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More Savings, More CashBack: How GoTab + Buyers Edge Platform Help Operators Keep More of Every Dollar

Running a hospitality business today is no small feat. From unpredictable costs to competitive labor markets, operators are constantly looking for ways to protect margins without compromising on quality. That’s why GoTab has partnered with Buyers Edge Platform—a leader in foodservice rebates and purchasing power—to give our customers a smarter way to save on the products they already buy.

Running a hospitality business today is no small feat. From unpredictable costs to competitive labor markets, operators are constantly looking for ways to protect margins without compromising on quality. That’s why GoTab has partnered with Buyers Edge Platform—a leader in foodservice rebates and purchasing power—to give our customers a smarter way to save on the products they already buy.

With over 175,000 rebated line items from 350+ top manufacturers, Buyers Edge Platform connects operators to real, measurable savings and Cash Back opportunities—without adding extra work to their plate. When paired with GoTab’s platform, those savings become even more impactful, helping operators invest back into their guest experience, staff, and growth.

How the Buyers Edge Platform Rebate Program Works

The beauty of the Buyers Edge Platform program is its simplicity. Here’s what makes it so effective:

1. Sign up for Free and Earn Cash Back on What You Already Buy - You don’t have to change your purchasing habits to start saving. Many of the products you’re already buying may qualify for rebates—meaning money goes right back into your pocket without changing suppliers or menu items. Plus, it’s always 100% free to join!

2. Access to 350+ Top-Tier Manufacturers - From Tyson and Smithfield to Pepsi, Keurig Dr Pepper, McCormick, Conagra, Barilla, and Unilever, the program connects you to savings on trusted, high-quality brands your guests already love.

3. Leverage Collective Buying Power - By aggregating demand from thousands of operators, Buyers Edge Platform negotiates better deals than most businesses could secure on their own. That means you benefit from negotiated pricing designed to maximize your bottom line.

4. Simplify the Process - Tracking purchases, staying compliant with rebate terms, and processing rebates can be a full-time job. Buyers Edge Platform handles all of it for you, ensuring nothing slips through the cracks.

5. Get Actionable Purchasing Insights The program doesn’t just help you earn rebates—it also helps you understand your purchasing behavior. See where you’re earning, where you’re missing out, and how you can optimize your buying decisions to capture even more value.

The GoTab Advantage

When you pair Buyers Edge Platform with GoTab’s entertainment commerce platform, the benefits multiply:

  • Seamless Data Flow: GoTab’s integrations with back-office and accounting tools make it easier to connect purchasing data directly to your operations.
  • Menu and Supplier Flexibility: With GoTab’s menu management tools, you can easily adjust offerings to feature rebate-eligible items without disrupting service.
  • Real-Time Insights: GoTab’s reporting and analytics work hand-in-hand with Buyers Edge Platform’s insights to give you a complete picture of how purchasing decisions affect your profitability.
  • Invest Savings Back Into the Guest Experience: With lower costs and Cash Back in your pocket, you can reinvest in the things that set your venue apart—staff training, better ingredients, or new service experiences.

Who Benefits Most?

This partnership isn’t just for large chains. Independent restaurants, breweries, hotels, and multi-venue operations can all take advantage of Buyers Edge Platform’s savings. If you purchase food, beverages, or supplies from any of the 350+ manufacturers in the network, you can start earning Cash Back immediately.

Even operators who believe they’re already getting the best possible deal are often surprised by the additional savings Buyers Edge Platform uncovers.

Real-World Example

Imagine you’re a busy brewery that serves food alongside your craft beer. You already purchase meats from Smithfield, spices from McCormick, and beverages from Pepsi. Through Buyers Edge Platform, those purchases qualify for rebates you’ve been missing—putting hundreds or even thousands of dollars back into your business each quarter.

Pair that with GoTab’s mobile ordering and point-of-sale capabilities, and you’re not just saving money—you’re also delivering a faster, smoother guest experience that drives repeat visits.

Getting Started Is Easy

One of the best parts about this partnership is how simple it is to get started. You’ll find the Buyers Edge Platform link in the GoTab Manager Dashboard > Product Mix.

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Follow the steps to get started and Buyers Edge Platform will do the rest.

Learn more about GoTab + Buyers Edge, request more information here: https://gotab.com/integrations/buyers-edge-platform

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Situated “in the heart of it all, yet tranquil enough to make you feel away from it all too,” The Limelight Hotel Snowmass offers 99 hotel rooms and 11 residences, as well as footsteps-to-gondola access in winter and summer — right in the middle of Snowmass Base Village.

The Situation

Especially over the last few years, the Limelight Hotels IT team had witnessed a significant shift to contactless technology in the hospitality industry. After evaluating friction points in the guest journey, aligning with modern technology platforms in their restaurant was determined to be an effective way to offer elevated contactless dining experiences to their guests while also evolving their technology platforms to continue to support long-term company goals. Limelight Hotel partnered with GoTab to provide an enhanced on-demand dining experience on par with the brand’s reputation for exceptional guest service.

The Solution

Reducing Staff Touch Points Without Sacrificing Guest Experience

Guests are now able to begin a tab from their room or the property’s restaurant by scanning a QR code, texting a link to friends or family members on the ski slope to add in their orders, then meeting up together at the patio or lodge to enjoy their meal and après ski festivities without interruption. By streamlining tasks like inputting orders and processing payments, this eliminates friction for hotel staff and allows them to focus on delivering renowned guest service for a memorable experience. Since partnering with GoTab, Limelight Snowmass has consistently seen higher check averages and sales.

“We found the Point of Sale platforms we were looking at offered the guest and staff limited opportunities to further reduce touch points or improve the traditional restaurant experience. The GoTab platform enabled the guest to take an active role over the flow of their experience while simultaneously reducing touch points and further streamlining restaurant operations.”Nick Giglio, Manager of Hotel IT Operations, The Little Nell Hotel Group

According to the Limelight Hotels team, some of the other platforms that were evaluated were either missing some of the pieces they were looking for, had weak customer support models, or had little willingness to develop integrations to existing hotel platforms already in place. To that end, GoTab integrated with cloud-based platform, Infor. Together, GoTab and Infor are providing dynamic solutions to support central, efficient service across hotel amenities and deliver exceptional guest experiences.

“Previously, guests would call down to the restaurant to begin an order from their room or while they were out enjoying the ski slopes. Using GoTab, guests can now place orders from anywhere on the resort, giving them the on-demand service they want without interrupting their day. GoTab empowers us to give control to the guest, reducing touch points and streamlining overall restaurant operations, making Limelight Hotel the resort of choice for Snowmass.”Nick Giglio, Manager of Hotel IT Operations, The Little Nell Hotel Group

Since introducing GoTab, The Limelight Hotel has seen a consistent level of upsells and items sold per check resulting in additional revenue capture. They have been able to maintain service levels in their restaurants during periods when there was reduced staffing available without significantly diminishing the guest experience.

The Benefits

Eliminate Phone Orders – Take Orders from the Slopes. Guests can start a tab from their room or on the mountain without interrupting the flow of their day.

Future-Proofed Technologies – Delivering elevated contactless ordering via integration with the Infor hotel management platform.

Eliminating Friction in the Guest Journey – Maintaining service levels during periods of reduced staff without diminishing the guest experience.

  • Eliminating Friction in the Guest Journey – Maintaining service levels during periods of reduced staff without diminishing the guest experience.
  • Eliminating Friction in the Guest Journey – Maintaining service levels during periods of reduced staff without diminishing the guest experience.
  • Eliminating Friction in the Guest Journey – Maintaining service levels during periods of reduced staff without diminishing the guest experience.
  • Eliminating Friction in the Guest Journey – Maintaining service levels during periods of reduced staff without diminishing the guest experience.
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