Founded in 2016, Chowbus offers a full-stack restaurant operating system that combines cloud-based POS, analytics, and AI-driven marketing solutions tailored to independent, culturally focused eateries. Its first AI product, AI Digital Ads, helps restaurants run targeted campaigns, and the company is now adding AI modules for automated accounting, supply ordering, insurance, and other back-office functions. Chowbus supports thousands of restaurants across all 50 U.S. states and Canada, processing roughly $4 billion in annualized transaction volume. The business currently generates more than $120 million in Annual Recurring Revenue—representing 9× growth over the past four years—and positions itself as a mission-critical partner rather than just a software vendor. Management plans to deepen its service integration, reduce operator overhead, and expand further into Canada. By leveraging AI to deliver 10× efficiency gains versus traditional solutions, Chowbus aims to help independent restaurants compete with large chains. The company’s strategy centers on becoming the comprehensive operating system for the $240 billion Asian restaurant segment and adjacent culturally rooted markets.

Total raised

$118M

Funding rounds

3

Latest round

Equity

Latest activity

Mar 2026