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Chowly’s Story
Chowly was founded with a clear mission: to simplify technology for restaurants. What started as a solution to connect third-party ordering apps with POS systems has grown into a comprehensive platform that empowers restaurants to take control of their digital storefronts. Today, the Chowly Platform helps restaurants of all sizes drive more direct orders, increase profitability, and streamline operations—all in one system.
Back in 2015, I started asking restaurants about their problems. They kept telling me their Grubhub tablets didn’t talk to their POS systems. Manual order entry and keeping menus up to date was their problem. So Justin and I set out to solve that problem.
– Sterling Douglass, Co Founder & CEO at Chowly
Implementing restaurant technology is no small task, but without it, restaurants risk falling behind as digital interactions become the standard. Large chains have IT teams to help them navigate this shift—independent restaurants often don’t. That’s why Chowly exists: to bring enterprise-level technology to every restaurant, without the complexity.
A History of Innovation
Chowly has been a leader in restaurant technology since its founding, continuously evolving to meet the industry’s needs. We were the first to integrate third-party marketplaces with POS systems, the first to launch bi-directional POS menu sync, and the first to introduce virtual restaurant POS integration.
Today, the Chowly Platform processes over 350,000 orders daily for 17,000+ restaurants, helping operators save time, reduce labor costs, and increase revenue.
But restaurants need more than just integration. They need a unified system that helps them create demand, capture sales, and convert customers into loyal regulars—and that’s what the Chowly Platform delivers.
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The restaurant industry moves fast. Technology that once gave restaurants a competitive edge is now a necessity for survival. Chowly has evolved beyond integrations into a full restaurant growth platform—helping operators optimize their digital storefront, automate marketing, and track every order with real attribution.
When new technology emerges, it shouldn’t just be available to the biggest brands. Chowly levels the playing field, giving independent restaurants access to the same powerful tools as enterprise chains.
More than integration. More than ordering. The Chowly Platform is built to power restaurant profitability.
How Chowly Got Its Name
The word “chow” is often used to express excitement about a good meal—“Let’s get some chow!” or “Time to chow down!” We wanted our name to reflect that same enthusiasm, helping restaurants create more experiences that excite their guests.
In our early days, restaurants told us they’d only adopt new technology if it was simple and easy. That commitment to simplicity is still at the core of everything we build.
That was the missing ingredient. That was Chowly.
