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Toast, Inc. (symbol: TOST) is a pioneering company providing an all-in-one point-of-sale (POS) and restaurant management platform. As a cloud-based system crafted specifically for the restaurant industry, Toast delivers an advanced set of functionalities designed to streamline operations and enhance efficiency. Key features include tableside ordering, quick menu modifications, real-time enterprise reporting, online ordering, and labor management, all accessible through an easy-to-use interface.
Established in the United States, Toast serves over 112,000 restaurant locations as of March 2024. The company's business model revolves around generating revenue through software subscription fees, a percentage take rate from each financial transaction processed, loan origination and servicing fees via Toast Capital, and hardware installation and professional services. Unlike many competitors, Toast intermediates every payment transaction on its platform, which amounted to an impressive $126 billion in gross platform volume in 2023.
Toast's product offerings are comprehensive, covering POS systems, inventory and payroll management, delivery integration, e-commerce ordering, reservation management, and loyalty programs. This diverse range of services positions Toast as a critical partner for restaurant operators looking to optimize their business processes and improve customer experiences.
Recent achievements for Toast include significant growth in user adoption, continuous enhancement of their platform capabilities, and strategic partnerships that expand their ecosystem. Toast Capital, the financial services arm of the company, also provides tailored loan products to help restaurants manage cash flow and invest in growth opportunities.
If you’re passionate about transforming the restaurant industry, Toast offers exciting career opportunities. The company prides itself on a fast-paced, hardworking culture that also values having fun and caring deeply about customer success. Join Toast and be part of a team that’s making a real difference in the lives of restaurant operators and their patrons.
Toast (NYSE: TOST) has announced it will release its third quarter 2024 financial results after U.S. markets close on Thursday, November 7, 2024. The company will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the same day to discuss the results. The financial report and conference call access will be available on Toast's investor relations website, where a replay will also be accessible afterward.
Toast (NYSE: TOST) has announced its Fall Product Release, introducing new mobile features to help restaurants increase revenue and strengthen guest relationships. The key highlights include:
- A Branded Mobile App allowing restaurants to launch customizable iOS and Android apps, integrated with online ordering, POS, and loyalty programs.
- SMS Marketing enabling restaurants to send targeted promotions and messages to guests in real-time.
These innovations aim to drive traffic, grow brand loyalty, and provide restaurants with more ways to connect with guests on their mobile devices. The Branded Mobile App offers customization options, while SMS Marketing leverages AI and automation for efficient communication. Both features are designed to increase repeat orders, boost average check sizes, and enhance guest engagement.
Toast's Q2 2024 Restaurant Trends Report reveals key insights into the U.S. restaurant industry. Quick-service restaurant prices increased across popular lunch items, with sandwiches and wraps averaging $11.26 (+4.6% YOY). Consumer spending shifted towards breakfast and away from dinner and late-night transactions in 20 U.S. cities. In California, QSR cashiers earned a median hourly wage of $16.98 in June.
Tipping rates decreased slightly, with the total average at 18.8%. Full-service restaurant tips dipped to 19.3%, while QSR tips dropped to 15.9%. The report also highlights regional food preferences, with sandwiches and wraps being the most popular in most states, except for tacos in California, Nevada, Oregon, and Texas. The data is based on transactions from approximately 120,000 restaurant locations using Toast's platform as of June 30, 2024.
Toast (NYSE: TOST), the all-in-one digital technology platform for restaurants, has announced its participation in the Goldman Sachs Communacopia & Technology Conference in San Francisco. The company's management team is scheduled to present on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 10:50 a.m. PDT. Investors and interested parties can access a webcast of the presentation through Toast's Investor Relations website at https://investors.toasttab.com/overview/. This event provides an opportunity for Toast to showcase its technology and business strategy to a broader audience of investors and industry professionals.
Toast (TOST), a digital technology platform for restaurants, reported Q2 2024 financial results. The company added approximately 8,000 net new locations. Annualized recurring run-rate (ARR) grew 29% to $1.5 billion.
GAAP operating income reached $5 million, compared to a loss of $(80) million in Q2 2023. Net income was $14 million, a significant improvement from a $(98) million loss the previous year. Adjusted EBITDA was $92 million, up from $15 million. Gross Payment Volume (GPV) increased 26% year over year to $40.5 billion.
Total locations rose 29% to approximately 120,000. GAAP gross profit for subscription services and financial technology solutions grew 27% to $330 million, while non-GAAP gross profit increased 29% to $344 million.
For Q3 2024, Toast expects non-GAAP gross profit of $345M-$355M and Adjusted EBITDA of $70M-$80M. For the full year, it projects gross profit of $1,340M-$1,360M and Adjusted EBITDA of $285M-$305M.
Toast (NYSE: TOST), the all-in-one digital technology platform for restaurants, has announced the release date for its second quarter 2024 financial results. The company will disclose its financial performance for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, after the U.S. markets close on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Following the release, Toast will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the results.
Investors and interested parties can access the news release containing financial results and a link to the conference call on Toast's investor relations website. For those unable to attend the live call, a replay will be made available on the same website.
Mavely announced the addition of two new executives, Usaid Khan and Kevin White, to its leadership team, aiming to accelerate growth and innovation in the influencer marketing space.
Usaid Khan, who will serve as Vice President of Business Development, brings experience from Thrasio and Amazon, where he led strategic partnerships and helped develop Amazon's live stream shopping program.
Kevin White, appointed as Vice President of Strategic Finance, joins from Toast (NYSE:TOST), where he was instrumental in building the Strategic Finance function. White will oversee budgeting, forecasting, corporate development, and long-term strategy at Mavely.
Toast's Q1 2024 Restaurant Trends Report reveals key insights into U.S. restaurant industry trends, focusing on coffee and tea pricing, breakfast transactions, and restaurant employee wages. Average prices in Q1 2024 show $3.08 for regular coffee, $5.14 for cold brew, $5.46 for lattes, and $3.74 for tea. Tea outperformed regular coffee in 30 states. Saturday breakfast transactions rose 6% YoY, while Monday transactions fell 4% YoY. Median hourly wages for servers and bartenders increased to $9.48 in Chicago and $8 in Washington, D.C. Delaware led in tipping generosity at 22.1%. Prices were highest in Hawaii and California, with Hawaii averaging $4.89 for regular coffee. The report is based on data from 112,000 restaurant locations on the Toast platform.
Toast reported strong first quarter 2024 financial results, with 6,000 new locations added, ARR growing 32% to $1.3 billion, and net loss at $(83) million. The company's CEO highlighted top-line growth and margin expansion, positioning Toast for durable growth and margin expansion.
Toast (NYSE: TOST) has launched Digital Storefront and Marketing Suites to enhance restaurants' online presence and guest engagement. The Digital Storefront Suite offers website and online ordering capabilities, while the Marketing Suite provides tools for automated marketing campaigns. These suites enable restaurants to gather guest data, create targeted campaigns, and offer customized guest experiences. The press release highlights how these innovations aim to attract and retain guests through online engagement.
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