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The Access Group completes acquisition of ResDiary to extend its hospitality proposition

LOUGHBOROUGH, UK – 11 July 2023

Access Hospitality, part of the Access Group, has today announced the acquisition of ResDiary, a leading provider of bookings and table management software to clients in the hospitality sector, with a particular focus on European and ANZ markets.

ResDiary's booking and table management platform supports over 9,000 venues by maximising reservations, reducing no-shows and unlocking venue potential.  The acquisition will expand the suite of products that Access Hospitality offers operators of hospitality venues, who will benefit from a greater range of solutions that best suits their bookings and table management requirements.

Commenting on the acquisition, Henry Seddon Managing Director of Access Hospitality said:

"We are delighted to add ResDiary to the Access Hospitality division. As well as enabling us to offer customers a greater range of tailored products to best suit their requirements, the acquisition will enable us to expand into new territories and introduce our suite of connected solutions to new customers, given ResDiary's strength in European and ANZ markets.

We have been particularly impressed with the strength and experience of the ResDiary management team and look forward to welcoming our new colleagues into the Access Group."

Colin Winning, CEO of ResDiary commented:

"We are thrilled to become part of Access Hospitality, a division of The Access Group. The expertise and resources of The Access Group will undoubtedly fuel our collective success and empower us with a broader range of solutions with which to offer our customers. We look forward to the opportunities and achievements ahead as we embark on this transformative new chapter together.”

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About The Access Group

The Access Group is one of the largest UK-headquartered providers of business management software to small and mid-sized organisations in the UK, Ireland, US and Asia Pacific. It helps more than 75,000 customers across commercial and non-profit sectors become more productive and efficient. Its innovative Access Workspace cloud solutions transform the way business software is used, giving every employee the freedom to do more of what’s important to them. Founded in 1991, The Access Group employs approximately 6,300 people.  www.theaccessgroup.com    

About ResDiary  

ResDiary is a global online table management system used by 11,000+ restaurants*, bars, cafes, bistros, hotels, pubs and clubs across the globe. Built for hospitality operators by hospitality experts, ResDiary’s innovative reservation and table management technology enables venues to bring new customers through the door, increase reservations, reduce no-shows and manage promotions, events, and payments, all from a single platform. www.resdiary.com

About Dish Cult

Dish Cult is a restaurant discovery and booking platform launched in the UK & Ireland in 2021 by table management system ResDiary. Curated for food lovers, it’s the go-to dining platform for discovering and booking remarkable restaurant experiences. Dish Cult puts restaurants in front of diners and simplifies the booking process, engaging 3 million in the UK with fresh editorial content including delicious news, mouth-watering spotlight features, tasty guides, recommendations and reviews to help diners find the best restaurants. www.dishcult.com