About Us
Engineered For Your World By Visionaries And Tech Experts
At Genius Food Purchasing, we stand at the intersection of two worlds: food service and software.
Our mission is simple. We help independent restaurants thrive by providing powerful, practical, and affordable tools to manage your back of the house and reduce costs.
We don’t just build software, we build real solutions to real problems in real kitchens.
Why We Exist
Running a restaurant is chaotic. Restaurant owners are overwhelmed, food prices fluctuate, vendor negotiations are constant, time is short, margins are thin, and that’s on a good day.
We understand your struggle, and we’re here to help. We created Genius to:
- Save money on your food costs
- Organize your back of the house
- Track your menu prices in real time
- Stop food waste with Effortless Inventory
- Find rebates to get your money back
- Provide help and support
- Give you control over your business
Who We Are
Jim Lange, Founder & CEO
With over 20 years of experience 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 based on firsthand insights and feedback from real restaurant owners.
Brandon Sawyer, CTO
A seasoned developer with 10+ years of programming experience, Brandon leads our product development. Every line of code is crafted with the operator in mind—fast, intuitive, and reliable.
Together, we designed Genius Food Purchase to do what no other software can.
Our Philosophy
Obsessed with Service
We don’t just “offer support", we help you take back control of your business. Our success depends entirely on your success.
Driven by Feedback
We’ve built Genius with direct input from chefs, operators, and purchasing managers, and we regularly add new features that will help your business grow. If something doesn’t work in a real kitchen, we don’t build it.
Fueled by Experience
With decades of combined experience in tech and food service, we understand the problems, and the solutions. We move fast, we listen closely, and we deliver results.