Our Journey

From concept to industry-leading menu engineering platform

2020

The Vision Begins

Founded with the vision to revolutionise how restaurants understand and optimise their menu performance. Our founders recognised the gap between traditional menu engineering and modern data analytics capabilities.

2021

Platform Development

Intensive development phase where our team of data scientists and restaurant industry experts collaborated to build the first version of our analytics platform, incorporating machine learning algorithms and psychological insights.

2022

First Client Success

Launched our beta programme with select restaurant partners in Lisbon. Early adopters saw immediate improvements in profit margins and customer satisfaction, validating our approach to menu engineering.

2023

Expansion & Growth

Expanded operations across Portugal and began serving restaurants throughout Europe. Enhanced our platform with predictive analytics and advanced integration capabilities with major POS systems.

2024

Industry Recognition

Gained recognition as a leading innovator in restaurant technology. Introduced advanced menu psychology features and established partnerships with restaurant industry associations across Europe.

2025

International Presence

Established our position as Europe's premier menu engineering analytics platform. Launched enterprise solutions for restaurant groups and introduced AI-powered demand forecasting capabilities.

Our Mission

To empower restaurants with data-driven insights that optimise menu performance, increase profitability, and enhance customer satisfaction. We believe that every restaurant, regardless of size, deserves access to sophisticated analytics tools that were once available only to large chains.

Through our innovative platform, we're democratising menu engineering and helping independent restaurants compete more effectively in an increasingly competitive market.

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Our Core Values

The principles that guide our work and relationships with clients

Data-Driven Excellence

We believe in the power of accurate data and sophisticated analytics to drive meaningful business improvements. Every recommendation we make is backed by solid evidence and proven methodologies.

Client-Centric Approach

Our clients' success is our success. We work closely with each restaurant to understand their unique challenges and tailor our solutions to meet their specific needs and goals.

Innovation & Adaptability

The restaurant industry is constantly evolving, and so are we. We continuously innovate our platform and methodologies to stay ahead of industry trends and changing customer preferences.

Transparency & Trust

We maintain complete transparency in our methodologies and recommendations. Our clients always understand how we arrive at our conclusions and the reasoning behind our suggestions.

Collaborative Partnership

We view our relationships as true partnerships. We work alongside restaurant teams, providing training and support to ensure sustainable implementation of our recommendations.

Sustainable Growth

We focus on sustainable, long-term improvements rather than quick fixes. Our strategies are designed to create lasting positive impact on restaurant performance and profitability.

Our Expert Team

Combining deep restaurant industry knowledge with advanced analytics expertise

Chief Executive Officer

Strategic Leadership

Over 15 years of experience in restaurant operations and business strategy. Leads our vision of transforming the industry through data-driven insights and innovative analytics solutions.

Head of Data Science

Analytics & Machine Learning

PhD in Data Science with extensive experience in machine learning and predictive analytics. Develops the algorithms that power our menu engineering recommendations and insights.

Director of Client Success

Restaurant Industry Expert

Former restaurant owner and consultant with deep understanding of operational challenges. Ensures our solutions deliver real-world value and sustainable improvements for clients.

Our Achievements

Milestones that reflect our commitment to excellence and innovation

Technology Innovation Recognition

Recognised by the Portuguese Restaurant Association for our innovative approach to menu engineering and contribution to the industry's digital transformation.

EU Data Compliance Certification

Achieved comprehensive GDPR compliance certification, ensuring our clients' data is handled with the highest standards of security and privacy protection.

Industry Partnership Programme

Established strategic partnerships with leading POS system providers and restaurant technology companies to deliver seamless integration experiences.

Research Publications

Published research on menu psychology and customer behaviour patterns in peer-reviewed journals, contributing to the advancement of restaurant industry knowledge.

Partner with Menu Engineering Experts

Join the growing number of restaurants that trust TechnoNovae to optimise their menu performance and drive sustainable profitability.