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Recently, EatClub co-founder and CEO Pan Koutlakis sat down with Forbes Australia at EatClub venue and community staple, Rocker Bondi, to discuss the business’s growth, set-backs and the market-leading tech innovations ensuring resilience, survival and success over the past few years.
When COVID-19 hit, the hospitality industry changed overnight. Restaurants closed, bookings vanished, and the future felt uncertain for everyone who loves great food and dining experiences. Like many in hospitality, EatClub faced the toughest challenge in its history - but saw an opportunity to rebuild stronger than ever.
EatClub’s journey over the past few years has been one of resilience, innovation, and deep partnership with the restaurant community. When the pandemic brought everything to a halt, the business used that time to listen, learn, and evolve. The result? Tools like EatClub Pay, designed to make it easier than ever for venues to connect with diners and optimise their operations, and smarter technology that helps restaurants fill more tables and maximise profitability.
Today, EatClub is proud to support thousands of restaurants across Australia and beyond, helping them thrive in a fast-changing dining landscape, with their mission remaining the same: make dining out more accessible and rewarding for everyone - diners and venues alike.
EatClub’s journey from an Australian startup to a global hospitality technology brand has seen it reach a valuation of nearly $100 million. This milestone reflects the company’s commitment to innovation and its growing impact on how restaurants attract diners, optimise operations, and drive profitability in an increasingly data-driven industry.
Read the full article here: https://www.forbes.com.au/covers/magazine/how-eatclub-rebuilt-after-covid-to-hit-100m-valuation/
