About Us
Engineered for your world by tech experts and Restaurateurs.
At Genius Food Purchasing we stand at the intersection of two worlds: food service and software. We don’t just build software; we build real solutions to real problems in real kitchens.
Our mission
Our mission is simple: cut what independent restaurants spend on food, without changing how they buy it.
Stop guessing
Your next order and every order after that comes in cheaper.
Distributors count on you not having time to check every price. Genius checks all of them, line by line, the moment you build an order, and quietly picks the winner.
- Always the best price on every item you buy
- Keep the vendors you already use, no switching
- Reps stop playing games once you have real price tracking
Who we are
Two worlds, one team.
Jim Lange
Founder & CEO
With 20+ years as a business owner and deep roots in the restaurant industry, Jim understands the daily pressures operators face. He built Genius from the ground up on firsthand insight and feedback from real restaurant owners.
Brandon Sawyer
CTO
A seasoned developer with 10+ years of experience, Brandon leads product development. Every line of code is crafted with the operator in mind: fast, intuitive and reliable.
Our philosophy
How we build.
Obsessed with Service
We don’t just “offer support.” We help you take back control of your business. Our success depends entirely on yours.
Driven by Feedback
Built with direct input from chefs, operators and purchasing managers. If it doesn’t work in a real kitchen, we don’t build it.
Fueled by Experience
Decades of combined experience in tech and food service. We move fast, we listen closely, and we deliver results.
Proof before you commit
See what you would save before you commit.
We run Genius against your real orders and show you every dollar it finds, in writing, before you decide anything.