86 Repairs is a subscription platform that automates equipment repair and maintenance for restaurants, utilizing AI-driven analytics to optimize vendor performance and reduce costs. By streamlining workflows and providing 24/7 support, the service minimizes downtime and enhances operational efficiency, allowing restaurant teams to focus on guest experiences.
Funding
$23.6M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Restaurants face challenges in managing equipment repair and maintenance (R&M), leading to increased costs, operational inefficiencies, and potential downtime. Coordinating repairs, managing vendors, and tracking asset performance can be time-consuming and complex, diverting staff from core responsibilities. Lack of visibility into R&M spend and equipment lifecycles further hinders cost control and proactive maintenance efforts.
Solution
86 Repairs offers a subscription-based R&M management platform designed to streamline workflows, reduce costs, and improve equipment uptime for restaurants. The platform automates the repair process, from initial request to vendor dispatch and invoice management, providing a centralized system for all R&M activities. AI-driven analytics offer insights into vendor performance, equipment health, and spending patterns, enabling data-driven decisions. With 24/7 support and a user-friendly interface, 86 Repairs empowers restaurant teams to proactively manage R&M, minimize disruptions, and focus on enhancing the guest experience.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes restaurant owners, operators, and multi-unit managers seeking to optimize equipment repair and maintenance processes, reduce costs, and improve operational efficiency across single or multiple locations.
Features
- 24/7/365 support for frontline staff, providing immediate assistance with equipment issues
- Custom troubleshooting workflows to guide staff through initial diagnostics and potential solutions
- Automated warranty checks to ensure eligible repairs are covered
- Streamlined vendor management, including access to a network of vetted service providers and performance data
- Dynamic asset inventories and automated equipment record keeping for accurate tracking and maintenance scheduling
- Predictive analytics to anticipate equipment failures and schedule preventative maintenance
- Real-time repair vs. replace recommendations based on equipment condition and cost analysis
- Invoice assurance to prevent overbilling and identify potential cost savings
- Integration with existing CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)