inKind

inKind

Hospitality

Austin, Texas 2,941 followers

Driving a better connection between restaurant and guest

About us

Founded in 2016, inKind’s mission is to support restaurants and connect consumers with experiences that enrich their everyday moments and commemorate their landmarks. In our eyes, Restaurants don’t just fill your belly, they teach you about culture, mark important milestones in your life and when done right, make you feel like part of a community. They are a vital thread in the fabric of life. inKind was inspired by our experience running a restaurant incubator in Washington D.C. There, we learned what it meant to be good operators, while also designing and testing our latest tech, enhancing the experience for restaurateurs and customers. By identifying the ongoing challenges facing the F&B industry firsthand, we created a unique model to fund restaurant ventures. Through this innovative approach, inKind provides funding to restaurants of all shapes and sizes who are looking to grow. As part of our model, we take credit in the restaurants we fund and from it, market and sell high-dollar gift cards to guests. These customers then interact, transact, and enjoy positive experiences at their favorite restaurants thanks to our dedicated team and inKind app. This flywheel allows inKind to grow, ensures the success of restaurant operators, and provides customers a way to support and discover great restaurants. For more information, visit inKind.com. If you’re interested in a career and inKind, please visit inkind.com/careers for a full listing of available job roles.

Industry
Hospitality
Company size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Austin, Texas
Type
Privately Held
Founded
2018
Specialties
business financing, small business, small business financing, local business financing, finance, restaurant, Customer marketing, Food and Beverage, Customer Loyalty, and Hospitality

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    Planning a holiday celebration for your team or personal holiday event? 🍾✨ Now’s the time to secure your spot! With inKind’s complimentary concierge, you can save up to 30% on food and drinks at top-rated, hand-selected venues near you. 📍🗓️ Venues and prime dates are booking up fast, so don’t wait—Contact our team to secure the perfect spot for your event! Contact us ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gyhf-hru #inKind #EventPlanning #EventPlanningTips #HolidayParty #EventVenues #BookNow

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    🍉 🫑 How did we divert over 800 pounds of food waste away from landfills from one restaurant? Our inKind Sustainability Team worked with Ember Kitchen in Austin, TX on a pilot initiative to help address food waste. During the 3-month pilot period, we successfully diverted over 800 pounds of food waste away from landfills to animal donations. 👏 inKind used a multi-tiered approach to understand how much food is being wasted by the restaurant, help the restaurant adjust purchasing behavior, and divert any wasted food away from landfills. Learn more about our process on our blog! https://lnkd.in/g7HU9Rjk 🤩 After this pilot, Ember continues diverting food waste from landfills through a composting program. We’re so proud of the work our team put in for this program and the work from the staff at Ember. InKind continues to explore new and alternative food waste solutions. The initiative at Ember is just the beginning, with goals to expand these practices across the inKind network, driving a larger, more impactful change in the hospitality industry. 🌍 LET’S GO!! 🚀 We're excited to continue to pave the way to a more sustainable hospitality industry. #FoodWaste #Sustainability #RestaurantIIndustry #inKind #EnvironmentalImpact #FoodWasteSolution #SustainabilityEfforts #RestaurantSustainability #EnvironmentalInitiative

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    🚮 Ever wonder how your food ended up on your plate or where it goes after you throw it away? 👩🌾 The farming and transportation of food in the U.S. is a very energy-intensive process. Unfortunately, when food is thrown away, the energy used to grow and transport it is wasted too. 🚜 The restaurant industry is a huge contributor to this problem. Did you know that in the United States alone, restaurants generate 22 to 33 billion pounds of food waste each year? This means restaurants contribute 15% of all food in landfills. Not only does food waste harm the environment, but it also affects a restaurant's bottom line. The restaurant industry loses $162 billion annually from food waste. 💸 🍅 To better understand the environmental impact of food waste, let’s take a look at the lifecycle of a single tomato, from farm to landfill. Read more on our blog! https://lnkd.in/gbQDG3-E 🍽️ Stay tuned to discover how inKind is reshaping the restaurant industry's approach to food waste with a focus on sustainability at Ember, one plate at a time. #FoodWaste #Sustainability #RestaurantIndustry #inKind #EnvironmentalImpact

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    We love good deals over here. 🤩 We also love people who understand our business of bringing rewarding dining experiences to everyday people who dine out. We agree with this article, that using our app is a no-brainer. 👏 In this post, the founder of One Mile at a Time, Ben Schlappig, breaks down how to maximize rewards and how our app saves you money. It's a good read! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gmjDrpGP Thanks for the write-up One Mile at a Time and Ben! He says, "What impresses me about InKind is that the restaurants on the list are actually largely high quality and popular, unlike with many other dining rewards programs." inKind is proud of our partner restaurants network and we are working hard to add to the already impressive list. 🌟 We’d love to hear about your personal experience using inKind! What are some of your favorite ways to save using inKind? Do you regularly share your referral link? Dine out with your monthly reward or participate in credit back challenges? Let us know in the comments. ⬇️

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    It’s time to take a closer look at the environmental impact of food waste in the restaurant industry. 👀 🍽️ Restaurants contribute significantly to global climate change. From sourcing ingredients to energy usage and food waste, every aspect of a restaurant's operation has a ripple effect on the environment. Among these factors, food waste stands out as a particularly pressing issue, with far-reaching consequences not just for the environment but also for the financial health of the industry.♻️🗑️ How does food waste hurt restaurants and the environment? Take a look at the stats and read more about it on the inKind blog ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gbQDG3-E The issue of food waste in restaurants is complex and multifaceted, often stemming from inadequate data on food waste and inefficient inventory management practices.📊 BUT THERE IS HOPE! With over a decade of experience in the restaurant industry, inKind is committed to addressing these challenges head-on. Stay tuned in to learn more about food waste and some proactive steps we’ve implemented to reduce food waste at Ember Kitchen.🍓🥦🍒 #FoodWaste #Sustainability #RestauranIindustry #inKind #EnvironmentalImpact

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    🌟 This week, we’re shining a spotlight on our Sustainability Team’s initiatives and their impact on the hospitality industry. The team is dedicated to helping minority-owned restaurant operators secure equitable funding 💼, reducing the environmental footprint of restaurants 🌿, and enhancing operational practices for independent operators 🛠️. Here’s what it means: 💵 Securing the right funding is a significant challenge for minority-owned restaurants, so inKind is committed to providing the financial support they need to grow. ♻️ We’re also helping operators optimize their purchasing to cut down on food waste and divert waste from landfills. 💻 Plus, inKind’s Restaurant Toolkit offers pre-vetted tech solutions, allowing operators to focus on what matters most: serving customers and crafting delicious dishes Bottom line: We’re committed to driving positive change for the environment and our community. 🌍 Discover more about the Sustainability Team and these initiatives in our blog post! 👉 https://lnkd.in/gB9MHgm2 inKind is proud to be recognized as a force for good in the hospitality industry and is determined to continue redefining industry standards for the better. 🚀 Stay tuned for more updates on inKind company ESG initiatives in the coming weeks! 📅 #Sustainability #Hospitality #inKind #EnvironmentalImpact #RestaurantIndustry #Innovation #ESG #EquitableFunding

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    🌈 inKind Pride! 🌈 Austin’s Pride Parade was Saturday, August 10th and we walked as a company! At inKind, it’s always important for us to show solidarity and support for the LGBTQ+ community. A group of our amazing employees joined the celebration, walking together in allyship. We celebrated and amplified our voices on behalf of our founders, team members, customers, and restaurant partners who are a part of the LGBTQ+ community. It was a day filled with joy, pride, and unity as we celebrated diversity and inclusion, core values that drive our company culture. We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can be their true selves. Thank you to everyone who participated and organized the event—you made this day truly special! 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈 #Pride #inKindPride #AustinPride #DiversityandInclusion #Pride2024

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    🚀 From ingredient sourcing to energy usage and food waste, restaurants have a huge social and environmental impact in the United States. 🌎 inKind is proud to be building a reputation as a force for good in the hospitality industry and aims to use this momentum to continue to redefine industry norms. 🌱 👋 Meet the Team! Recognizing the pivotal role that sustainability plays in the future of dining, inKind has established a dedicated sustainability team. This team is focused on providing equitable funding for restaurant operators, mitigating the environmental impact of restaurants, and helping to improve operations and organizational practices for independent operators. 💡🍽️ Stay tuned in! We are going to spotlight the team’s initiatives and special projects in the coming weeks. 👀 Let's learn about how inKind paves the way for a more sustainable hospitality industry. #Sustainability #Hospitality #inKind #SustainabilityTeam #ESG #EnvironmentalImpact #RestaurantIndustry #Innovation

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    🌟 🌟 🌟 The Michelin Guide just announced that they will be reviewing restaurants in Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, Houston, and San Antonio for the first time this year! Michelin’s 2024 entry into Texas is big news for Texas restaurants and the industry. We are beyond thrilled and eager to see who earns a one, two, or three-star rating among our prized partner restaurants. We look forward to supporting our partners, future partners, and read the guide when it's published! 🍽️ Read the article: https://lnkd.in/gPWen58B

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    👋 Join us at the Texas Restaurant Show 2024 in San Antonio, TX, on July 14-15, 2024! We will be there engaging with owners and operators from Texas, showing them how we’ve reinvented the way restaurants are funded. inKind funding allows restaurants of all sizes to grow without sacrificing equity, a huge incentive for those looking to expand their business while maintaining ownership and creative control. Come join thousands of restaurateurs as a part of inKind to grow your business, your way. Learn more about the show and register here! https://lnkd.in/ep6FGji9

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inKind 10 total rounds

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