Resources for Smarter Equipment Sourcing
Whether you're opening a new location or replacing aging equipment, Backhouse is breaking down what operators need to know about foodservice equipment procurement. Explore our strategies to save time, improve efficiency, and make informed purchasing decisions in the articles below.
How a 'Simple' Equipment Swap Turns Into a Nightmare
Tired of gas equipment install delays? Learn why 'simple' replacements get delayed and how to avoid the trap with our insights for operators.
8 Industry Memoirs We Loved in 2025
There was an incredible lineup of industry memoirs in 2025 that gave us a front-row seat to the biggest names in hospitality. Check out our favorites!
Why Enterprises Should Adopt Dynamic Product Catalogs
Backhouse resolves issues in enterprise procurement with a dynamic product catalog: franchisees get the right SKUs; enterprises get full visibility.
Famous Dave's: Catering to Change with A Design Shakeup
The BBQ brand Famous Dave’s has landed on an updated store design that meets new consumer preferences for takeout while paying homage to their roots.
Backhouse: Your Dream Equipment Procurement Assistant
Backhouse is an AI-powered marketplace that does what no human procurement assistant could. Here's what that means for enterprise sourcing teams.
Do You Have the Best Contract Rates? Here’s How to Check
Use Backhouse to verify that your contracted hospitality equipment rates are actually as competitive as you think they are. Here's how.
Nightfood Holdings: Checking In with the Future of Hotels
Part of our mission is to make new equipment discoverable. We’re excited to share three robots that will support hotel guests, employees, & operators.
How Backhouse Enables Compliance, Control, and More Franchisee Choices
As enterprise restaurant groups grow, coordinating equipment just gets more difficult. Backhouse helps franchises enforce compliance and take control.
Competitive, Consistent, Collaborative: Backhouse's 3 Pillars of Supplier Excellence
These are the three “C’s” of the important standards we have for the suppliers on Backhouse, and why they’re so vital in protecting our customers.
Popeyes: Cooking Up a Comeback with Modern Equipment
Could Popeyes' “Easy to Run” initiative be more successful than Burger King's“Reclaim the Flame?” Backhouse thinks the potential’s there; here's why.
Take A Peek Inside Backhouse with Our Founder & CEO, Max Mandell
In this Q&A, Max Mandell reveals why he launched Backhouse, how it works, who it’s helping, and why it’s important to him.
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 created a solution to shorten the process to <3 minutes!