NEW YORK — SendaGuy Now, a Manhattan-based startup seeking to revolutionize the way independently owned restaurants in New York City request and receive commercial equipment repairs and maintenance services, was recognized as one of the most exciting New Product Innovations on display at the International Restaurant and Foodservice Show of New York. The recognition came by vote from a panel of judges which included journalists from various restaurant industry trade publications including Total Food Service and Modern Restaurant Management.
“We’re honored at having been selected as one of the most exciting innovations amidst such a large field of new products and services in the restaurant industry,” says Steve Keltz, Chief Marketing Guy at SendaGuy Now. “We believe that SendaGuy Now is truly a game changer, leveling the playing field for independent restaurant owners and franchisees who need to locate quality contractors quickly. This recognition from such a prestigious event, as well as the positive feedback we’ve gotten at the show and from our customers, is confirmation that we are solving a major problem for restaurant owners,” he added.
SendaGuy Now’s platform matches the details of a restaurant’s repair or maintenance request with the skill set of a qualified service technician working nearby, who can come when needed, usually same day.
Similar to Uber, SendaGuy Now identifies service technicians working in dense urban areas who have idle capacity and pairs them with restaurants geographically nearby that need their specific services. The company says it’s a win-win for all.
“SendaGuy Now has been a huge help in getting our repair and maintenance needs organized and under control so I can focus on all the other needs of the two restaurants I manage," says Kristina Scher, GM of Corkbuzz.
SendaGuy Now currently has over 600 restaurant locations registered with the app. Customers include independently owned QSR, FSR and Fast Casual restaurants, franchisees and even food trucks. On-demand services include: HVAC, Refrigeration, Commercial cooking equipment, Handyman Services, Electrical, Plumbing, Junk Removal, Welding, Dish Machines, Fire Safety, Grease Traps, Signage, Hood Cleaning, General Repairs, Preventive Maintenance.
About SendaGuy Now
SendaGuy Now is the first company incubated by ServiceChannel. SendaGuy Now develops and manages a repair and maintenance service request platform and mobile app for independently owned full & quick service restaurants, hospitality groups, franchisees and food truck operators located in urban areas. The app is available for download at the Apple and Google Play app stores. They can be followed at @sendaguy on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
www.sendaguy.com
About ServiceChannel
ServiceChannel, established in 2000, is the leading service automation platform. Facilities management professionals at the world’s largest retail and restaurant chains use the ServiceChannel platform to help optimize millions of transactions and billions of dollars of spend annually.
www.servicechannel.com
About the International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York
Also known as the #NYRestaurantShow and the NYS Restaurant Association Show – it’s the only all-encompassing event in New York serving the restaurant foodservice industry. For more information, visit http://www.internationalrestaurantny.com/16/ny-home.htm.
Source: SendaGuy Now
