Food tech company Deliverect has announced the acquisition of Tabesto, an all-in-one restaurant and fast-food ordering and payment kiosk.

According to the company, restaurant operators using Deliverect to manage online orders can now enhance in-store service with Tabesto’s ordering and payment software.

The acquisition brings 60 Tabesto employees into Deliverect, with Tabesto CEO and co-founder Guillaume Hourmant taking on the role of head of Deliverect Kiosk. Tabesto will continue operating in France and Switzerland, while the kiosk technology will also launch in the UK, Benelux and Spain, with further European and global expansion planned for 2025.

Deliverect sees Tabesto’s kiosks as a key tool for digitising restaurant operations, reducing queues and boosting efficiency. The kiosks, which can increase sales by up to 30%, is designed to integrate with existing suppliers and payment systems.

Zhong Xu, Deliverect's CEO and co-founder, said: “At Deliverect, our vision has always been to help the foodservice community thrive in the digital age. Today’s consumer wants the best of both worlds – they’re looking for speed alongside a premium experience. The acquisition of Tabesto enables us to further support both on- and off-premise ordering experiences. Allowing restaurants to manage their menus and operations centrally across all their digital channels."

"We remain committed to this goal – exploring options to further expand the coverage of Deliverect into other regions organically as well through M&A – and are thrilled to have Tabesto’s technology and brilliant team join Deliverect in this mission.”

Guillaume Hourmant added: "We’re thrilled to join forces with Deliverect, a leader in food tech innovation. This acquisition allows both of our companies to amplify our shared mission to transform the restaurant industry through digital solutions."

"By integrating our all-in-one ordering and payment kiosks with Deliverect’s extensive SaaS ecosystem, we can help more restaurants worldwide embrace the power of digitization, driving efficiency and elevating the dining experience. This partnership marks an exciting new chapter for our team and the industry as a whole."

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