Chowly
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant technology |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Headquarters | , U.S. |
Area served | United States |
Key people | Sterling Douglass (CEO) |
| Services | Software for restaurants, POS integrations |
| Website | www |
Chowly is a Chicago-based restaurant technology company that provides software solutions for online ordering and third-party delivery integration.[1][2] Founded in 2015, the company's platform automates the entry of delivery orders into restaurant point-of-sale (POS) systems and includes tools for menu management, pricing, and marketing.[3] Its technology is used by thousands of restaurant locations across the United States.[4]
History
[edit]Chowly was founded in 2015 by Sterling Douglass and Justin McNally. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
In 2019, the company raised $5.8 million in a Series A funding round led by MATH Venture Partners, with participation from Valor Equity Partners, Chicago Ventures, and Hyde Park Venture Partners.[5][6][7]
In 2023, Chowly acquired Koala, a guest ordering platform.[8][9] In 2024, it acquired Targetable, a marketing software company.[10][11]
In 2025, Chowly launched a software platform that integrates ordering, pricing, analytics, and marketing tools.[3][12] Industry media noted the platform for consolidating previously separate tools into a single operating system for restaurant operators, simplifying the management of third-party marketplaces, online ordering, and marketing efforts.[1][13]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Chowly Introduces Smart Pricing to Boost Restaurant Profitability in the World of Digital Ordering". www.businesswire.com (Press release). Retrieved 2025-05-22.
- ^ "Chowly Debuts Restaurant Control Center | Food On Demand". foodondemand.com. Retrieved 2025-05-22.
- ^ a b Chowly. "Chowly Introduces The Chowly Platform: The Most Integrated and Simplest Solution for Independent Restaurant Operators". www.prweb.com. Retrieved 2025-05-22.
- ^ Guszkowski, Joe. "Dynamic pricing a divisive subject at National Restaurant Show". Restaurant Business. Retrieved 2025-05-22.
- ^ Dickey, Megan Rose (2018-07-13). "Chowly is raising $5.8 million to help restaurants manage on-demand delivery orders". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2025-05-22.
- ^ "Chowly is raising $5.8 million to help restaurants manage on-demand delivery orders". Eatzy. 2018-07-13. Retrieved 2025-05-22.
- ^ "Chowly Raises $5.8 Million for Expansion". 2018-07-16. Retrieved 2025-05-22.
- ^ "How Chowly's Koala buy will broaden online ordering access for SMBs". www.restaurantdive.com. Retrieved 2025-05-22.
- ^ "Chowly Buys Guest Experience Platform Koala | Food On Demand". foodondemand.com. Retrieved 2025-05-22.
- ^ Chowly. "Chowly Announces Acquisition of Targetable to Help Increase Demand for Restaurants". www.prweb.com. Retrieved 2025-05-22.
- ^ "Chowly Buys Digital Marketing Provider Targetable | Food On Demand". foodondemand.com. Retrieved 2025-05-22.
- ^ "Why dynamic pricing just needs a rebrand". www.nrn.com. Retrieved 2025-05-22.
- ^ Upson, Marisa (2023-06-07). "How Chowly Helps Restaurant Delivery Manage Third-Party Platforms". EMERGING. Retrieved 2025-05-22.