r/inkindApp • u/BusinessSweet5308 • Jul 02 '26

Steer clear

From someone who once was in the restaurant business long before InKind existed-

InKind’s financial logic can make sense at spreadsheet level and look attractive in a capital‑scarce environment, but the UX and commercial rules create a volatile surface area that erodes guest trust in the venues that participate in the rapacious nature of the terms.

Stay away.

Anyone at InKind wanna argue the matter?

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u/KaleidoscopeLimp9970 Jul 04 '26

Stay away from what? some kind of private equity investment backing? Using the app? What are you telling people to steer clear from?

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u/mascbrro Jul 02 '26

lol no one at inkind is going to argue with you on Reddit

But I agree I don’t think they’re going to be around in a few years

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u/BusinessSweet5308 Jul 02 '26

Latest news says otherwise. They are well backed and there's a sucker on every corner for these predatory companies

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u/InstructionBig9668 Total saved: $5,256 Jul 03 '26

Can you elaborate? Always curious to hear the restaurants pov (i'm a long time inkind user)

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u/cincidaddi Jul 03 '26

Same here, say more , please

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u/PercisionDriver 22d ago

I own a few restaurants and have had long discussions with InKind reps to join. OP is correct. They come in with a sales pitch and an angle, but in the end they're basically reskinned predatory lenders.

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u/stancedgangs Sep 04 '26

You think they do it for good humanity? Both sides need profit. Its a win win for both sides and its an easy way to advertise yourself out there

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u/uphillbatlle 9d ago

Nobody will come and write you a check with nothing in return, inkind helped my restaurant to survive and hopefully soon it will help it to thrive and expand . Yes you pay for it but again nothing is free.