Sideworks develops an intelligent beverage dispenser that can accurately dispense any drink using any ingredient in any container, achieving a dispense time of under 10 seconds. This technology addresses the need for faster service and consistent drink quality in hospitality venues, enabling operators to craft and serve drinks three times faster while minimizing training time for staff.
Funding
$10M 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
Hospitality venues often struggle with slow service and inconsistent drink quality due to manual preparation methods. Training staff to prepare complex beverages can be time-consuming, and variations in technique can lead to customer dissatisfaction.
Solution
Sidework provides an intelligent beverage dispensing platform designed to automate the creation of complex drinks. The system utilizes a modular design with 44 ingredient slots, enabling venues to offer a wide range of specialty beverages, including coffee, cocktails, energy drinks, and more. The dispenser accurately combines ingredients, including thick liquids and modifiers, in any container, delivering consistent quality with every pour. Integrated software allows for quick menu updates and POS integration, while the self-cleaning function reduces maintenance time.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes cafes, quick-service restaurants (QSRs), and full-service restaurants (FSRs) looking to improve beverage service speed, consistency, and menu flexibility.
Features
- Precise dispensing to 1/20th of a liquid ounce for consistent drink quality
- Dispense time of under 10 seconds, enabling faster service
- Accommodates a wide variety of ingredients, including thick liquids
- Fully refrigerated ingredient storage to maintain freshness
- POS integration for streamlined order management
- Self-cleaning functionality to reduce maintenance