Toast

Toast (toasttab.com) is a leading all-in-one restaurant technology platform that revolutionizes the way restaurants operate. Founded in 2011 by Aman Narang, Steve Fredette, and Tim Decker, the company is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Toast provides a comprehensive suite of tools including point-of-sale (POS) systems, online ordering, delivery management, marketing automation, payroll, and payment processing. The platform is designed to streamline operations, enhance guest experiences, and increase profitability for restaurants of all sizes, from independent cafes to multi-location chains. Toast went public in September 2021 on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker TOST, with an initial public offering price of $40 per share. As of 2025, the platform serves over 100,000 restaurant locations across the United States, Canada, and select international markets. The company generates revenue primarily through subscription fees, payment processing, and hardware sales. Toast's technology integrates with third-party services like Uber Eats, Grubhub, and DoorDash, and offers a robust app marketplace for customization. The company employs approximately 5,000 people and is recognized as a market leader in the restaurant technology sector, often cited by Forbes, TechCrunch, and The Wall Street Journal. Toasttab.com serves as the primary corporate website, providing product information, customer resources, and access to the Toast platform.