Enlightened Hospitality Investments

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Qu is a leading digital-first platform designed specifically for the restaurant industry. It simplifies complex multi-channel and menu ecosystems by offering an intuitive cloud-based system that caters to operators, franchisees, employees, and guests.

Chip City Cookies specializes in gourmet cookies, offering over 40 varieties daily. Their signature cookie is a warm, 5.5-ounce treat.

ConverseNow Technologies, Inc., established in 2018 with headquarters in Austin, Texas, specializes in developing AI-powered virtual ordering assistants for quick service restaurants (QSRs). The company's core business involves automating and personalizing restaurant orders across high-volume voice channels like phone, drive-thru, self-service kiosks, voice assistants, and chat. By deploying its advanced voice AI technology, ConverseNow helps QSRs enhance operational efficiency, reduce customer wait times, overcome labor shortages, and ultimately boost same-store sales and average tickets while providing additional labor hours per store each month.

7shifts is a comprehensive team management platform specifically designed for the restaurant industry. The company offers a suite of tools that assist restaurateurs in making informed decisions, enhancing team retention, and streamlining operations. Its software automates employee scheduling, enabling restaurant managers to efficiently manage work hours and utilize detailed analytics to optimize workforce performance. By improving employee engagement and facilitating communication, 7shifts replaces the need for last-minute phone calls and shift swaps, ultimately helping to reduce labor costs. Trusted by over 40,000 restaurants and one million professionals in the sector, 7shifts serves both front-of-house and back-of-house teams, positioning itself as a vital resource for restaurant management.

Tacombi is a food and beverage brand and restaurant operator focused on Mexican cuisine and related beverages. It began in 2010 with a taqueria in a downtown New York garage and has since built a network of neighborhood taquerias in New York, Washington, DC, and Miami. The company develops Vista Hermosa tortilla products to preserve and share authentic Mexican flavors, with these products sold in stores across the United States. Its menu features tacos, quesadillas, burritos, aguas frescas, burgers, sandwiches, soups, salads, desserts, cocktails and juices, offering a single destination for varied Mexican-inspired foods and drinks.

7shifts is a comprehensive team management platform specifically designed for the restaurant industry. The company offers a suite of tools that assist restaurateurs in making informed decisions, enhancing team retention, and streamlining operations. Its software automates employee scheduling, enabling restaurant managers to efficiently manage work hours and utilize detailed analytics to optimize workforce performance. By improving employee engagement and facilitating communication, 7shifts replaces the need for last-minute phone calls and shift swaps, ultimately helping to reduce labor costs. Trusted by over 40,000 restaurants and one million professionals in the sector, 7shifts serves both front-of-house and back-of-house teams, positioning itself as a vital resource for restaurant management.

Tripleseat Software develops cloud- and mobile-based sales and event management software for owners and operators of restaurants, hotels, banquet facilities, and catering operations. The platform manages private dining, banquets, catered events, weddings, corporate meetings, and other celebrations, guiding the process from inquiry to day-of execution. It provides features such as instant lead alerts, e-signatures, online payments, synced calendars, and automatic exporting to streamline event sales and coordination for mid-market venues. The software helps venues grow their events business by replacing manual processes and improving revenue from events. Tripleseat was founded in 2008 and is based in Concord, Massachusetts.

DIG operates a restaurant chain focused on providing fresh, locally sourced meals. With an emphasis on seasonal ingredients, the restaurants offer organic dishes prepared from scratch using vegetables, whole grains, and naturally-raised meats. The company collaborates closely with trusted farmers and producers to ensure high-quality ingredients. Customers can enjoy healthy, expertly crafted meals at an affordable average price, with the convenience of online ordering and direct table service.