Co-Founder/CEO
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86 Repairs
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.
- Artificial Intelligence
- Data & Analytics
- Enterprise Software
- Software Only
Updated 23 months ago
Funding
Raised to date
$23.6MRaised 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.
+3Funding rounds are not available yet.
Founders
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)