How to Source Equipment on Backhouse in Under 3 Minutes

Tired of spending too much time trying to research and buy equipment for your restaurants? We were, too. So, we created a solution to shorten the process to under 3 minutes.

No, we aren’t exaggerating! Check out the video and steps below to see just how quick and easy it is to source equipment on Backhouse:

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Step 1

Find the “Procurement” tab on the left of your Backhouse account. Click the black “Request” button or the blue “Create Request” button to begin.

Step 2

Tell us what you’re looking for! Have specific makes and models? Send them our way! Need recommendations? Feel free to keep your request general, and our AI will scan the thousands of products in our database to unlock every potential result.

Plus, you’ll have the option to mark the request as urgent (super helpful if you’re trying to replace equipment that’s key to your business), and even specify the type of delivery.

Step 3

Wait for our AI-powered ModelMatch to reveal matches for your search in our marketplace. ModelMatch acts as your procurement assistant, identifying the best products for your business based on the information you provided at the start of your search.

Step 4

Select the tier or tiers that fit within your budget. Then, use the right arrow at the top right of your screen to see relevant products and select any specific features you need.

Step 5

Click the right arrow at the top right of your screen once more to answer short, specific questions. Then, click “Start Sourcing Process” to submit your request.

Important: This process should only be used when you’re ready to buy. If you’re just browsing or exploring options, we’ll redirect to you the right place!

Step 6

Get back to your backhouse as our AI sends your request to every relevant vendor, creating a free market on your behalf. Within 24 hours, we’ll have a list of the best products at fair prices for your review.