After Resengo and Formitable, Tablebooker joins Zenchef to Become Leading European Commission-free Restaurant Platform
Brussels, February 20, 2024 — Zenchef, a leading restaurant growth platform, proudly welcomes Tablebooker, a leading player in the Belgian restaurant reservation sector, to its group. This addition marks a significant stride in reshaping the European restaurant technology landscape, after merging with Formitable in early 2023 and welcoming Resengo to the group later in the year.
This strategic partnership adds a substantial 3,000 restaurants to Zenchef’s European portfolio, firmly establishing a market leadership position with a total of 6,000 restaurants in Belgium, including renowned establishments like 't Aards Paradijs, Barge and L’Horizon. This acquisition strengthens Zenchef's mission to enhance connections between restaurants and guests while promoting a more sustainable restaurant industry by powering the majority of restaurants in Belgium and eliminating reservation commissions.
Pioneering a Commission-Free Era for Restaurants
With the inclusion of Tablebooker, Zenchef is set to become the largest commission-free guest reservation platform in Europe, powering an impressive network of 19,000 restaurants across Europe covering over 6,2 million bookings per month.
"We're excited that Tablebooker will join Zenchef to strengthen our mission of bringing restaurants and guests closer together. Tablebooker, as a key player in Belgium, will help us continue to accelerate our European expansion while maintaining a strong local presence. We are very happy to welcome the Tablebooker team into the Zenchef group!” says Xavier Zeitoun, CEO of Zenchef.
Tablebooker Brings Key Insights into the Belgian Market
Tablebooker's rich history as a leader in Belgium, founded in 2012 and acquired by RestoGroup in 2015, seamlessly integrates with Zenchef's values. With invaluable local industry insight and deeper expertise in guest booking platforms, Zenchef will better empower restaurants to deliver memorable dining experiences for their guests. Zenchef welcomes Tablebooker's team, with Paul Slootmans, CEO of Tablebooker, joining as the Vice President of Revenue for Belgium and Luxembourg. This infusion of talent and expertise positions Zenchef for sustained growth and unparalleled support to its expanding clientele.
"Tablebooker’s history as a leader in Belgium will enable us to accelerate the European expansion of Zenchef while sharing the same values and mission. We are very enthusiastic about taking part in this exciting adventure"
Paul Slootmans, incoming Vice President of Revenue for Belgium.
About Zenchef
In 2023, Zenchef, Formitable, and Resengo successfully merged to create a European leader in restaurant technology. The combined forces of these French, Dutch, and Belgian restaurant platform leaders have given rise to a new and upgraded Zenchef with over 55 years of combined industry experience. Zenchef group is now serving over 19,000 clients across Europe and is committed to building a more resilient restaurant industry. The platform, without commissions, fosters a flourishing culture of dining out by bringing restaurants and guests closer together through cutting-edge technology. Notable establishments like ***Geranium (World's 50 Best #1 of 2022), ***Table by Bruno Verjus (World’s 50 Best #10 of 2023), ***De Librije, and ***Alléno Paris, along with wine bars and bistros across the continent, thrive within the Zenchef network."
About Tablebooker
Tablebooker Group, co-founded by Nicolas de Borrekens and CEO Paul Slootmans, is a leader in restaurant tech in Belgium and Luxembourg. In addition to Tablebooker, the group comprises Resto.be (a B2C platform), RestoDays (a gastronomy event), and Restofactory (specialized in restaurant website building). With over 3,000 trusted restaurants in five countries, Tablebooker is at the forefront of digitalizing the restaurant industry, managing 25 million seats in 2023.
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