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Description
Petit Lunch is an online platform designed for the ordering of school meals and the management of food programs. It serves as a bridge between educational institutions, school boards, meal suppliers, community kitchens, and families. Parents have the ability to explore various menus, place orders, make payments, and provide important allergy information for their children, while the system verifies all orders against documented allergens for safety. Meal suppliers are equipped to handle their menus, manage orders, coordinate preparation schedules, oversee subscriptions, and process payouts seamlessly. School officials benefit from tools to manage student rosters, apply subsidies, create school-specific menus and deadlines, and generate program reports. Furthermore, the platform is designed to accommodate both English and French languages, aligning with the workflows of Canadian school food programs. Notably, schools incur no subscription or setup costs, families are responsible for meal payments, and vendors are subject to transaction fees, making it a cost-effective solution for all parties involved. This innovative platform not only streamlines the meal ordering process but also enhances communication and collaboration among all stakeholders in the school community.
Description
Established in 2007, School Lunch Choice emerged in response to the increasing demand from charter and independent schools for innovative solutions to school lunch programs. At that time, Ben Burr was managing a small lunch catering service operating out of multiple restaurants he owned. It soon became clear that to expand this catering venture, a straightforward and efficient software application was essential. To address this need, he teamed up with technical co-founder Jared Rossean, who contributed a wealth of experience in POS systems, e-commerce, and shopping cart software development. Their collaboration resulted in an online ordering platform specifically designed for school lunches. This technological advancement propelled the catering business to unprecedented heights, leading to the servicing of over thirty schools and reaching tens of thousands of parents and students within just two years. The innovative software also facilitated millions of dollars in sales, marking a significant achievement in the realm of school dining solutions. This milestone exemplified how technology could transform traditional services into scalable operations.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
Claude
No
DeepL
No
Stripe
No
Pricing Details
Schools pay no subscription, setup, or per-student fee. Parents pay only for meals ordered. Vendors pay a transaction fee on completed orders; the fee amount is disclosed during onboarding.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Pricing Details
$25 per month
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
No
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Petit Lunch Inc
Founded
2026
Country
Canada
Website
www.petitlunch.com
Vendor Details
Company Name
School Lunch Choice
Founded
2008
Country
United States
Website
www.schoollunchchoice.com
Product Features
Product Features
Food Service Management
Costing
Yes
For Cafeterias
Yes
For Healthcare Facilities
No
Free / Reduced Meals
No
Inventory Management
No
Menu Planning
No
Nutritional Analysis
No
Online Payments / Funding
No
Point of Sale (POS)
No
Purchasing
No
Recipe Management
No
Schools
Yes
Tray Tracking
No