Not every restaurant is a good customer. We define the one profile where our impact is maximum, sales friction is minimum, and word of mouth is automatic.
Compared against solo restaurants and large franchises — the two most common alternatives.
| Dimension | Solo restaurant 1 location |
Multi-location chain ✦ 3–20+ locations · our ICP |
Large franchise 50+ locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue per sale | $65/mo | $650–$1,300/mo | High but complex |
| CAC | Low | Low (same 1 person) | Very high (procurement) |
| Pain intensity | Moderate | Very high — structural | Moderate (IT team absorbs it) |
| Onboarding speed | Fast | Fast (same menu, 1 setup) | Slow (custom integrations) |
| Word of mouth | Low | Very high — owner networks | Doesn't refer |
| Expansion potential | Dead end | Grows with them | Possible but slow |
| Decision speed | Fast | Fast — 1 decision-maker | Months (committee) |