Toast is Named a 2024 Inc Power Partners Winner

Today, Inc., one of the leading media brands for entrepreneurs and business leaders, announced its third annual Power Partner Awards. The list honors B2B organizations across the country that have proven track records supporting entrepreneurs and helping them grow their businesses, and Toast is delighted to be honored on this year’s list.

This distinction from Inc. is particularly special, as it highlights Toast’s ability to deliver for our customers and support their growth. Winners were analyzed and selected by Inc. editors based on their own submissions as well as comprehensive research on their reputations, cross-checked by customer testimonials “to ensure that the sales pitch matches the actual client experience,” said Inc. Editor in Chief Mike Hofman. 

Toast has proven to be a dedicated business partner through constant innovation and a customer-centric, data-driven approach, while also aiming to build a collaborative food community that’s built on hospitality, technology, and deeper connection. We work directly with our customers to understand their unique needs and how Toast can best support their businesses. 

Since 2021, we’ve worked closely with Customer Advisory Boards (CABs) composed of industry leaders from across the Toast customer network, from small to medium-sized businesses, to enterprise hospitality organizations with hundreds of locations. We’d like to extend a special thanks to CAB members who volunteered to participate in Toast’s application on our behalf—Sarah Lieberman of Dandelion Cafe, Shaz Khan of Tono Pizzeria and Cheesesteaks, Joy Zarembka from Busboys and Poets, Jefferson Macklin of Bar Mezzana, and Kelly Vega from St. Joe Community Taproom.

This year Toast also celebrated our customers and the unique culture of service in the restaurant industry with the Toast Community Awards. Over 2,000 Toast restaurants applied for the chance to receive recognition in 3 categories - hospitality, impact and growth. Three winners were selected to receive a cash prize, as well as a trip to Toast’s Boston HQ and a chance to connect with company leaders. We were proud to celebrate this year’s winners - Goldie’s Bagels in Columbia Missouri, Chef’s Cafe in Sharonville, Ohio and Oscar’s Authentic Mexican Grill in Olathe, Kansas - at our Spark event in Boston earlier this fall.

Thank you to Inc. for this recognition and to all of our customers who helped us achieve this honor. We are proud to serve you and help you thrive.