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Overview
Restaurant Technologies provides automated back-of-house solutions for the food service industry, with a focus on cooking oil management. Its systems automate the handling, storage, and disposal of used cooking oil to improve kitchen safety and efficiency. The company serves a broad range of clients, including quick-service and full-service restaurants, independent eateries, grocery stores, hotels, resorts, and casinos, and it operates on a subscription model that covers equipment, installation, and ongoing support. This lets restaurants avoid upfront equipment costs while receiving ongoing maintenance. The goal is to help kitchens run more safely and efficiently by automating oil management and waste disposal.
About Restaurant Technologies
Industries
Food & Agriculture
Robotics & Automation
Hardware
Enterprise Software
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Growth Equity (Venture Capital)
Total Funding
$35M
Headquarters
Mendota, Minnesota
Founded
1996
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- January 2026 awards and sustainability coverage kept RTI visible with operators and buyers.
- Alfred State's 2025 oil-recycling partnership shows continued penetration beyond major chains.
- Record oil recycling volumes in 2024 and 2025 reinforce cross-sell into sustainability programs.
What critics are saying
- Restaurant Technologies faces an open Dallas NLRB case filed February 13, 2026.
- California labor charges in 2025 alleged unilateral changes and discipline, signaling workforce friction.
- BIPA litigation over facial scans threatens damages, privacy scrutiny, and customer trust.
What makes Restaurant Technologies unique
- RTI serves 45,000+ kitchens with 41 depots and 1,200 employees nationwide.
- Its Total Oil Management automates delivery, storage, disposal, and recycling in one workflow.
- RTI recycled 390 million pounds of oil in 2025, strengthening sustainability claims.
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Funding
Total Funding
$35M
Above
Industry Average
Funded Over
2 Rounds
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
401(k) Company Match
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Bonus
Flexible Work Hours
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
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↑ 14%Restaurant Technologies wins their fourth "Best Places to Work Award" from the Minneapolis St-Paul Business Journal
MINNEAPOLIS, March 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Alissa Partee, Chief Operations Officer (COO), at Restaurant Technologies was recognized as one of the top "Women in Business" by the Minneapolis St-Paul Business Journal in early March.
MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Restaurant Technologies has named Diana Geseking its first Chief Legal Officer, a promotion from her previous position of General Counsel with the company.
Restaurant Technologies has promoted its Chief People Officer, Alissa Partee, to the position of Chief Operations Officer, the company announced on December 3.
ALFRED - Auxiliary Campus Enterprises and Services (ACES) has partnered with Restaurant Technologies on a new cooking oil recycling program at three Alfred State's dining venues.
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About Restaurant Technologies
Industries
Food & Agriculture
Robotics & Automation
Hardware
Enterprise Software
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Growth Equity (Venture Capital)
Total Funding
$35M
Headquarters
Mendota, Minnesota
Founded
1996
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