Published • 6 Sep 2019
365 Retail Markets announced today that they have acquired the self-service technology company, Company Kitchen of Merriam, Kansas. The business confirmed that the Company Kitchen employees and customers will transition to be a part of 365 Retail Markets, the global MicroMarket leader.
365 is thrilled to work with such a pioneering group that has helped turn Company Kitchen into an outstanding company that it is today. 365 is also looking forward to working with hundreds of new customers and take advantage of the premier customer engagement, dining and self-service technology the Company Kitchen team has built.
“We are thrilled to work with other pioneers within the MicroMarket industry. There is no question that under one roof we will now have the most experienced and talented team in our space. We certainly expect to leverage this to expand our leadership position, to enhance the already great dining experience that CK offers, and to bring our self-service technology expertise to customers we have not worked with in the past.” Joe Hessling, 365 Retail Markets, CEO.
Company Kitchen confirmed that this transaction will add thousands of new market locations, hundreds of new dining locations as well as a team of 30 people to the 365 family. The Company Kitchen customers will continue to be serviced by the current team from their offices in Merriam, Kansas.
365 looks forward to what this combination of creative minds can create to grow the industry as a whole.
“Company Kitchen couldn’t be more excited to become part of the 365 family. I have been with CK for 8 years and am delighted to continue utilizing the technology that we created and being able to innovate with 365 and their employees. We have a wonderful customer base that will continue to receive the amazing services they have known from CK and will only benefit from the expertise within 365. I look forward to growing with our new team and strategically helping the industry flourish.” Cory White, CK Director of Operations.
“It's really exciting to bring the best of breed technology with the highest levels of security, privacy and operational ease in the industry to our customer base. Reducing friction and engaging the increasingly health conscious consumers in a meaningful way will continue to be the top areas of focus for this combined technology team.” Krishna Vedula, 365 Retail Markets, CTO.
365 and CK will contact each customer to ensure this transition is smooth. If there are any questions, please email ck@365smartshop.com.
About 365 Retail Markets 365 Retail Markets is the global leader of self-service technology and services for the Contract Foodservice industry. 365 has won many awards for their innovation and growth, including being named to the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. several times. Through our combination of MicroMarket, vending, and dining technologies, we offer the best in class point-of-service platform for the workplace. 365 offers a consolidated approach to operators seeking a streamlined system that consumers love to use. 365 has been pioneering innovation since 2009 and continues to revolutionize the market with superior technology, strategic partnerships and ultimate flexibility in customization and branding. 365 is committed to capturing every single transaction, every single time, by delivering products that are secure, scalable and reliable. For more information about 365 Retail Markets, visit www.365retailmarkets.com. You can also follow 365 Retail Markets on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
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