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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I deliver a hands-on approach to provide strategic advice to my clients throughout the transaction and beyond.

Chris Brooks

Managing Director

London

I leverage strong relationships and sector expertise to bring together the optimal combination that will drive the continued success and growth of a client.

Bob Lockwood

Managing Director

New York

I find it extremely rewarding to work with accomplished business leaders and investors to help them achieve their unique set of objectives.

Johanna Lannvik

Vice President

London

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My approach to advisory begins with honesty — my commitment to clients is that they will always get a complete and frank assessment of their circumstances, as well as objective recommendations tailored to their needs.

Griffin Bealle

Managing Director

New York

Combining market intelligence and ideation of creative solutions, with the nuances of hands-on deal making, inspires my work and allows me to develop close client relationships.

Fredrik Bolander

Managing Director

Stockholm

I am inspired by working with entrepreneurs and innovators who feel passionately about what they are creating.

William Bowmer

Managing Director

San Francisco

Technology, Media & Telecom is rapidly evolving and I am inspired by the opportunity to create solutions for my clients that provide them success today and in the future.

Johannes Bräutigam

Managing Director

Frankfurt

I deliver a hands-on approach to provide strategic advice to my clients throughout the transaction and beyond.

Chris Brooks

Managing Director

London

Sound advice coupled with deep sector knowledge and international reach is how I add value and lead to successful outcomes for my clients.

Gunnar Brundin

Managing Director

Stockholm

I deeply enjoy helping shape the education middle market and supporting the continued growth of promising companies delivering powerful solutions to students and educators.

Thomas Burgett

Managing Director

Dallas

What I like most is working with companies that are changing and improving the world. It’s exciting to be part of the advancement of humanity.

Jack Calderon

Managing Director

Chicago

The accelerated pace of technology innovation makes working in this field extremely stimulating. We ensure all transactions deliver the best value to our clients and help build industry leaders.

François Carlot

Managing Director

Paris

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

Chris Cavanaugh

Managing Director

San Francisco

I enjoy advising clients through the unique aspects of their transactions and focus on meeting the objectives of all stakeholders in a process.

Michael Fineman

Managing Director

Chicago

I believe that effective client management is based on communication, readiness and always putting the client first.

Christopher Gresh

Managing Director

New York

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