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DYNE: Empowering Restaurants & Feeding Communities

DYNE's Vancouver team continues to make an impact in the community and volunteers for access to healthy and affordable food for the people in need, while enhancing sustainability. The Edmonton team brings the restaurant industry leaders together for a special, in which valuable insights and wisdom were shared.

Company Updates

Exciting Times for Restaurants with Exciting New DYNE Features

Our CTO and co-founder, Parsa Riahi, discusses the launch of our new features in an interview with the founder of Vancouver Tech Journal, William Johnson, at the Collision 2023 conference.

Restaurant Blogs

Ebook 1: Top 5 AI Trends Transforming Restaurant's Codes

Keep up with the AI trends transforming the restaurant industry in various ways, enhancing customer experiences, optimizing operations, and improving overall efficiency. Download our Ebook today to learn everything about these trends and get ahead of the competition!

Restaurant Blogs

Boost Your Restaurant's Efficiency with DYNE’s Templates for Restaurants

Here are all the essential templates you need for tip calculations, PR budgeting, marketing and content scheduling. These are crafted exclusively and meticulously for the needs of restaurants, in order to simplify operations, take the load off your shoulders, and increase efficiency. Plus, they're free!

Company Updates

DYNE: Uniting Against Hunger in Canada

In a united effort, DYNE took a stand against food insecurity across Vancouver, Toronto, and Edmonton.

Restaurant Blogs

Annual Restaurant Trends

How prepared restaurants are to seasonal and annual trends they'll experience plays a huge part in determining their success and performance for the year and others to come. DYNE allows you to prepare for these trends with data-driven decision making and AI analytics.

Restaurant Blogs

How to Optimize your Restaurant's Menu Using ChatGPT

Menu optimization using ChatGPT in combination with customer insights and data analytics can improve your restaurant's customer satisfaction, grow sales and revenue, and create a more engaging dining experience for your guests.

Restaurant Blogs

How to Boost Your Restaurant's Profit

Achieving restaurant profitability may be difficult, but it is possible if you combine strategic planning, client satisfaction, and being attentive to feedback.These six innovative ideas will help you progressively increase your restaurant's profitability without adding to your personal expenses.

Restaurant Blogs

Tips on How to Handle Bad Reviews

Dealing with negative online reviews is important for any business, especially for restaurants! With customer sentiment analysis and online reputation management turn bad reviews into your advantage. Here are some tips to effectively handle negative reviews.

Restaurant Blogs

Top 6 AI Tools For Restaurants in 2023

The restaurant industry is being transformed by AI as it allows menu optimization, inventory management, predictive analytics, and demand forecasting. You can stay one step ahead of the competition and grow your restaurant by keeping an eye out for these AI tools!

Restaurant Blogs

Tips for Reducing Restaurant Food Waste

Food waste is a source of considerable loss for restaurants with inventory management software, menu optimization and predictive analytics playing a key role in handling the issue. Here’s 8 easily applicable tips for your restaurant to reduce its food waste significantly!

Company Updates

‍DYNE's Unforgettable Journey at Collision Conference 2023

During Collision Conference, we had an amazing week of networking, knowledge-sharing, and innovation! We showcased our innovative products, enjoyed meaningful conversations, and set objectives for our future, making it an unforgettable experience in the tech industry.

Company Updates

DYNE's Top 15 Moments Since Last Collision: A Year of Triumphs

Dyne has accomplished so many things this past year! Since we previously visited the Collision conference, we've been on a rollercoaster of events, from getting significant seed funding to growing our user base and so much more. Here's a list of our top 15 achievements since Collision 2022!

Events

Toronto's Ultimate Food Festival: DYNE FEST 2.0

FOODIES, REJOICE! Dyne is back with another exciting edition of DyneFest!

Company Updates

DYNE's CEO Arnav Mishra - Among BC's Top "30 Under 30" of 2023

Dyne's CEO Arnav Mishra has won the prestigious "Top 30 Under 30" award from BC Business as a young entrepreneur! This esteemed award highlights Mishra's outstanding leadership, unwavering commitment, and creative vision that have elevated Dyne to the top of the industry.

Events

DYNE Fest 2.0 Info

Join us at DYNEFest 2.0 and immerse yourself in the vibrant food culture of Toronto. Unleash your inner foodie, share unforgettable moments with friends, and embark on a culinary journey you won’t soon forget.

Company Updates

Join the U30 Founder Lunch and Panel hosted by Microsoft and LOI!

Are you a young entrepreneur looking to gain access to VCs and executives of established tech companies? Check out the exclusive U30 Founders Lunch hosted by LOI and Microsoft on April 14, 2023 to network with like-minded individuals!

Events

DYNE Fest Toronto's Ultimate Food Festival: A Culinary Experience to Remember

Read the recap on the inaugural DYNE Fest in Toronto!

Company Updates

DYNE Raises $1.6 Million in an Oversubscribed Seed Round

DYNE secures an oversubscribed seed round of $1.6M in Q1'23, with participation from notable investors in the tech industry. DYNE plans to use the funds to further develop their innovative analytics platform in order to enhance their operational excellence and value they're providing to their clients!

Company Updates

DYNE Rocks Vancouver’s Startup Scene!

From showcasing our technology in the TechConnect Dragons Event, to judging at Western Canada's Largest Business Case Competition and inspiring Mini Enterprize Titans, to participating at UBC Imprint Conference and unleashing Creators & Ideators, we've been up to so much!

Company Updates

Furthering the Entrepreneurial Community - DYNE in Edmonton

DYNE has been expanding to across Canada and officially launched in Edmonton earlier this year! Read all about what the DYNE team has been up to this past month.

Events

DYNEFest 2023 - Coming Soon!

DYNE is hosting their inaugural foodie festival "DYNEFest" in Toronto! Come to DYNEFest anytime from March 27-April 9 to enjoy exclusive discounts for DYNE app users.

Company Updates

Finding Synergy in Growth - DYNE in Toronto

Read the latest updates on what is going on with the Toronto DYNE team and what they have been up to from November 2022 until February 2023!

Podcasts

Dynin' Out with David Siegel

Tune in to this episode with David Siegel for expert insights and actionable strategies for connecting and building strong communities.

Podcasts

Dynin' Out with Marissa Huggins

Let's take a look at how the internet and technology have changed the way communities are formed, sustained, and connected.

Podcasts

Dynin' Out with Chef Jesse

A focused and detail-oriented chef, inspired by his travels and surroundings. He is constantly learning new skills and techniques in his culinary journey.

Podcasts

Dynin' Out with Anastasia Kiku

Anastasia Kiku leads Reusables.com in the fight against single-use packaging in the food industry, offering packaging-as-a-service and helping restaurants transition to reuse. Join her mission to minimize waste in the sector.

Podcasts

Dynin' Out with Tim Johnson

Join us as we explore the convergence of love and technology with the CEO and COO of Couply, an innovative platform that blends the timeless wisdom of the Five Love Languages with cutting-edge technology.

Podcasts

Dyning' Out with Pranav Menon

Join Pranav Menon as he discusses mentorship, personal growth, and his love for food. Discover new dishes and experiences in this thought-provoking podcast!

Podcasts

Dynin' Out with Chef TJ Cowni!

Discover the fascinating journey of Chef TJ Cowni. Learn about balancing money and giving back, finding purpose through cooking and breaking down cultural labels in cuisine. Get inspired and start your own food journey today!

Company Updates

The Success of Snackers and Hackers – UBC Tech Career Fair 2023

Are you a hacker, builder, creator, or even just a snacker? Learn about ways to get involved in the best foodie community!

Company Updates

DYNE Opens $1.5 Million Seed Round: Disrupts the Restaurant Industry!

We are thrilled to announce that we have opened a $1.5M Seed Round, with initial investments from our lead venture capital partners Inverted Ventures and Weave VC along with the continued participation of Valhalla Private Capital.

Company Updates

DYNE’s Commitment to Fighting Food Insecurity in India

The team is committed to delivering monthly impact-driven missions globally and welcomes partnerships with non-profits to join them in their mission. Let's make an IMPACT together with DYNE!

Restaurant Blogs

5 Clever Marketing Tactics for Restaurants

Customers won't be aware of a restaurant's offerings if there is no marketing or advertising. Restaurant social media management and auto-marketing helps restaurants attract more customers. Here are 5 marketing tactics that you can easily implement in your restaurant right away!

Restaurant Blogs

Understanding the Restaurant Marketing Funnel

Understanding the restaurant marketing funnel is essential for any restaurant owner as it will allow you to bring new customers in while keeping your existing customers coming back. Data-driven marketing, customer engagement and retention strategies play a key role in establishing this. Here's a quick guide to help you get started!

Restaurant Blogs

An Evaluation of our Competitors and How They Compare to DYNE

Nowadays as a restaurant owner there are so many different platforms that are being advertised and too many to choose from. Discover what makes DYNE stand out from others, with our restaurant automation, management and analytics software, and data-driven decision making.

Foodies

What Does Your Favourite UBC Restaurant Say About You?

Read further to find out what your favourite restaurant on campus says about you!

Foodies

The Best Food Spots at UBC

Are you a hungry UBC student? We got you! Check out our favourite restuarant picks at UBC.

App Blogs

How to Find the Best Restaurants in Your City

Are you looking for the best restaurants in town? Here are some tips on how to find the best restaurants in your city and how to use the DYNE app to help!

Foodies

The Top Foodie Influencers in Vancouver

5 Foodie Influencers in Vancouver that you should follow!

Restaurant Blogs

Influencer Restaurants: The Future of Food?

The restaurant industry is constantly evolving, as social media management and marketing services for restaurants become more and more critical the latest trend to hit the scene is influencer restaurants. Are influencer restaurants the future of food?

Restaurant Blogs

Are Digital Menus the Future of Restaurants?

Digital menus are the newest invention to revolutionize the dining experience in the restaurant industry. Digital menus provide a number of advantages, such as demand forecasting and dynamic pricing, that make them an appealing alternative for restaurants trying to modernize.

Restaurant Blogs

The Competitive Landscape of Food Delivery Services

In this article we'll be providing a competitive analysis for restaurants to further understand the food delivery mobile application market and discussing how companies can stand out from their competitors!

Restaurant Blogs

The History of Virtual Restaurants and Where It's Headed

Virtual restaurants, also known as “ghost kitchens” or “dark kitchens,” have been gaining traction in recent years. Learn more about the history of virtual restaurants and where they are headed in the future with the increasing use of AI and restaurant automation.

Restaurant Blogs

5 Ways to Fill Your Tables

Table turnover rate is an important metric for any restaurant as it measures how quickly customers are served and how efficiently your staff is working. Improving this by focusing on your performance metrics can maximize profits and create an enjoyable experience for your customers.

Restaurant Blogs

Restaurant Loyalty and How It's Created

A successful restaurant customer loyalty program alongside customer retention strategies will keep customers satisfied and coming, alongside possibly enhancing their spending while they are there too. Here are 3 strategies you can use to create loyalty from your customers!

App Blogs

Your own pocket-sized yacht club?! DYNE lets you discover new communities!

Want to discover new communities and form new connections? While DYNE doesn't let you actually own your own yacht club, it does let you explore all sorts of different settings and groups to create a community and enhance your connections with people. Just get online and start exploring today!

App Blogs

Hidden Gems and the race to find them: Discover quests and compete for the prize!

While exploring your city have you ever stumbled upon something amazing that you had no idea was there? Maybe it's a tucked-away restaurant with amazing food or a little-known park with a beautiful view. Whatever it is, with DYNE there's a race to find these gems before anyone else does!

App Blogs

Your first connection: Make both your stomachs and wallets happy!

Are you a newbie to the meetup world? No problem! This post will tell you everything you need to know to make your first DYNE meetup a smashing success. Only thing you need to do is get ready to connect with friends and make your stomachs and wallets happy!

App Blogs

The people on DYNE: your guide to re-finding your friends

Has a stranger ever randomly connected with you over food? Think back to all your favorite meals, I bet they all involved great food and the people who matter most. What if we told you with DYNE you could make that once-in-a-lifetime meal happen every week? Or every day?

Restaurant Blogs

DYNE Restaurant Optimization Dashboard

The all-in-one Reservations, POS, Menu Optimization, and Coupon Marketplace solution that helps restaurants recover from the pandemic and bounce back even better! From restaurant management software to automation and data-driven decision making, the dashboard has it all.

Restaurant Blogs

Restaurant Dine In Analytics

With our “DYNE-In” Dataset, restaurants are able to forecast their revenues, understand their customer trends, and make data-driven decisions from customer insights for their marketing and pricing strategies automatically.

Events

Cove DYNE Night

DYNE partnered with Hi Neighbour to host an event at The Cove Neighbourhood and Pub.

App Blogs

DYNE Nights! The only place to find the best events at the best prices

Are you looking for something new to do in the city? Looking for a good time without breaking the bank? Then DYNE Nights are your answer! DYNE is the best place to find events at the best prices.

Podcasts

Dynin' Out with Craig D’Cruze!

Craig D'Cruze debunks the myth that restaurants make a lot of money and highlights the difficulties in staying profitable due to tight margins and giving away free meals. To know more about Craig's advice on success in the restaurant industry, listen to the full episode!

Restaurant Blogs

DYNE Automated Marketing

Automatically optimize your menu, marketing, and coupon strategies to boost sales by as much as 20% or more. Learn how a new approach of analytics, restaurant marketing and social media management can help you outpace your competition today!

Restaurant Blogs

How to Find the Best Restaurants in Your City

Are you looking for the best restaurants in town? Here are some tips on how to find the best restaurants in your city and how to use the DYNE app to help!

App Blogs

Your own pocket-sized yacht club?! DYNE lets you discover new communities!

App Blogs

Hidden Gems and the race to find them: Discover quests and compete for the prize!

App Blogs

Your first connection: Make both your stomachs and wallets happy!

App Blogs

The people on DYNE: your guide to re-finding your friends

App Blogs

DYNE Nights! The only place to find the best events at the best prices

Are you looking for something new to do in the city? Looking for a good time without breaking the bank? Then DYNE Nights are your answer! DYNE is the best place to find events at the best prices.

Podcasts

Dynin' Out with David Siegel

Tune in to this episode with David Siegel for expert insights and actionable strategies for connecting and building strong communities.

Podcasts

Dynin' Out with Marissa Huggins

Let's take a look at how the internet and technology have changed the way communities are formed, sustained, and connected.

Podcasts

Dynin' Out with Chef Jesse

A focused and detail-oriented chef, inspired by his travels and surroundings. He is constantly learning new skills and techniques in his culinary journey.

Podcasts

Dynin' Out with Anastasia Kiku

Podcasts

Dynin' Out with Tim Johnson

Podcasts

Dyning' Out with Pranav Menon

Join Pranav Menon as he discusses mentorship, personal growth, and his love for food. Discover new dishes and experiences in this thought-provoking podcast!

Podcasts

Dynin' Out with Chef TJ Cowni!

Podcasts

Dynin' Out with Craig D’Cruze!

Company Updates

DYNE: Empowering Restaurants & Feeding Communities

Company Updates

Exciting Times for Restaurants with Exciting New DYNE Features

Our CTO and co-founder, Parsa Riahi, discusses the launch of our new features in an interview with the founder of Vancouver Tech Journal, William Johnson, at the Collision 2023 conference.

Company Updates

DYNE: Uniting Against Hunger in Canada

In a united effort, DYNE took a stand against food insecurity across Vancouver, Toronto, and Edmonton.

Company Updates

‍DYNE's Unforgettable Journey at Collision Conference 2023

Company Updates

DYNE's Top 15 Moments Since Last Collision: A Year of Triumphs

Company Updates

DYNE's CEO Arnav Mishra - Among BC's Top "30 Under 30" of 2023

Company Updates

Join the U30 Founder Lunch and Panel hosted by Microsoft and LOI!

Company Updates

DYNE Raises $1.6 Million in an Oversubscribed Seed Round

Company Updates

DYNE Rocks Vancouver’s Startup Scene!

Company Updates

Furthering the Entrepreneurial Community - DYNE in Edmonton

DYNE has been expanding to across Canada and officially launched in Edmonton earlier this year! Read all about what the DYNE team has been up to this past month.

Company Updates

Finding Synergy in Growth - DYNE in Toronto

Read the latest updates on what is going on with the Toronto DYNE team and what they have been up to from November 2022 until February 2023!

Company Updates

The Success of Snackers and Hackers – UBC Tech Career Fair 2023

Are you a hacker, builder, creator, or even just a snacker? Learn about ways to get involved in the best foodie community!

Company Updates

DYNE Opens $1.5 Million Seed Round: Disrupts the Restaurant Industry!

Company Updates

DYNE’s Commitment to Fighting Food Insecurity in India

The team is committed to delivering monthly impact-driven missions globally and welcomes partnerships with non-profits to join them in their mission. Let's make an IMPACT together with DYNE!