Restaurant365 Bolsters Leadership with Product and Marketing Hires
Event summary
- Restaurant365 appointed Steve Demchuk as Chief Product Officer and Mark Grilli as Chief Marketing Officer on April 30, 2026.
- Demchuk brings over 25 years of software engineering and product leadership experience from companies like Nitric, Bonusly, Avoka, and Rally Software.
- Grilli has more than 20 years of marketing leadership experience, most recently as CMO of CommerceHub (now Rithum) and previously at Zendesk and Adobe.
The big picture
Restaurant365's strategic hires come as the company seeks to solidify its position in the AI back office category for restaurants. With a growing customer base and significant market momentum, these appointments aim to strengthen product innovation and go-to-market strategies. The moves reflect broader industry trends towards centralized, data-driven solutions for restaurant management.
What we're watching
- Product Innovation
- How Demchuk's experience in SaaS and fintech will drive the next wave of innovation for Restaurant365's platform.
- Market Expansion
- Whether Grilli can leverage his marketing expertise to accelerate Restaurant365's growth and market presence.
- Operational Efficiency
- The pace at which Restaurant365 integrates new leadership strategies to enhance operational visibility and efficiency for restaurant operators.