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Munich Startup:<\/em> What does Allo do? What problem does it solve?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cancan Liu:<\/em> Local restaurants in Germany and Europe are often neglected by existing providers. Ethnic restaurants in particular do not receive the product and service they deserve. That's exactly why we founded Allo. Allo is the All-in-one platform for local restaurants in Germany.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our software covers all areas of restaurant operations \u2013 from order taking to delivery, from payment processing to kitchen management. We help restaurateurs<\/a>to optimize their processes, keep their team happy, and deliver a great guest experience. Our goal: to democratize the restaurant industry \u2013 with powerful tools at a fair price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From a college friend to an Allo platform with 60 employees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Munich Startup:<\/em> What is your founding story?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cancan Liu:<\/em> Teodor Rupi and I have been friends for over ten years \u2013 since our college days. We share a passion for solving real problems with technology. In 2020, we saw how much the restaurant industry in Germany was struggling with digitalization. Some restaurants were stuck in the past, others were overwhelmed by too many disconnected tools. It became clear to us: We could do better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is how the idea for Allo was born \u2013 with the vision of solving the chaos through a platform <\/a>to replace something that simply works. Benedikt joined us in 2022, and together we built something truly special. The name "Allo" stands for "all in one" \u2013 but with a focus on one thing: one product, one system, one seamless experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, we are a team of over 60 people speaking more than 18 languages. This diversity is our strength \u2013 and reflects the multicultural restaurants we support.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Our interviewer, Allo founder Cancan Liu<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Customer proximity and endurance instead of hype<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Munich Startup:<\/em> What have been your biggest challenges so far?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cancan Liu:<\/em> Especially at the beginning, it was difficult to gain a foothold in Munich. Many Chinese restaurants were already using competing products and didn't want to switch. Only a few \u2013 like Ledu in Munich \u2013 believed in us early on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But we didn't give up. Instead, we asked questions, listened carefully, and built what the restaurants really needed. Features like POS, scan-to-order payments, integration with delivery platforms, and gift cards came directly from these conversations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over time, word got around, and more and more restaurants switched to Allo. This experience showed us how important perseverance is\u2014and customer focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Munich Startup:<\/em> How are things going? Can you give us some facts and figures?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cancan Liu:<\/em> We're growing rapidly. In the last 10 months, we've more than quintupled our customer base. Today, over 1,000 restaurants are running on Allo, and our team has grown to over 60 employees. And that's just the beginning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Munich Startup:<\/em> Where would you like to be in one year, where in five years?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cancan Liu:<\/em> In one year, we want to be the leading platform for local, ethnic restaurants in Germany. This is currently our full focus. In five years, we see great potential internationally. We want to scale Allo globally \u2013 and empower restaurant operators worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Munich as a food and startup location<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Munich Startup:<\/em> How have you experienced Munich as a startup location so far?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cancan Liu:<\/em> Munich is a great location for us. The startup scene is strong and characterized by genuine collaboration. From a gastronomic perspective, Munich\u2014and Bavaria as a whole\u2014has one of the regions with the highest restaurant density in Europe. This makes the city an ideal starting point for our company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Munich Startup:<\/em> Outsource or do it yourself?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cancan Liu:<\/em> We firmly believe in in-house development. This is the only way we retain full control over our product, can innovate faster, ensure high quality, and stay close to our customers' needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What truly sets us apart: A large portion of our team comes directly from the hospitality industry. Many of us have worked in kitchens, managed restaurants, or supported service teams. This experience shapes everything we do\u2014from product design to customer support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We don't develop in a vacuum\u2014we build tools that we wish we had back then. This is a core tenet at Allo\u2014and we stick to it.<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

With Allo, Cancan Liu, Teodor Rupi, and Benedikt von Lewinski are digitizing local restaurants \u2013 with a focus on ethnic cuisine. The founders have already successfully raised around \u20ac6 million for their startup in two funding rounds. 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