Helping elevate business success across US Foods' network of foodservice operators
MONTREAL, Aug. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Lightspeed Commerce Inc. (NYSE: LSPD) (TSX: LSPD) ("Lightspeed" or the "Company"), the one-stop commerce platform empowering merchants to provide the best omnichannel experiences, today announced a new collaboration with US Foods Holding Corp. (NYSE: USFD), one of the largest foodservice distributors in the United States.
Through this collaboration, Lightspeed Restaurant technology will be available throughout US Foods' CHECK Business Tools program, available to thousands of restaurants and food service operators across the United States. This dynamic collaboration will empower ambitious entrepreneurs to accelerate growth, provide exceptional customer experiences, and become go-to destinations in their space.
"Partnering with US Foods to bring our advanced POS solutions to their CHECK Business Tools program marks a significant milestone," said Adoniram Sides, SVP of Hospitality at Lightspeed. "Through this collaboration, we aim to help restaurant operators streamline their operations, boost profitability, and create memorable customer experiences. We're setting a new standard in the dining industry by delivering unmatched value and support to restaurateurs."
US Foods customers will gain access to multiple benefits within the Lightspeed Restaurant platform:
- Exclusive US Foods Customer Offers on Lightspeed POS Hardware: Making state-of-the-art technology upgrades accessible and affordable.
- Advanced Insights: Boost sales and elevate customer service with powerful menu insights, guest profiles, and server reviews. Track customer habits and menu performance to spotlight top dishes.
- Multi-Location Management: Effortlessly oversee multiple locations with shared customer data and customizable menus for delivery, dine-in, or specific devices.
Lightspeed Restaurant POS systems and Lightspeed Payments will be leveraged through the US Foods CHECK Business Tools program. The CHECK Business Tools program provides restaurateurs with the tools they need to drive increased traffic, simplify their staffing and modernize their restaurant operations – ultimately helping them make more money and unlock their full potential. With Lightspeed as a premier partner, restaurateurs are better equipped with industry-leading tools to excel and stand out in a competitive market.
"We are excited to welcome Lightspeed as a new provider in our CHECK Business Tools Program," said Adam Stinn, Director of Business Solutions at US Foods. "Our goal is to offer our customers reliable technology providers, who bring meaningful solutions and impactful product innovations to help their businesses succeed. We believe Lightspeed has a lot to offer, and are looking forward to this new collaboration."
Dive into the transformative features of Lightspeed Restaurant on our website.
About Lightspeed
Powering the businesses that are the backbone of the global economy, Lightspeed's one-stop commerce platform helps merchants innovate to simplify, scale and provide exceptional customer experiences. Our cloud commerce solution transforms and unifies online and physical operations, multichannel sales, expansion to new locations, global payments, financial solutions and connection to supplier networks.
Founded in Montréal, Canada in 2005, Lightspeed is dual-listed on the New York Stock Exchange and Toronto Stock Exchange (NYSE: LSPD) (TSX: LSPD). With teams across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific, the Company serves retail, hospitality and golf businesses in over 100 countries.
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About US Foods
With a promise to help its customers Make It, US Foods is one of America's great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 250,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With more than 70 broadline locations and approximately 90 cash and carry stores, US Foods and its 30,000 associates provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill.
Visit www.usfoods.com to learn more.
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