The heart of foodservice equipment procurement

Whether you're managing thousands of units, opening a new location, or replacing a single item, Backhouse cuts the busywork so you can buy with confidence.

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Trusted By

Cool Sips
LILIA
Time Out
Hilton
Layla Bagels & Coffee
Lazy Sister
Everytable
Cool Sips
LILIA
Time Out
Hilton
Layla Bagels & Coffee
Lazy Sister
Everytable

A faster, more intelligent purchasing infrastructure for multi-unit operators.

Centralize sourcing, reliably get the best deal every time, and give your team one system for purchasing across every location.

Automate Sourcing

Instantly engage every qualified vendor for any equipment need. Use AI to bring the full market to you in seconds, remove the days of back-and-forth, and enable fast, confident decisions.

Centralize Catalog

Access every SKU from every manufacturer in one place. Ensure every location sources items that meet brand specs and maintain consistent standards across all units.

Scale Operations

Track purchasing across all locations and store specs, warranties, and vendor details in one place. Maintain compliance and standardization without manual oversight.

Shawn Uldridge at Chapel Street Cafe
Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago
"It was like having a professional procurement team working just for us. Backhouse truly gets what's needed to create a thriving restaurant."
Chapel Street logo

Shawn Uldridge

Chapel Street

Lazy Sister restaurant exterior
"Backhouse played an essential role in getting Lazy Sister open! Using their equipment sourcing technology seemed like a no brainer and it definitely was."
Lazy Sister logo

Max Weiss

Lazy Sister

Andrew Moger at Cool Sips
"Backhouse made it effortless to find the right equipment at the best price, and their vendor coordination took all the friction out of procurement."
Cool Sips logo

Andrew Moger

Cool Sips

Shawn Uldridge at Chapel Street Cafe
Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago
"It was like having a professional procurement team working just for us. Backhouse truly gets what's needed to create a thriving restaurant."
Chapel Street logo

Shawn Uldridge

Chapel Street

Lazy Sister restaurant exterior
"Backhouse played an essential role in getting Lazy Sister open! Using their equipment sourcing technology seemed like a no brainer and it definitely was."
Lazy Sister logo

Max Weiss

Lazy Sister

Andrew Moger at Cool Sips
"Backhouse made it effortless to find the right equipment at the best price, and their vendor coordination took all the friction out of procurement."
Cool Sips logo

Andrew Moger

Cool Sips

Shawn Uldridge at Chapel Street Cafe
Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago
"It was like having a professional procurement team working just for us. Backhouse truly gets what's needed to create a thriving restaurant."
Chapel Street logo

Shawn Uldridge

Chapel Street

Lazy Sister restaurant exterior
"Backhouse played an essential role in getting Lazy Sister open! Using their equipment sourcing technology seemed like a no brainer and it definitely was."
Lazy Sister logo

Max Weiss

Lazy Sister

Andrew Moger at Cool Sips
"Backhouse made it effortless to find the right equipment at the best price, and their vendor coordination took all the friction out of procurement."
Cool Sips logo

Andrew Moger

Cool Sips

Technology Tailored to Your Needs

We simplify equipment sourcing for hospitality operators of all sizes.

Centralize Your Portfolio

Manage procurement across all locations from a single platform. Eliminate scattered emails, spreadsheets, and ordering channels.

Right Equipment, Every Time

Search 500k+ products to find equipment that matches your specs and standards across all locations.

Set Clear Controls

Define approval workflows, preferred vendors, and spending limits. Give locations autonomy within your guidelines.

System-Wide Visibility & ROI

Track every purchase across all locations, prevent off-spec spend, and measure the impact of procurement decisions with real savings and performance metrics.

Always Get the Best Deal

Our network and technology find the best price and service for every purchase across your entire operation.

Location-Level Equipment Intelligence

Give each location instant access to specs, warranties, and historical purchase details so operators can manage their assets confidently and stay ahead of service needs.

We created the sourcing assistant we always needed.

Our founder's family has been in restaurants since 1959. Every generation struggled to make smart equipment purchases. Backhouse was built to break this cycle for the hospitality industry. Our AI conducts research, collects quotes, and organizes data so you can focus on your guests.

Our Story
6+
Decades in industry
80%
Time saved on procurement
500k+
Products in database
1k+
Engaged vendors

Meet the modern approach to managing equipment.

Backhouse is the procurement assistant you've always needed. Book a Backhouse demo to explore a better way to buy.

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