By: Joshua Lee

Given the competitive and cutthroat restaurant industry, restaurateurs must fully utilize their resources to stay ahead. In this context, Katalyst—an all-in-one restaurant management platform—emerges as a favorably powerful tool positioned to disrupt the entire industry.

Co-founded by long-time restaurant industry veterans Dan Roland, Cole Dillon, and Scott Bleczinski, Katalyst aims to simplify restaurant operations, cut costs, and boost growth through its cutting-edge, point-of-sale (POS) solutions. The platform’s unique approach to integrating multiple internal operations into a single, easy-to-use system has helped customers boost their growth and achieve significant annual savings.

A Seamless, One-Stop Solution for Restaurateurs

One of the key advantages of Katalyst is its ability to consolidate multiple operational functions into a single platform. 

To illustrate the efficiency of this feature, consider the number of people and companies involved in buying and installing a TV. One company sells the TV, another company installs it, and another company is responsible for connecting the TV to the network. When repairs are needed, the owner must then go through three or more companies to figure out which one is accountable. 

It’s no different for a restaurateur. This multi-vendor approach not only complicates internal management but may even lead to higher costs and inefficiencies.

Katalyst eliminates these headaches by offering a one-stop solution for all restaurant technology needs. From POS systems that include payment processing capabilities allowing us to provide the competitive processing rates in the industry to kitchen display systems, gift card programs, and more, Katalyst integrates everything into a single platform, allowing restaurant owners to manage their operations seamlessly. 

As Dan Roland, the co-founder and original designer of Katalyst, explained, “Our platform is architected fundamentally differently from any other out there. We’re the only company in this space that was built by restaurateurs, for restaurateurs.”

Exceptional Customer Support: A Game Changer in the Industry

Another standout feature of Katalyst is its commitment to providing exceptional customer support. Whereas many technology providers outsource customer service and fail to respond to critical issues promptly, Katalyst ensures that every concern is addressed in a timely manner. 

“We return phone calls,” Scott Bleczinski, co-founder, emphasized. “It sounds basic, but in this industry, it’s a game-changer.”

This dedication to customer service was highlighted by Megan, a general manager at a restaurant in Laconia, New Hampshire. Megan shared an experience where it took another POS provider two months to respond to a critical issue with their system. 

In contrast, Katalyst’s proactive approach ensures that restaurant owners have access to dedicated account managers who have years of frontline restaurant experience working in restaurants and are deeply knowledgeable about both the technology and the restaurant industry. This hands-on support not only resolves issues quickly but also helps restaurants optimize their operations and improve growth.

Driving Growth in Their Own Restaurants

One of the compelling stories that demonstrate the impact of Katalyst is that of Bill Roland, father of Dan Roland and restaurant owner of multiple locations. Bill has been able to run his three restaurants at an impressive significant growth margin, significantly higher than the industry average. 

This remarkable achievement is largely due to the advanced data and analytics provided by Katalyst, which allow him to monitor and manage every aspect of his business in real-time, as well as increase his growth and decrease his overall expenses. Especially with three separate restaurants, to be able to save tens of thousands of dollars on each location really adds up. 

Katalyst’s platform provides restaurant owners with access to over 250 different KPI’s. It covers everything from plate costs to growth per seat hour. This level of detail enables owners like Bill to make informed decisions that directly impact their bottom line. 

For instance, restaurateurs can use Katalyst to identify the gainful tables, track server performance, and understand customer preferences—all of which contribute to higher growth and lower costs.

Bill’s success is a testament to the power of Katalyst’s technology. By leveraging the platform’s comprehensive suite of tools, he has been able to streamline his operations, reduce waste, and maximize growth. 

“The platform allows us to see real-time data on every aspect of the business,” Bill explained. “This level of insight is something we simply couldn’t get with other systems.”

The Katalyst Difference: A Platform Built by Restaurateurs, for Restaurateurs

At the heart of Katalyst’s success is its deep understanding of the restaurant industry. 

Unlike many other tech companies that develop solutions from a purely technological standpoint, Katalyst was built by Bill and Dan Roland and Cole Dillon — restaurant veterans who have lived and breathed the food and beverage business for decades. This unique perspective is reflected in the platform’s intuitive design, which minimizes the number of touches required to perform tasks, making it easy for servers, bartenders, and managers to use.

Moreover, Katalyst’s platform is designed to be flexible and adaptable to the unique needs of each restaurant, such as setting up complex menu structures or handling real-time inventory updates. It provides the tools and support needed to optimize every aspect of restaurant management.

Ultimately, Katalyst is not just another POS system—it’s a comprehensive restaurant management platform capable of transforming the way restaurants operate. For restaurateurs, it’s a trusted software partner that understands the unique challenges of the restaurant business — and provides the tools and support needed to overcome them. 

By providing a seamless, one-stop solution for all their technological needs, Katalyst enables restaurateurs to focus on what is most important: improving their growth margins.

Published by: Khy Talara