The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Ketan Thakker, Chief Executive Officer at RDE, Inc. and Restaurant.com

Ketan Thakker, Chief Executive Officer at RDE, Inc. and Restaurant.com

Restaurant.com

Show Notes
About The Guest(s):

Ketan Thakker is an accomplished executive with a track record of infusing innovation into established industries. He has a specialization in online marketplaces and has founded companies such as TripRental.com and served as CFO for Apartments.com. Currently, he is the CEO at RDE Incorporated and Restaurant.com.

Summary:

Ketan Thakker, CEO of Restaurant.com, joins Chris Voss on The Chris Voss Show to discuss the company’s mission and how it helps independent restaurants thrive. Restaurant.com is a digital tech and marketing company that focuses on independent specialty cuisines. They work with over 10,000 restaurants nationwide, offering marketing programs and incentives to drive customers to these establishments. Keaton also talks about the recent acquisition of CardCash.com, a secondary gift card market, and how it complements their existing business. Despite the challenges faced during the pandemic, Restaurant.com has managed to keep the lights on and is now thriving as people return to dining out.

Key Takeaways:

Restaurant.com focuses on independent restaurants, offering marketing programs and incentives to drive customers to these establishments.

They have over 10,000 restaurants nationwide participating in their program, catering to a variety of cuisines.

Restaurant.com also serves as an incentive company for businesses, allowing them to use gift cards to incentivize employees or customers.

The recent acquisition of CardCash.com allows customers to buy and sell gift cards at a discount, providing additional savings opportunities.

Despite the challenges faced during the pandemic, Restaurant.com has managed to keep the lights on and is now thriving as people return to dining out.

Quotes:

“We focus on the independent specialty cuisines that are one-offs, but they need distribution, visibility, and everything.” – Ketan Thakker

“We’re a B2C consumer, and then we’re an incentive company to the businesses as well.” – Ketan Thakker

“We’re in the process of acquiring another company called CardCash.com, a secondary market for gift cards.” – Ketan Thakker