Dash App for Restaurants and Bars Debuts in Chicago

CHICAGO, Oct. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Dash Software, LLC, a leading mobile payment platform for restaurants, bars, and clubs, announced today their expansion to Chicago, the company's second city of operation following its November 2013 launch in New York City.

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Dash, which has quickly risen in popularity with app-savvy Millennials for transforming the check paying process by allowing diners to pay bar and restaurant tabs directly from their smartphones, will launch in 20 venues around Chicago including Fulton Market Kitchen, Tre Soldi, Zapatista, Table 52, Kuma's Too, Monk's Pub, Jerry's Wicker Park and more.

"We could not be more excited and humbled to launch Dash in Chicago, a town of passionate foodies where we know we can provide immediate value for the community," said CEO and co-founder Jeff McGregor, who, along with former college roommate Gennady Spirin, formulated the idea of Dash on New Year's Day when the two were out to brunch and unable to grab their waiter's attention at the busy venue.

He added, "At the end of the day, Dash is simple – great food, great dining experiences, and a great night out, and that's something we think Chicago will really appreciate."

With Dash, diners and bar-goers no longer need to worry about waiting for the check at a busy restaurant, splitting a bill with big groups, or leaving a credit card behind the bar after opening a tab. Fully integrated with the leading POS systems for bars and restaurants, Dash also gives added benefits and customer insights to restaurant and bar owners, allowing them to not only better serve their customers but to also offer up additional perks to increase customer loyalty.

"When we developed Dash, we took the time to ensure value at the merchant level, resulting in a platform that isn't only friendly to patrons to use, but also to operators and their bottom lines," said McGregor. "POS integration and ease of use are both crucial to merchant success, and Dash's design and technology makes it as simple as possible for everyone involved in the dining experience."

How Dash Works:

When you arrive at a venue that accepts Dash, you simply tell your waiter or bartender that you'd like to "pay with Dash," at which point your tab is connected to the venue's POS system, allowing the items you've ordered to appear in real-time on your phone.

Friends can invite each other to participate in one Dash bill to facilitate seamless bill splitting. Dash allows guests to easily set a tip using a pre-set percentage or by inputting a specific amount. With one touch, the user is able to pay their bill using a credit card stored within the application.

"Dash is not a mobile ordering app," said McGregor. "We didn't want to remove the personal interactions between servers and patrons that make the hospitality industry so special. Instead, the platform simply provides a real time view of your spending when you're dining out, allowing you to split the bill with friends, easily set a tip without the need to do math, and close your check out at your own discretion."

Dash launches with 20 venues on board in Chicago and has plans to expand rapidly by the end of the year. For more information and a full list of participating venues, download the app at www.dashwith.me.

ABOUT DASH

Transforming the experience of dining out by eliminating the need to wait for the bill at restaurants and bars, Dash is a mobile payment platform that allows patrons to check-in, view, split, and pay their tab from their smartphone. Dash was founded in 2011 by Jeff McGregor and Gennady Spirin and serves as an early pioneer of mobile payment in the hospitality space, with backers including Caerus Ventures, New York Angels, and Jonathan Segal. Thanks to proprietary patented technology that allows for their users' mobile devices to be directly integrated into merchants' point-of-sales systems, Dash allows for a seamless experience on both sides of the retail transaction. The platform currently operates in over 50 popular venues in New York City and will debut in Chicago in October 2014. Dash is available for free download on iOS and Android. For more information, visit DashWith.Me.

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