# Expo

> Expo is an AI platform for multi-unit restaurant operators that consolidates fragmented data from POS, inventory, labor, and guest-feedback systems into a single intelligent dashboard. Non-technical managers can ask their restaurant data questions in plain English and get answers - no analysts, no SQL, no Tableau build required. Founded by chef-turned-operator Will Pacio and tech veteran Dave Lu (the team formerly behind restaurant-staffing marketplace Pared), Expo connects to systems like Toast, Restaurant365, Crunchtime, Square, and DoorDash to automate reporting and surface operational insights for chains from QSR to fine dining.

- **Founded:** 2015
- **Headquarters:** San Francisco, United States
- **Founders:** Will Pacio (Founder & CEO), Dave Lu (Co-founder)
- **Team size:** ~53 employees (third-party estimates range 50-170)
- **Products:** Expo AI Platform, Natural Language Analytics, Automated Reporting, Data Integrations
- **Notable:** Winner, MURTEC 2024 Startup of the Year (Multi Unit Restaurant Technology Conference), Predecessor company Pared filled 200,000+ restaurant shifts across SF, NYC, DC and Philadelphia, Helped Romano's Macaroni Grill increase profits and drive efficiencies with machine learning

## Products & services

- **Expo AI Platform** — A unified dashboard that consolidates POS, inventory, labor, and guest-feedback data into one place for multi-unit restaurant operators.
- **Natural Language Analytics** — Chat with restaurant data in plain English through tools like Claude and ChatGPT - no SQL, analysts, or BI build required.
- **Automated Reporting** — Schedules and distributes dashboards and reports across teams before the morning shift begins.
- **Data Integrations** — Connectors for Toast, Restaurant365, Crunchtime, Square, DoorDash and dozens of other restaurant systems.

## Achievements

- Winner, MURTEC 2024 Startup of the Year (Multi Unit Restaurant Technology Conference)
- Predecessor company Pared filled 200,000+ restaurant shifts across SF, NYC, DC and Philadelphia
- Helped Romano's Macaroni Grill increase profits and drive efficiencies with machine learning
- Raised ~$11M total across Seed and Series A rounds

## Latest updates

- **2024-03** — Named MURTEC 2024 Startup of the Year.
- **2022-07** — Announced machine-learning-driven profit gains for Romano's Macaroni Grill.

## Links

- Website: https://www.getexpo.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/getexpo

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Last updated: 2026-06-15