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Everytable
A unique grab-and-go restaurant chain with a variable price based on each zip code's median income
About Everytable
Everytable operates as a public benefit corporation with a mission to address food injustice by making nutritious meals accessible and affordable. Founded in 2016 by Sam Polk and David Foster, the company was born from Polk's experience running a nonprofit called FEAST, which provided nutrition education to families in South Los Angeles. Polk, a former Wall Street hedge fund trader, was inspired to create a scalable, for-profit solution after recognizing the limitations of the nonprofit model in creating systemic change. His personal journey, which included growing up witnessing economic disparity, shaped his desire to build a business that balances ambition with a mission for a more equitable world.
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The company's business model is designed for efficiency and social impact. It utilizes a central commissary kitchen to prepare fresh, scratch-made meals which are then distributed to a network of small-footprint, grab-and-go retail stores, a subscription delivery service, and tech-enabled SmartFridges placed in offices and on campuses. This centralized production significantly reduces operational costs at the store level, as locations do not require full kitchens. A key component of Everytable's strategy is a variable pricing model; meal prices are adjusted based on the median income of the neighborhood each store serves, making the same healthy meals more affordable in lower-income areas. Revenue is generated through direct sales at retail locations, recurring revenue from meal subscriptions, and foodservice contracts.
Everytable offers a rotating menu of over 28 chef-prepared meals, including salads, bowls, wraps, and breakfast items, with options for various dietary needs. In addition to individual meals, the company has introduced family-style meals designed to feed up to four people affordably. To further its social mission, Everytable launched a Social Equity Franchise Program in 2021. This initiative provides a pathway to business ownership for entrepreneurs from marginalized communities by offering access to capital and comprehensive training, removing significant barriers to entry in the franchise industry. The company also runs a "Pay It Forward" program, allowing customers to purchase meals for those in need.
At a glance
- Founded
- 2016
- Headquarters
- Los Angeles, United States
- Sector
- eCommerce & Marketplaces
- Power Law
- Colt$25–100M revenue
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Seed1 investor entered at this stage
Acumen
Series A10 investors entered at this stage
Lerer Hippeau
TOMS
Alex Popa
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Kimbal Musk
Maria Shriver
Creadev
Kaiser Permanente Ventures
Candide Group
Gratitude Railroad
Series B and later7 investors entered at this stage
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Gullspång Re:food
The Libra Foundation
Beacon Fund
Desert Bloom Food Ventures
Brener International Group
Dohmen
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