Order Up: Dramatic Change in Consumer Behavior Drives Accelerating Need for Restaurant Technologies

Jun 2021

When pandemic-induced lockdowns began, restaurants faced the ultimate test: find new avenues to generate revenue to survive. Many pivoted quickly to technology solutions, the key to achieving efficiency and maximizing profitability while consumers sheltered at home due to COVID-19.

Summary

Lincoln International's Technology, Media & Telecom Group explore how investors in the restaurant technology sector can identify strong software offerings.
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New York

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Vice President

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Stockholm

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London

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Gunnar Brundin

Managing Director

Stockholm

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Thomas Burgett

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Dallas

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Jack Calderon

Managing Director

Chicago

Throughout my career, I have thoroughly enjoyed helping the innovators and operators behind disruptive technologies thrive and reach life-changing milestones.

Chris Cavanaugh

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San Francisco

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Michael Fineman

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Chicago

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New York

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