How Exmerce works for
Resturaunts
Explore how Exmerce is working for to cut costs and increase foot traffic for restaurants, cafes and food service businesses.
The restaurant industry is built on passion, but it’s sustained by razor-thin margins and high overhead. At Exmerce, we understand that an empty table is a lost opportunity. Every seat without someone in it is a chance to sell food and drinks, wasted. We help restaurant owners turn those empty tables and off-peak hours into a powerful new currency. By joining our network, you’re not just filling seats; you’re unlocking a way to pay for your business expenses using your own food and beverage instead of your hard-earned cash.
We know the struggle
We know that in the hospitality world, your time and your margins are your most precious commodities, which is why we focus on solving these three specific pain points through the power of barter.
High Fixed Costs & Tight Margins Constrict Cashflow
Between rising food costs and labor, your cash is constantly spoken for. Wouldn’t it be great to be able to use your spare capacity (open tables) to keep your cash in your bank account for rent and payroll.
Perishable Inventory Means Lot’s of Waste
Nobody likes to see food going bad in the fridge or empty chairs during downtimes. Barter turns that “dead time” into Exmerce Dollars you can actually use.
Getting and KEEPING Customers is a Headache
Marketing can be an expensive gamble and spending your precious cash on it can be even scarier. Exmerce acts as a built-in marketing engine, sending a new stream of local business owners and professionals to your door.
Our goal is simple: We want to help you build a more resilient, profitable restaurant by eliminating unnecessary cash outflows. We believe you should be rewarded for the high-quality service you provide, and Exmerce is the tool that ensures your “unsold” inventory works as hard as you do. By integrating barter into your business model, you gain access to a community of entrepreneurs dedicated to mutual growth and local support.
How Exmerce can Help YOUR Business
Our current restaurants are leveraging their Exmerce dollars into…
Marketing and Advertising
Everything from social media management to billboards.
Signage and Printing
Business cards, menus and outdoor banners.
Staff Incentives
Reward your high-performers with gift certificates for other local experiences or health and wellness services.
Professional Services
Bookkeeping, legal advice, and business coaching to keep your operations sharp.
Admin Assistance
Delegate your time-consuming tasks to virtual assistants and office professionals who can manage your scheduling, data entry, and inbox
Cleaning and Maintenance
Keep your business in peak condition with professional deep cleaning, HVAC repairs, and general handyman tasks.
Testimonial
“We have been part of Emerce Barter from close to the beginning of their inception and feel blessed to part of this great community.”
Cathy | Owner, Angel’s Cafe & Cappuccino
Stop Paying Cash for Things Your Empty Tables Could Buy For You. The most successful restaurateurs don’t just work harder; they work smarter. Joining Exmerce is like adding a new, loyal demographic to your floor plan that pays for your overhead so you don’t have to.
Ready to see exactly how much cash you can save this quarter? Let’s look at your specific expenses and show you how many of them are currently available in our network. No high-pressure sales, just a strategic look at your bottom line.