Episode description

This episode of the Restaurant Technology Guys podcast features Georgie Thomas, the general manager for Choco in the U.S., who discusses the transition from DoorDash to Choco and the innovations behind Choco's platform. Choco aims to streamline the restaurant supply chain process by facilitating easier ordering from restaurants to their food suppliers and reducing food waste by addressing inefficiencies in order placement and delivery. Thomas highlights Choco AI's role in converting manual orders into digital, enhancing supplier operations, and future aspirations for predictive ordering to further alleviate waste and inefficiencies. The podcast also touches on the importance of data in optimizing the restaurant supply chain and the foundational goals of Choco in tackling food waste and climate change. Listeners can learn about Choco's operational model, benefits for both suppliers and restaurants, and the company's focus on both sectors to drive the industry's future.

00:00 Welcome to the Restaurant Technology Guys Podcast
00:32 Introducing Georgie Thomas from Choco
00:47 Georgie's Journey: From DoorDash to Choco
02:01 The Evolution of Food Delivery and Technology
03:40 Choco: Revolutionizing Restaurant Supply Ordering
20:49 The Impact of AI and Future Innovations at Choco
31:47 Exploring Choco's Origins and Mission
33:12 Closing Thoughts and Contact Information