What HungerRush does

HungerRush is a Houston-based, private-equity-backed restaurant technology company founded in 2003 (originally as Revention) that provides a cloud-based, all-in-one restaurant point-of-sale platform for quick-service restaurants, pizza operators, fast-casual concepts, and multi-location franchise brands. The platform is in production at 16,000 to 20,000+ US restaurant locations, with particular concentration in the pizza vertical where 5,000+ operators rely on the system, expanding laterally into sandwiches, Mexican, chicken/wings, Asian, and burger concepts. Target customers range from single-location independents qualifying for a $0/month Starter plan to multi-hundred-location franchise enterprises on quote-based Custom configurations.

The HungerRush 360 POS serves as the system's hub and consolidates order management, payment processing, marketing automation, loyalty, online ordering, delivery management, and hardware into a single integrated stack. AI capabilities are concentrated in the OrderAI suite (acquired from OrdrAI in December 2020), most visibly OrderAI Talk — an autonomous voice ordering agent that handles multiple calls concurrently, suggests add-ons, and writes orders back to the POS. Jet's Pizza has processed 10+ million AI-driven orders through this capability, generating over $250 million in attributable AI sales since 2019. HungerRush also acquired Menufy in October 2021 to deepen online ordering and marketing, and 9Fold in May 2021. The platform supports 200+ reports, integrates with Google Maps for delivery tracking via Driver Track, and connects natively to DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub, and Postmates marketplaces plus labor and back-office tools (7Shifts, HotSchedules, Craftable, Restaurant365).

Revenue is generated through recurring POS subscriptions (Starter free and Custom quote-based), embedded payment processing at 3.09% + $0.15 per transaction flat rate, and add-on modules for AI ordering, marketing, loyalty, gift cards, and hardware-as-a-service backed by 24/7 US support. GTM is sales-led, anchored by a 'Get a Demo' CTA, inside sales for mid-market operators, and enterprise/field sales for franchise accounts, with a self-serve Starter onboarding funnel and implementation partners (Backofhouse.io, Gordon Food Service). CapStreet invested in 2022 to accelerate growth and M&A; Bill Mitchell, a 30-year QSR executive (Papa John's, Dunkin', Cicis Pizza), was appointed CEO in May 2025, and the company continues to ship product (Feedback November 2024, AI Reply March 2025, Grubhub marketplace integration May 2025).

Name

HungerRush

Legal name

HungerRush

Website

https://hungerrush.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

HungerRush is a Houston-based, PE-backed restaurant technology company offering an all-in-one cloud POS, AI-powered voice and text ordering, online ordering, marketing, loyalty, and delivery management for quick-service and pizza restaurants across more than 16,000 US locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Restaurant POS / Restaurant Management Software

SIC

Retail-Computer & Computer Software Stores (5734)

akta.pro primary industry

Mobile Ordering, POS & Campus Dining Technology (EDALADAN)

Keywords

• Restaurant POS software
• Online ordering platform
• Restaurant marketing automation
• AI phone ordering
• Delivery management software

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. POS System Subscription: Monthly subscription for the HungerRush 360 POS system that includes restaurant management, reporting, payment processing, inventory, hardware, and integrations. Hardware is included in the monthly subscription and covered by service agreements.
2. Payment Processing: Transaction-based revenue from payment processing with a flat rate of 3.09% plus 15 cents per transaction for both card present and card not present transactions.
3. Payment Processing Services: Competitive merchant services including credit card processing with rates designed to maximize profit margins for restaurants.
4. Marketing Services (Advanced Plan): HungerRush 360 Marketing (automated email and SMS campaigns) is included free for some plans but available as an add-on or included with Advanced Plan.
5. Voice and Text Ordering Add-on: OrderAI voice and text ordering available as an add-on to the base POS subscription.
6. Hardware: Hardware included in monthly subscription, with products serviced and replaced as needed under monthly service agreements with 24/7/365 US-based support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

HungerRush sells a cloud-based, all-in-one restaurant point-of-sale (POS) system called HungerRush 360 that combines order handling, payment processing, online ordering, marketing automation, loyalty programs, delivery management, and AI-powered phone ordering (OrderAI Talk) into a single integrated platform. The offering is sold as monthly subscriptions to restaurant operators, with hardware, support, and add-on modules (Marketing, Loyalty, Feedback, Text Marketing, Gift Cards) included or available as add-ons, plus transaction-based payment processing fees. Restaurant-grade hardware, the Menufy online ordering and marketing platform (acquired October 2021), and the HungerRush API for partner integrations complete the commercial product suite.

Product overview

HungerRush is an integrated restaurant technology platform offering a unified solution built around its core HungerRush 360 POS system. The platform includes OrderAI/OrderAI Talk for AI-powered voice and text ordering, Online Ordering for first-party digital storefronts, Delivery & Curbside management with Driver Track, Payment Processing, and Hardware. Additional modules include HungerRush 360 Marketing (email/SMS campaigns), Loyalty (points and rewards), Text Marketing, Gift Cards, and Feedback (customer engagement with AI Reply). The platform also integrates third-party delivery services (DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub, Postmates, Uber Direct), labor management tools (7Shifts, HotSchedules), inventory systems (Craftable, Restaurant365), and payment processors (Worldpay, Apple Pay, Datacap). Menufy, acquired in 2021, provides additional marketing and online ordering capabilities. The system serves over 18,000 restaurants and is trusted by brands like Jet's Pizza, Simple Simon's Pizza, and Hungry Howie's. Custom pricing starts at $0/month with 3.09% + $0.15 per transaction flat rate.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Menufy: A complete marketing and online ordering platform for restaurants under HungerRush.

Products and services

• HungerRush 360 POS An all-in-one cloud-based restaurant point-of-sale system combining order handling, customer loyalty, delivery, operations, inventory, marketing, online ordering, and payment processing in a single integrated platform. Built for QSR, fast-casual, and especially pizza restaurant operators from single-location independents through multi-unit franchises.
• OrderAI Talk / OrderAI AI-powered phone and text ordering solution that answers calls instantly, takes orders accurately, and syncs completed orders directly to the HungerRush POS. Handles multiple calls simultaneously, suggests add-ons to boost check averages, and supports custom greetings and natural voice choices. Designed for busy, high-volume, multi-location restaurant brands.
• HungerRush Online Ordering First-party online ordering platform that gives restaurants their own customized, branded digital ordering website. Integrates directly with the HungerRush POS to eliminate third-party commission fees and provide first-party customer data. Includes pre-ordering, group ordering, customizable menus, and pizza-specific configurations.
• Delivery & Curbside Delivery management system allowing restaurants to dispatch and manage both in-house and third-party drivers (DoorDash, Uber Direct) with Driver Track for real-time delivery visibility, route mapping, and ETAs. Tracks driver locations, current orders, and delivery metrics.
• Restaurant Hardware Range of restaurant-grade hardware including POS terminals, tablets, printers, Kitchen Display Systems (KDS), and credit card readers (Lane/3000). Covered under monthly service agreements with 24/7/365 US-based support, with products serviced and replaced as needed.
• HungerRush Payment Processing Integrated payment processing with a flat 3.09% + $0.15 per transaction rate for both card-present and card-not-present transactions. Accepts cash, credit cards, Apple Pay, and additional payment types, with high-tech security protocols and PCI DSS compliance.
• HungerRush 360 Marketing Done-for-you email and SMS marketing campaigns designed and built for restaurants, driven by real-time data from online orders. Available in Foundation (1-5 locations), Growth (6-49 locations), and Enterprise (50+ locations) tiers.
• HungerRush Loyalty Automated, customizable loyalty program using points, rewards, triggers, and visuals. Allows restaurants to fully configure how guests earn and redeem rewards and triggers personalized promotions after purchase.
• HungerRush Text Marketing SMS marketing platform with reported 98% open rates for reaching customers via text campaigns. Features real-time performance tracking, campaign creation tools, and revenue attribution.
• HungerRush Gift Cards Digital and physical gift card solutions with cash-back rewards, social media integration, QR code redemption, and reload capabilities from anywhere.
• HungerRush Feedback Customer engagement tool that captures real-time feedback through customizable digital surveys, responds quickly to issues, and encourages positive reviews on Google. Includes AI Reply for generating professional, on-brand responses to customer feedback.
• Menufy Menufy is a complete marketing and online ordering platform for restaurants, acquired by HungerRush in October 2021. Operates as a sub-brand with its own product line and is led by President Aman Devgan.

Quantifiable outcome

• Jet's Pizza generated over $250 million in AI sales through 10+ million AI-powered orders
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration22 records

AI capability8 records

Feature11 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• GrubhubcoreTechnology or Integration · 20 May 2025Grubhub Marketplace integration pushes menus and receives Grubhub orders into the HungerRush system for seamless fulfillment.
• MenufycoreTechnology or Integration · 26 October 2021HungerRush acquired Menufy, a complete marketing and online ordering platform for restaurants, scaling the company to 20,000+ restaurants. Aman Devgan serves as President and GM of Menufy.
• OrdrAIcoreTechnology or Integration · 3 December 2020HungerRush acquired OrdrAI, a leading AI-driven text and voice ordering provider, adding OrderAI text and voice ordering capabilities. This acquisition helped HungerRush process millions of AI orders.
• DoorDashcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 August 2019Original partnership with DoorDash for on-demand delivery integration, later expanded with DoorDash Drive for white-label delivery.
• DoorDashcoreTechnology or IntegrationDoorDash Marketplace integration syncs menus and orders with DoorDash directly into HungerRush POS. Also DoorDash Drive integration for delivery fulfillment using DoorDash drivers.
• Uber EatscoreTechnology or IntegrationNative integration with Uber Eats marketplace that allows orders to flow directly into HungerRush POS without manual entry.
• 7ShiftssupportingTechnology or IntegrationLabor scheduling integration that connects POS data with 7Shifts for streamlined scheduling, payroll, and labor forecasting.
• HotSchedulessupportingTechnology or IntegrationLabor and scheduling integration providing restaurants a unified view of staff and scheduling.
• CraftablesupportingTechnology or IntegrationInventory and procurement integration linking sales, inventory, recipes, purchasing, and invoices for accurate costs.
• Restaurant365supportingTechnology or IntegrationInventory and accounting integration keeping sales, labor, and back-office data in sync.
• BrazesupportingTechnology or IntegrationMarketing integration engaging guests with campaigns and messaging based on visit and order behavior.
• ValutecsupportingTechnology or IntegrationGift card and reward program integration with physical and digital options to boost retention.
• GivexsupportingTechnology or IntegrationGift card integration for issuing and redeeming physical and digital gift cards with real-time balance tracking.
• WorldpaycoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment processing partner supporting all major payment types with fast settlement and built-in fraud protection.
• Apple PaycoreTechnology or IntegrationSecure, one-tap payment integration for faster guest checkout online or in-store.
• Datacap SystemssupportingTechnology or IntegrationCertified payment hardware ensuring POS devices stay reliable and PCI compliant.
• Kanekt 365supportingTechnology or IntegrationIntegrated restaurant call center tools for handling guest calls, orders, or support.
• CheckmatesupportingTechnology or IntegrationOrder aggregator keeping marketplace orders and menus in sync so all channels flow through the POS.
• INFIsupportingTechnology or IntegrationSelf-order kiosks integration that makes upsells and accurate orders effortless for guests and staff.
• Uber DirectcoreTechnology or IntegrationDelivery integration added in March 2025 allowing restaurants to use Uber's driver network for in-house orders with logistics handled for them.
• Backofhouse.iosupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerStrategic partnership to provide restaurant technology solutions to restaurant operators.
• Gordon Food ServicesupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerStrategic partnership with Gordon Food Service to provide restaurant technology solutions.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• TouchBistro: TouchBistro provides iPad-based POS, payments, and restaurant management for full-service restaurants. Direct competitor in the all-in-one POS category, with comparable target customer (SMB to mid-market restaurants) and integrated payments model similar to HungerRush.
• Toast: Toast is the leading US restaurant POS SaaS platform, offering cloud-based POS, payments, online ordering, marketing, loyalty, and team management for restaurants. Direct head-to-head competitor to HungerRush 360, with substantially larger scale, capital base, and broader multi-vertical reach.
• Olo: Olo provides SaaS-based online ordering, delivery, and payment solutions primarily to enterprise chain restaurants. Direct competitor in the online ordering and first-party digital channel layer that HungerRush also targets with its HungerRush Online Ordering product.
• Clover (Fiserv): Clover by Fiserv is a SMB-focused POS and payments platform with broad restaurant applicability. Direct competitor in the integrated POS + payments space, leveraging Fiserv's massive distribution and merchant services scale.
• SpotOn: SpotOn delivers restaurant POS, payments, marketing, and online ordering for SMB restaurants with an emphasis on competitive payment processing rates. Direct competitor to HungerRush, particularly in restaurants seeking lower payment processing fees bundled with software.
• PAR Technology (Brink POS): PAR Technology's Brink POS offers cloud-based restaurant POS, payments, and back-office solutions with enterprise focus. Direct competitor particularly for multi-location chains and franchise operators, an area HungerRush also targets with its franchise-friendly platform.
• Lightspeed Restaurant: Lightspeed Restaurant offers cloud-based POS, payments, online ordering, and table management for full-service and fast-casual restaurants globally. Direct competitor after acquiring TouchBistro in 2024, with comparable all-in-one platform ambitions to HungerRush.
• Square for Restaurants (Block): Square's restaurant vertical provides integrated POS, payment processing, online ordering, and marketing for SMB and mid-market restaurants. Direct competitor to HungerRush, particularly in the independent and SMB segments HungerRush targets with its Starter plan.

Broad incumbents

• NCR Aloha: NCR Aloha is a long-established enterprise restaurant POS system used by large chain restaurants and hospitality operators. Broader incumbent with overlapping capabilities but not specialized in HungerRush's SMB/mid-market pizza-QSR sweet spot.

Emerging players

• Checkmate: Checkmate offers order aggregation tools that unify marketplace orders (DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub) into restaurant POS systems. Emerging player and HungerRush integration partner that competes indirectly by helping restaurants consolidate delivery-channel operations outside of HungerRush's full stack.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A3 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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