlighting areas for operational enhancement, like optimization of order flow and fulfillment processes. 

For additional details about Curbit, visit curbit.com and follow Curbit on LinkedIn. 

About Curbit

Curbit is the leading provider of Capacity Management solutions for restaurants that offer third-party delivery and takeout services. Our innovative platform helps restaurants efficiently manage their order flow, reducing kitchen stress and ensuring that customers receive fresh food on time. With a focus on integrity, innovation, and customer satisfaction, Curbit is dedicated to transforming restaurant operations and enhancing the dining experience. 

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