Digital Hospitality

Solving the Restaurant Industry’s Biggest Headache: Joe Gallagher’s 86 Repairs Story

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The restaurant industry has long grappled with the complexities of repairs and maintenance, often causing inefficiencies and added stress. Joe Gallagher, Co-Founder and Head of Product at 86 Repairs, is on a mission to change that. With a background in mechanical engineering and extensive experience in the food equipment industry, Joe’s vision for 86 Repairs is transforming how restaurants connect with reliable service providers, ensuring swift and effective repairs.

Interview Takeaways:

  • Repair vs Replace Reports – Imagine knowing which equipment in your restaurant needs attention before it becomes a problem. Joe Gallagher, Co-Founder and Head Of Product at 86 Repairs, explains how his company’s repair vs. replace reports and predictive data are helping restaurant owners and managers stay ahead of maintenance issues.
  • The Power of Helping Others in Multiple Locations – 86 Repairs thrives by helping restaurant owners and managers with multiple locations get the service and repairs they need, even across different states. Their system simplifies logistics, reducing the stress of managing maintenance across locations.
  • How 86 Repairs Is Doing Their Part in the Industry – Technician shortages and communication issues are common in the restaurant industry, but streamlined communication and proper execution can simplify the process. 86 Repairs connects technicians with clients to eliminate disconnects and ensure jobs are completed efficiently


    • Episode Links:
    • Joe Gallagher LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joehgallagheriv/ 
    • 86 Repairs: https://www.86repairs.com/
    • 86 Repairs Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/86repairs/
    • 86 Repairs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/86repairs/ 
    • 86 Repairs LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/86repairs/
    • Daniel Estrada Digital Hospitality Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-7dizkhfE4
    • Mailchimp: https://mailchimp.com/


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