GO See The City is a food waste reduction platform that enables restaurants to generate same-day, deep-discounted coupons for surplus food, connecting them directly to consumers and nonprofits. This approach helps restaurants minimize food waste while providing consumers with affordable dining options, thereby enhancing local food sustainability.
Funding
$120K 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.
Founders
Product
Problem
Restaurants often face the challenge of surplus food, leading to waste and lost revenue. Traditional methods of managing this excess, such as delayed coupons or paper-based systems, are inefficient and fail to connect businesses with immediate demand. This results in financial losses for restaurants and contributes to environmental concerns related to food waste.
Solution
GO See The City offers a platform that enables restaurants to create and distribute same-day, deep-discounted coupons for surplus food items, directly connecting them with consumers and nonprofits. Restaurants can generate coupons for specific items they want to sell before closing, reducing waste and increasing revenue. The platform also facilitates connections with local charities for donating any remaining unsold food, further minimizing waste and benefiting the community. By providing a marketplace for surplus food, GO See The City helps restaurants optimize sales, reduce waste disposal costs, and promote sustainability.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes restaurants, food trucks, stadiums, arenas, and schools seeking to reduce food waste and increase revenue, as well as consumers looking for discounted dining options and a way to support local businesses.
Features
- Same-day coupon generation for restaurants to discount surplus food.
- Real-time distribution of coupons to nearby consumers via a mobile app.
- Integration with local charities for seamless donation of unsold food.
- Location-based discovery of restaurants and deals for app users.
- Reward system for users who support restaurants and redeem coupons.
- Digital menu creation for restaurants.
- Analytics dashboard for restaurants to track coupon performance and waste reduction.