Your internal hospitality management hub
Your entire hospitality operation, connected.
ON EXPO connects the people, information and daily workflows of a hospitality business in one internal environment. It is designed to sit across existing systems rather than replace every system of record.
Bring daily communication, scheduling, training, and operational information together in one internal hub.
Pre-shift Brief
Friday · Dinner
FOH
Specials: burrata, halibut crudo · Patio opens at 5:00
BOH
Allergen update posted to the Menu Hub
Bar
New seasonal cocktail — tasting at 4:45
Events
Private dining, 24 guests, 7:00 PM
Staffing
Two servers on patio · one runner on call
Shared with FOH · BOH · Bar · Management
The Problem
Gaps in the System and a Disconnect Across Platforms
Hospitality is a business built on people and teamwork; however, behind every smooth service is a constant effort to keep everyone informed and on the same page.
Hospitality teams routinely operate across 6–8 disconnected systems: scheduling, payroll, messaging, SOPs, training, events, menus, inventory and more. As a result, owners and managers often find themselves juggling multiple systems, while employees are left searching for information across different platforms or relying on word of mouth. Important details get lost between shifts, communication collapses between departments, and managers spend valuable time repeating instructions or training new hires instead of focusing on their teams and guests.
This results in:
Fragmented operational knowledge and no reliable internal source of truth
Inconsistent communication across FOH, BOH, and management teams
Time-consuming onboarding and training, especially for multilingual staff
Administrative complexities that pull managers off core duties
As individuals with hospitality backgrounds, we understand that these challenges are part of the daily reality of running a business. When information is scattered and every team has its own way of communicating, even simple tasks become harder than they need to be.
ON EXPO was built to bring people, information and everyday workflows together in one connected environment. This helps teams stay aligned, gives managers more time to focus on core duties, and allows owners to run their businesses with greater clarity and control.
The ON EXPO Solution
One Connected Hub for Hospitality Operations
The Gap ON EXPO fills:
Existing hospitality software largely focuses on individual functions, rather than the operational environment connecting the people and information across those functions. Owners and managers are constantly balancing competing priorities, while employees need clear communication and reliable access to the information they need to do their jobs. When that information is scattered across disconnected systems, even simple tasks become unnecessarily complicated.
As people with firsthand experience in hospitality, we have lived and understand this reality. That is why we built ON EXPO.
ON EXPO connects the people, information and daily workflows of a hospitality business in one internal environment. It is designed to sit across existing systems rather than replace every system of record.
ON EXPO brings the people, information, and daily workflows of a hospitality business together in one connected internal environment. From scheduling and team communication to training and operational updates, the platform gives teams a shared place to find the information they need and stay aligned throughout the day.
Rather than forcing businesses to replace the systems they already rely on, ON EXPO is designed to connect the workflows that run across them. The goal is simple: Help employees stay informed, give managers more time to lead, and give owners greater clarity and control over their operations.
Product Highlights
Features
ON EXPO is designed to bring together the operational functions and daily information of a hospitality team into one seamless, connected environment. It eliminates scattered tools and fragmented communication so your team can work faster, stay aligned, and deliver exceptional guest experiences.
Staffing & Scheduling
Shift management, time tracking, payroll sync, role permissions, shift swaps
Internal Communications
Announcement board, SMS-synced messaging without phone number sharing
Pre-shift Briefing
Printable daily brief organized by department; synced with reservations APIs
Onboarding & Employee Operations
Digital documentation, AI language translation, centralized records, compliance tracking
Training Center
SOP modules, video training, certifications, knowledge testing
Menu & Operations Hub
Recipes, allergens, pricing, instructions, seasonal updates
Events Hub
Centralized event planning and coordination across departments, with event details, responsibilities, communication and operational information maintained in one shared location
Inventory
Par-level tracking tied to the Menu Hub; FOH and BOH can input counts and flag 86’d items in real time
Employee Portal
Individual profiles, role-based access, development metrics, certifications and licenses tracking
Who It’s For
Built for the People Who Keep Hospitality Running
ON EXPO was built for operators, across all venue types and sizes. Its purpose is to provide hospitality operators with a better way to manage the people, information, and daily workflows that keep their businesses running. From independent restaurants and neighborhood bars to growing restaurant groups and larger hospitality organizations, the platform brings essential internal operations together in one shared environment.
Independent Hospitality Venues
Bring schedules, announcements, training, and daily operational information together so managers can spend less time chasing details and more time running the floor.
ON EXPO provides a centralized hub for staff schedules, announcements, pre-shift briefings, training materials, and essential employee information. Owners and managers can spend less time repeating instructions or tracking down information and more time supporting their teams and delivering a consistent guest experience.
Small-To-Mid-Sized Restaurant Groups
Support more consistent communication, onboarding, and operational practices across departments and multiple locations.
As restaurant groups grow across multiple locations, keeping teams aligned and maintaining consistent operating practices becomes more difficult. ON EXPO helps connect daily workflows across departments and venues, giving management a more centralized way to communicate updates, organize operational information, and support onboarding and training. The goal is to improve consistency without adding another disconnected system to the technology stack.
Bars and Nightlife Venues
Keep staff informed across shifts, communicate operational changes, and make essential information easier to find in fast-moving environments.
Where fast-paced service and coordination across shifts are essential, ON EXPO helps bring schedules, team communications, operational updates, and daily information into one accessible environment. Staff can stay informed about changes, expectations and upcoming events, while managers have a clearer way of keeping everyone aligned.
Multi-Location Hospitality Groups and Hotels
Build toward centralized operational visibility, integrations, and advanced capabilities designed for more complex organizations.
For larger hospitality organizations, ON EXPO’s long-term direction includes broader multi-location visibility, integrations, and more advanced operational capabilities. The platform is designed to evolve alongside growing businesses, supporting a more connected view of internal operations while allowing existing systems of record to continue serving their core functions.
Founding Locations Program
The first 50 locations get ON EXPO Core free for 12 months.
We’re inviting a founding group of hospitality venues to run ON EXPO in their daily operations and help shape what we build next.
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Who qualifies
Independent hospitality venues and small-to-mid-sized restaurant groups ready to use ON EXPO in their day-to-day operations.
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What participation involves
Onboarding with the ON EXPO team and regular feedback on the workflows your team uses every day.
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How to apply
Tell us about your venue using the form below. We’ll follow up to confirm fit and next steps.
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After the first year
Founding locations can continue on a paid ON EXPO Core plan after their complimentary 12 months.
Request a Demo
Bring your operation together.
See the current product in action. Whether you run an independent venue or a small group dealing with fragmented tools, a short walkthrough will show how ON EXPO brings scheduling, communication, pre-shift readiness, and employee information together in one internal hub.
Reach out to schedule a demo and explore whether it fits the way your team actually works.